Ipswich Town are pushing for a return to the Premier League after last year’s relegation. ITFC has lofty ambitions, and after a taste of life in the big time, they’re eager to get back there.
However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Tractor Boys this season. They are fourth in the table and seven points away from the play-offs, but can boast two games in a row against the three teams above them.
Kieran McKenna has played a central role in the club’s success in recent years and this season has once again brought speculation about his future. There have been revived ties with the jobs at Manchester United and Celtic amid their managerial changes.
Now, Football insider claims the Ipswich Town boss is on a four-man shortlist of potential Fabian Hurzeler replacements at Brighton & Hove Albion. Amidst messages from growing uncertainty about the position of the GermanMcKenna is said to be on the Seagulls’ radar alongside Edin Terzic, Kjetil Knutsen and Bo Svensson.
Further speculation about Kieran McKenna will come as no surprise to Ipswich Town
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Ipswich Town fans and chiefs will be used to speculation about McKenna’s future by now. At the age of 39, he has established himself as one of the best young coaches Britain has to offer during his time at Portman Road.
Due to his past with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and more, he has been highly regarded for some time. McKenna’s shares were unaffected by ITFC’s drop from the Premier League and his continued success means he is still someone who has plenty of tips for managing a top club in the years to come.
However, the Tractor Boys have big goals and see McKenna as crucial to achieving them. The Northern Irishman does contract until 2028 and the club will have few concerns about his immediate future.
Admittedly, opportunities in higher divisions could be tempting if Town fail to move up. But despite the strong competition this season, that goal cannot be deviated from.
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McKenna hasn’t been distracted by interest before, and he won’t be here either. It seems that the administrative situation in Brighton will change sooner in the summer than now.
Ipswich Town need to secure promotion and that will be the only thing on McKenna’s mind. That is especially the case after their FA Cup defeat to Wrexham last weekend.
ITFC will look to close the gap with the top two, currently sharing seven points. If they win their two games in a row, they will be right behind Middlesbrough and Coventry City.
This is followed by another meeting with Wrexham, this time in the league. Tough ties with Watford and Swansea City round off February for the East Anglian team.
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