2008–09 Ipswich Town F.C. season
season of football team
During the 2008–09 English football season, Ipswich Town competed in the Football League Championship.
Season summary
Ipswich Town had an average season in the Championship, finishing in ninth place, eight points away from the playoffs. Manager Jim Magilton was sacked in April after three seasons in charge of Ipswich and was replaced by former Sunderland boss Roy Keane.
Kit
Ipswich Town retained the previous season's home kit, manufactured by English company Mitre, although Marcus Evans became the new kit sponsor. An all-red strip with black trimmings was Town's away kit.
Players
First-team squad
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Left club during season
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Reserve squad
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