Former Ipswich Town left-back Mark Kennedy has been named as the new manager of League Two outfit Swindon Town.
Kennedy finished his playing career at Portman Road, joining in 2010 after stints at the likes of Millwall, Liverpool, Manchester City, Wolves and Crystal Palace.
Cardiff City let him make the switch to Roy Keane’s side for £75,000 in 2010. He spent two seasons at the club, making 37 appearances in all competitions before before joining the coaching staff. Kennedy started his managerial career in 2020, taking over at Macclesfield Town before joining League One side Lincoln City two years later.
He was controversially sacked by the Imps in 2023, but has bounced back with a job in the fourth tier of English football, replacing Gavin Gunning at Swindon after agreeing a two-year deal.
Gunning spent the second half of the campaign as interim manager following Michael Flynn’s departure, but hasn’t done well enough to take the job on a full-time basis.
The Robins finished 19th in League Two last season, 16 points off the play-offs and 12 points above the relegation zone.
Speaking via the club’s official website, Kennedy said: “Firstly, I’m really excited to be here at Swindon Town and I’m very much looking forward to the project that is in place here.
“I also think it’s crucial we look forward now and plan for the future with the exciting plans here at this sleeping giant of a football club, which I’m confident we can all achieve if we’re all pulling in the same direction.
“Another key factor that I think is vital to us being successful together, is the connection we build between the club and the fanbase, that’s something that I’m committed to and I hope that I can continue to grow and make stronger whilst I’m here.
“I look forward to meeting you all soon and I’m confident that if we can put strong foundations in place and build on the positives here at the football club, so that we will have a successful and exciting time during my period in charge.”
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