2008–09 Ipswich Town F.C. season

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 === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. === Left club during season === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. === Reserve squad === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. == Coaching staff == Until 22 April From 22 April: == Pre-season == Ipswich's preparations for the 2008–09 season included a pre-season training camp in Northern Ireland, including friendlies against Belfast based sides Cliftonville, Donegal Celtic and Glentoran. === Legend === == Competitions == === Football League Championship === ==== League table ==== ==== Legend ==== Ipswich Town's score comes first ==== Matches ==== === FA Cup === === League Cup === == Transfers == === Transfers in === === Loans in === === Transfers out === === Loans out === == Squad statistics == All statistics updated as of end of season === Appearances and goals === === Goalscorers === === Clean sheets === === Disciplinary record === == Awards == === Player awards === == Notes == == References == == External links == Ipswich Town squad for 2008–09 season Kits for 2008–09 Championship clubs