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 Left club during season Reserve squad 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 |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred out during the season |- Goalscorers Clean sheets Disciplinary record Starting 11 Considering starts in all competitions Awards Player awards Notes References External links Ipswich Town squad for 2008–09 season Kits for 2008–09 Championship clubs Ipswich Town F.C. seasons Ipswich Town F.C.