McKenna- Stay or Go ?

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

My point is it would cost them £15m to find out if we’d actually be any better off with another manager.

Charnwood makes a good point re relegation wage clause, I hadn’t thought of that. Likely most of the squad have that in place and I guess it would also be in the managers contract.

None of us knows what is in the contracts of players and manager regarding relegation.

Finding out whether or not we would be better off with another manager is not in the American mentality, they will be far more concerned with the performance of the manager we have and whether or not they feel they are getting their money's worth.

[ITFC2024]

If KM goes to Brentford, I can see Michael Carrick as our next manager after he was sacked today.

[Bluemike]

Well seeing as KM signed a new contract a few months ago and recently pledged his future to us on at last Two occasions I see no reason why he can't squash the Brentford rumours today. Of course that won't happen

[hallamblue]

Looks like everyone is jumping shil. There's no bloody loyalty in the game anymore .

O'Shea... " I'm committed to the club at the moment, ....Im still in season". Really?? f*ck off then

[shabba]

Whahs the context here? Is there an interview, a link or such? Seems a nornal comment to make from a player? Sorry just not sure on the reaction?

[Bluemike]

Looks like everyone is jumping shil. There's no bloody loyalty in the game anymore .

O'Shea... " I'm committed to the club at the moment, ....Im still in season". Really?? f*ck off then

But he does say he wants to get us back to the Premier League, I took his interview as a positive tbh

[hallamblue]

Whahs the context here? Is there an interview, a link or such? Seems a nornal comment to make from a player? Sorry just not sure on the reaction?

Here you go Shabba

https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-new ... the-moment

[shabba]

Whahs the context here? Is there an interview, a link or such? Seems a nornal comment to make from a player? Sorry just not sure on the reaction?

Here you go Shabba

https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-new ... the-moment

Ace, thanks.

I kind of don't know what else he can say? I mean he seems happy to be here, but of course he'd want to play in the premier league and be on more money for his family etc. Also if he came out and said 'I wont leave' then the club accepts a £25m bid for him as they want the money......he is in an awkward spot.

[marko69]

I'll guess it's this part.......

He added: “I feel like I’m well capable of playing in the Premier League and I’ve got to get myself back there now."

......, that got Hallam all, "fk off then!"

I find it baffling that the standard of central defenders as the game moves with time is getting incredibly worse. I mean there is no doubt at all that he'll be a decent player and all that --->> but to win Players Player and finish 3RD in fans vote....., think that'll go a long way in being ONE of the reasons ITFC didn't survive the EPL, .....

**Whinge Whinge** "Noooo it wasn't, it was Kieron McKenna, his tictacs, his polos, his extra strong substitutions, he ruined it for everyone, bla bla whinge whinge !"

....., because on the games I witnessed along with some highlights, hmmm. He's got an absolute stinker liability howler potential in him with every opposition attack.

Where are the Terence Trent Butchers?

[arana peligrosa]

You aware of the Scots game underway right now. Liechtenstein of all things. The English must be providing their usual opponents for someone other.

Back to relevance here and Brentford is a much more practical destination for McKenna, that's somewhere you can feasibly see him taking off. They don't have the expectations or grandeur of more listed destinations but say again despite last season and it's overwhelming disappointment I don't necessarily want the manager to depart. He's probably one of our best chances of another promotion back in the second league or in other words should we bring in someone else I wouldn't be so confident the team could promote once again. What worked well once before will have the opportunity to succeed again.

[marko69]

You aware of the Scots game underway right now.

Nope. Couldn't give a monkeys.

[shabba]

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/fo ... nt-manager

Seems Cochaine who was the Brentford assistant and favourite for the job has now moving to Spurs with Frank.

KM is now favourite with some bookies. Oddly Keith Andrews is high on the list, he is Brentford’s set piece coach.
I’ve also heard Rob Edwards’s mentioned. (I also heard him linked to Boro)

[Bluemike]

I just hope this happens quickly so we can actually concentrate on our season and not Brentford's or bloody McKenna’s

[shabba]

it'll happen quickly, brentford are a well run and organised club - they will know their plan and want a manager in place ASAP, no doubt they have known the Frank deal would get done and have been working on their succession plan.

[RRanger]

I think the various candidates being made favourites by the bookies shows they haven't got a clue and are just making a market. One thing I do know is the Brentford owner ,apart from being a life-long fan ,also owns a spread betting bookmaking company and will be keeping his cards very close to his chest. They are a very well run club and will ,I am sure already have their favoured candidates . I would think personally that having got Brentford to the brink of European football this season ,they will want a manager with the experience to take them to that next step and I suspect he will not be from the UK.

[shabba]

Well Keith Andrews is now 1-6 ON! I’d imagine there is something in that.

[Blue Wilf]

So much for no-one being interested in McKenna due to his lack of success at PL level - and then we hear that it is either him or a totally untried manager (a complete unknown to all intents and purpose really). I told you the PL was full
Of basket cases and here is the proof! I still think it will be KM to Brentford. According to Talksport he has had talks with them already... thats what I read 2 minutes ago...

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

Well Keith Andrews is now 1-6 ON! I’d imagine there is something in that.

Why Brentford would be interested in somebody with no football management experience (let alone at PL level) is totally beyond me. I simply do not believe it.

[Bluemike]

Andrews would be a bizarre beyond belief appointment

[shabba]

Totally agree!

Maybe they will base their entire tactics on set pieces next season

[ITFC2024]

Yahoo sports and BBC sports:

We asked you for your thoughts on who Thomas Frank's replacement at Brentford should be, after the Dane’s departure to take over at Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Here are some of your comments:

Dave: Kieran McKenna looks like he would be a good fit at Brentford. He was well regarded at Manchester United and did well with Ipswich on a limited budget.

Steve: McKenna as his style of football and the tactics he employs suit Brentford's existing tactical approach.

Rob: Anyone apart from McKenna and Scott Parker - both were out of their depth during their previous stints in the Premier League.

Stephen: Parker and McKenna are relegation specialists, and the last people we need. All these names seem really unambitious choices. Why aren't we looking at successful managers from foreign leagues, as Bournemouth and Wolves have both done with great success?

Brian: I trust the ownership to find a brilliant replacement as they always do. He won't leave USA , but my ideal candidate would be Mauricio Pochettino. He has an excellent track record on developing younger players. It would also be nice for him to manage a project and be allowed to see it through for once.

AC: Well, was hoping for Cochrane but he's gone with Frank. Like the idea generally of promoting from within, which is also the structure the club had in place, so club legend Kevin O'Connor could be a shout. Not keen on Parker so hope that's not the direction they go in.

Ian: Neil MacFarlane, for me. Wealth of experience in our B team and with his national team. Has helped promote some of our best youngsters we've ever had and had a clear philosophy when you watch his sides. Also his assistant is club legend Sam Saunders so that would be pretty good too!

[hallamblue]

They don't like McKenna. So McKenna it is then lol

[arana peligrosa]

when heard Tottenham had appointed Frank, first instinct being they've brought Lampard in to coach them. Not really aware of this Thomas character. All right he's done well at Brentford and maybe provided them a best season in 100 plus years of club history but just don't care or always see what they get up to, other than the two times we played them.

Seems directors at Spurs jumped in without real consideration of other candidates when making the appointment but guess time will allow what measure of success the name has there. It remains far fetched however McKenna could or will head to West London to take over. The man just can't manage top level and once again has a certain duty or obligation here with us for the immediate time ahead.