Bournemouth Ex-Boss Gary O'Neil Nears Ipswich Job

Former Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil is on the brink of becoming Ipswich's new head coach. O'Neil, who managed Bournemouth to a 15th-placed finish in the 2022/23 season, is set to replace Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.

What happened?

O'Neil took charge of 37 games at Bournemouth, with 11 wins, six draws, and 20 defeats. He steered the club to Premier League survival after Scott Parker was sacked.

Why it matters for Bournemouth

Bournemouth are currently 11th in the Premier League, with 45 points from 32 games, and a recent form of WDDDD. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on 2026-05-24.

What comes next?

O'Neil's move to Ipswich will see him reunite with Ipswich chief executive Mark Ashton, who was at Bristol City when O'Neil played there. Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley are expected to follow O'Neil to Suffolk.