Town have confirmed that coaches Tony Loughlan and Ian ‘Charlie’ McParland have left the club.

The pair joined Town under Roy Keane’s management and it is little surprise that they have departed in the wake of the former boss’s sacking last week.

Chief executive Simon Clegg paid tribute to the duo: "I'd like to thank both Tony and Charlie for their commitment to Ipswich Town during their time at the football club and wish them every success for the future.”

Loughlan, who has been close to Keane since their time together at Nottingham Forest, joined Town when the Irishman came to the club in April 2009 and McParland was added to the staff seven months later.

While TWTD understands that reserves coach Chris Kiwomya will remain at Portman Road, there is as yet no news on goalkeeping-coach Jim Hollman and fitness coaches Antonio Gomez and Simon Thadani.

Photo: Action Images

agc232 added 16:58 - Jan 13 Shame about Charlie and Tony but what a way to go out! Talk about leaving on a high! Thanks for last night!!!! COYB
0

AJblue added 16:58 - Jan 13 Inevitable really. I am sure ALL Town fans will thank them, and wish them both well. However, onwards and upwards...heres to the future, and a backroom staff that PJ feels he can trust, and will take us places where we want to be. PS Charlie, you will always be remembered because of last nights result, I would like to thank you for last nights result and that memory.
0

Jnr1988 added 17:00 - Jan 13 Thank you for last night chaps....i wish you all the success in the future!!! COYB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
0

CleverTrevor added 17:04 - Jan 13 Thanks Charlie and Tony! Amazing performance by all the lads last night - but you too as well. Bold team selection, no unnecessary substitutions, fantastic result. You'll go down in ITFC history.
0

Mark added 17:05 - Jan 13 They certainly went out on a high and the tactics from Charlie McParland were spot on last night. I wonder how much involvement he had in tactics under Roy Keane's regime and how much he was listened to but, anyway, it is all history now. Best of luck to the future for both of them.
0

MCGOODERZ added 17:06 - Jan 13 If the fitness coach goes I'm not renewing
0

tractorboybig added 17:10 - Jan 13 Best of luck in the future. unfortuantly its the game of the beast.
0

Town_Jewells added 17:17 - Jan 13 If you're as good as your last game, Charlie McParland's stock is sky high. He was a tactical genius last night, wouldn't have believed that anyone could extract that performance from that bunch of players. Glad that Chris Kiwomya is being retained, I feel that he has got a big future.
0

Bergholtblue added 17:24 - Jan 13 They can both go with their heads held high. Inspired idea of putting Kennedy as the holding player, kept Fabregas quiet all night. Good luck and all the best for the future
0

TractorBeezer added 17:24 - Jan 13 Charlie and Tony, thanks again for last night...great motivation, stategy = performance. As someone else said it looked like Charlie was heading every ball and the enthusiasm translated on to the pitch. Good luck and best wishes with you future careers
0

jas0999 added 17:32 - Jan 13 Inevitable I am afraid.It happens when a new manager takes over. It doesmake me laugh when people say 'thanks for last night', praising them for the win (rightly so) ... BUT blamed Roy 100% after the Chelsea match!
0

AJblue added 17:33 - Jan 13 Jas whoever blamed Roy as you claim, must be an idiot..he was not in charge , was he?
0

ITFC_Forever added 17:34 - Jan 13 Thanks for last night - the night we smiled again. Good luck in the future, you'll always be remembered for the 2011 Carling Cup Semi Final home leg.
0

h32 added 17:36 - Jan 13 A personal thank you to Charlie and Tony for orchestrating last nights performance, anyone could see the motivation being beamed from the bench throughout the game. A balanced team with tactics spot on - shame these two couldn't have had a bit more imput before the events of the previous week. I know 'one swallow doesn't make a summer' - but I hope this Club hasn't just shot itself in the foot again. Only time will tell. Thank You Both once again - sincerely hope you get fixed up with a really good club.

0

FifeITFC added 17:46 - Jan 13 jas0999, who blamed Keane for the Chelsea result? That's the first I have heard/seen of such a claim. Good luck & best wishes to Charlie & Tony, the last week must have been particularly difficult for you, but thank you for everything you have done.
0

h32 added 17:49 - Jan 13 jason0999 - you should know by now that 'it's people for you' - some are anything but logical. However I will say that the team last night was VERY well balanced for once - which has certainly not been the case on many / if any previous occasions this season. It proves to me that Roy Keane could spot a player, and brought good players in - but his tactics and tendency to play players out of position was ........... well we all saw the results of such didn't we unfortunately. After a 7.0 reverse against Chelsea, a win against Arsenal was a TREMENDOUS result for both Manager/Coach and Players. Take a bow - everyone of you - thoroughly deserved.

0

tractorboy1995 added 17:54 - Jan 13 McParland has been brilliant, stablised us last season, added some much needed experience. Sad to see him go, hope he has a very successful career.
0

blue_em_away added 18:03 - Jan 13 The last thing you done sir at our club was a master stroke putting Kenedy holding. He looked quality there! Pity you was unable in influence RK.
0

bedsitfc added 18:17 - Jan 13 Charlie proved last night that he should be a number one somewhere and i hope tony tags along with him, as tagging onto keane wont do his credability any good. Thanks lads hope to see you in the away dugout before too long.
0

h32 added 18:20 - Jan 13 blue em away - you're so right, that was a master stroke itself, I've said it before I've rarely seen a better balanced side. It makes SUCH a difference - as everyone could see.
0

oldbarrackdan added 18:25 - Jan 13 Thank you Charlie, we will never forget last night, great night for Ipswich town. That is all
0

mike23 added 18:27 - Jan 13 Good the last remains of the keane era good riddance
0

Strider added 18:32 - Jan 13 What a way to go Charlie, thanks very much. It would have been a travesty to leave on the low of Sunday, but a performance like that in front of a full house was just what all of us wanted - a memory of what we had once and want again. He proved in 5 days that we're good enough to be chasing promotion. Respect!
0

moomoosereni added 18:38 - Jan 13 Best of luck to you both, Ian congratulations on last night and I echo the comments already made on hear by others, hope to see you back at PR with another team soon.
0

originaltractorboy added 18:43 - Jan 13 Ian 'Charlie' McParland - The Man, The Myth, The Legend Sad to see you leave after last night, but way top go out on a high! Your players not only played for their position, but for their fans, each other, and, most importantly, for you. A wonderful sight to see such passionate play from the boys in blue. You got the whole team attacking as one, defending as one, and supporting any teammate that got themselves into trouble. We'll miss you, Charlie, but we'll always remember you. Thankyou.

0

Blogs 295 bloggers

Ipswich Town Polls