McKenna - on his future at Ipswich Town.

[ITFC2024]

De Zerbi now being linked with Brighton.

Hmmm. At least he could cancel the removal men.

Just goes to show you can't believe anything you read!

[Steve]

One of only very few journalists David Ornstein I take any notice of just reported this

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/552184 ... wich-stay/

Kieran McKenna expected to sign long-term contract at Ipswich Town

[AzzurroMark]

Call me naive (no Marko, not another 'airplane' pun ), but something tells me and has done all along that KM will still start the season with us!
Reading the "Fuller flavour" column in the EADT today, this comment came up, and while yes this whole saga is as frustrating as hell, it should be kept in mind by those (understandably) wanting confirmation from the club either way;

For now, let us go back to the request of Mark Ashton. “Trust us. Do not believe what you hear and see on social media. When it is right, it will come from the football club. We will tell you what is going on.”

The full article (you will need an adblocker)

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/24347626.i ... eculation/

[ITFC2024]

One of only very few journalists David Ornstein I take any notice of just reported this

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/552184 ... wich-stay/

Kieran McKenna expected to sign long-term contract at Ipswich Town

This too:

https://insidefutbol.com/2024/05/27/ips ... ks/646309/

[ITFC2024]

Multiple reports coming out now stating Kieran McKenna will stay at Ipswich. If the reports are true, that's the McKenna I know.

[Cabanas Blue]

Multiple reports coming out now stating Kieran McKenna will stay at Ipswich. If the reports are true, that's the McKenna I know.

[Steve]

Multiple reports coming out now stating Kieran McKenna will stay at Ipswich. If the reports are true, that's the McKenna I know.

I tried keeping out of posting before because all we could go on is hear say and speculation. Reading few posts really turned my stomach. I feel the hurt and anguish as much as anybody. We all feel it.

I choose to post because David Ornstein isn't one for glory headlines then falls flat on his face. He waits and vast majority of times he gets it right, lets hope so this time as well

I feel lot better now than I did few hours ago

[hallamblue]

His agent has done him proud. But what turmoil for us fans.

I await the announcement and a beaming Ashton sat alongside and happy , and very rich Kieran McKenna
.

Sod off Man Utd, Chelsea, and ESPECIALLY Brighton.

[Cabanas Blue]

Kieran McKenna is single-handedly responsible for 12,746 hours of Town fans' lost sleep
87 soiled bedsheets
746 moistened underpants
197 headaches
and 5 divorces
Do we really want him back?

Taken from that other site.

[Ricco]

Never doubted it for a minute

Let's hope it's finally a rumour with some truth to it.

When is the end of the 'holiday' by the way, if anyone knows? I'm assuming the players are still away from the club?

[marko69]

Kieran McKenna is single-handedly responsible for 12,746 hours of Town fans' lost sleep
87 soiled bedsheets
746 moistened underpants
197 headaches
and 5 divorces
Do we really want him back?

Taken from that other site.

Those headaches combined with divorces may be a separate issue completely.

And if the soiled bedsheets and moistened underpants was really "a thing"......., I suggest Rishi or Kier get "GP HELP" to the East Angular region added to their manifestos.

[Blue Wilf]

IF, and I say IF, he could consider swapping us for Brighton then he is a wanker of the highest order. What is it scared of putting in the hard yards to establish a team you actually got to the Premier League, instead jump ship to a club NO BIGGER just a bit further ahead in the journey. Again IF this happens I don't wish him well at all, I hope they crash and burn.

Word

If he is indeed staying, I hope we rub salt into the wounds by taking a few scalps against the likes of Brighton come august after them coming poaching on our patch...

[hallamblue]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/20 ... er-united/

[Cabanas Blue]

LMA Championship manager of the year Surprise Surprise.
I think we will soon have a statement saying KMc has signed a new improved contract, he should certainly be offered one right away.

Hopefully my post taken from page 6 will be correct, we have suffered enough COYB.

[Charnwood]

Multiple reports coming out now stating Kieran McKenna will stay at Ipswich. If the reports are true, that's the McKenna I know.

Only two days ago you were in the group suggesting you didn’t want him here anymore.

[hallamblue]

Let’s all move in now guys. We’ve ALL been stressed about this. Now let’s get on with our PL journey with the best young people manager about at the wheel( hopefully), just Urry up a formally announce please Ashton!!!!

[Charnwood]

Let’s all move in now guys. We’ve ALL been stressed about this. Now let’s get on with our PL journey with the best young people manager about at the wheel( hopefully), just Urry up a formally announce please Ashton!!!!

Where are we moving to Liz ?

[Shed on tour]

As I said recently for me the most important thing was to get this matter resolved asap whatever McKenna decided to do.
Hopefully we are now coming to the conclusion and we will get an official announcement from the club in the next few days.

[Bluemike]

So does this mean his preferred options haven't come to fruition so it's a case of "ok I'll stay put then" ? Or was this his preferred option all along while exercising his right to hear others out ? I hope we hear something definite from the club soon to confirm the news being suggested.

This is obviously wonderful news, providing he's staying for the right reasons, this long term contract clearly means bugger all though as we've almost just found out.

But on a positive note we keep our continuity going while at the same time retaining a great Manager who will no doubt end up at one of the big clubs in due course, hopefully not for a good Two or Three years at least.

Now go and do what you do best KM, weave your magic in the Premier League with the club you should have been committed to all along in my opinion, Ipswich are in good hands and survival next season will be another massive tick on your CV.

[Denny61]

No ..it wasn't his preferred option Mike ..its just clubs making the usual noises to see could he be interested..and of course journalists and betting companies will do to to make a few bob...bet a lot fell for that ..we are new back in the Premier ship after 22 years..kieran will have done what no other manager could have done..that Is got 110 per cent out of what is basically a league one team with a smatherin of championship and Premier players. Albeit with not much playing Time..now he is uncharted waters. As a manager of a club..he will have spent a lot of the last week or more having meetings and talks about his plan to take us where he probably knows how far he can..so he needs to know how much will be available and within FPS RULES ..and restrictions..and what players he needs and who will go ..so all this has been going ahead. And also a new revised contract..as we were not supposed to be here at this present situation..til another year...from rumours..hes getting a 6 million a year for 5 years..he will be in the top 6 paid managers of Pl.i think it's fair to say that is worth it .considering we have what Is believed to be one of the best young managers out in England if not Europe..

[hallamblue]

Word



Not that I know what it means to post “ word”. But it seems to be used after a good post in which the person posting it has seemingly nailed it!

So WORD!



Also What I do feel, is IF we were close to losing him Ashton and his team will be building a dossier on potential targets on the eventual “ post Keiran era” …. We won’t get caught again !

[Bluemike]

IF, and I say IF, he could consider swapping us for Brighton then he is a wanker of the highest order. What is it scared of putting in the hard yards to establish a team you actually got to the Premier League, instead jump ship to a club NO BIGGER just a bit further ahead in the journey. Again IF this happens I don't wish him well at all, I hope they crash and burn.

Word

If he is indeed staying, I hope we rub salt into the wounds by taking a few scalps against the likes of Brighton come august after them coming poaching on our patch...

Exactly! That will be a tasty one, but knowing my luck it'll be when I'm in Turkey so I can give you the date if you like lol, that's how it usually bloody works for me.

[marko69]

Let’s all move in now guys. We’ve ALL been stressed about this. Now let’s get on with our PL journey with the best young people manager about at the wheel( hopefully), just Urry up a formally announce please Ashton!!!!

Where are we moving to Liz ?

[shabba]

Maresca is now 1/20 ON for the chelsea job! i.e you put £20 on to get £21 back total.

Potter 4/6 ON for Brighton, KM 2nd fav.

KM still fav for UTD at 6/4, poch is 9/4 as 2nd fav.

[Steve]

As been mentioned for me Mark Ashton is tops, he is no doubt in my mind the best assort we have at Town

Yes the owners, the chairman, players and staff and the amazing supporters along with Kieran the manager are massive, but Mark Ashton is major

[Ricco]

KM still fav for UTD at 6/4, poch is 9/4 as 2nd fav.

Frankly that could be his price in view of Ten Hag staying, and him being next manager next summer or whenever in future...

[marko69]

As been mentioned for me Mark Ashton is tops, he is no doubt in my mind the best assort we have at Town

Yes the owners, the chairman, players and staff and the amazing supporters along with Kieran the manager are massive, but Mark Ashton is major

I do get that......, but seeing KMcK and Mashton as equals. Both needed each other.

Had Kieron not steered the players Mashton help get ----->> then Ipswich fans turn into Bristol City fans and Mash is looking for a doctor to sow up the new arsehole Ipswich fans tore.

[Dubai Blue]

There ya go. Never in doubt

[ITFC2024]

Multiple reports coming out now stating Kieran McKenna will stay at Ipswich. If the reports are true, that's the McKenna I know.

Only two days ago you were in the group suggesting you didn’t want him here anymore.

I raise my hand, sir. Please forgive

[marko69]

It just shows you what the media has the capability to do. And what it can make you believe.