| KMc has spoken! on 09:43 - May 22 with 985 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:38 - May 22 by Bossy |
Not reassuring.
That is exactly what you would say if you didn't want to say anything definitive.
"There was always going to be speculation, but that's not where my focus is tonight".
He's off if a good offer comes in, be in no doubt. |
When talking about the future he used the words 'everyone' and 'the club', rather than 'we', also dodged the question about turning down other clubs.... |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 09:44 - May 22 with 963 views | Guthrum |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:24 - May 22 by Libero |
Very much par for the course- I’m surprised at just how broadly people have lost their heads and decided he’s leaving.
It’s too early in his career for a Chelsea/United.
Brighton would be a no brainer if we failed to get promoted but they’re essentially what we’re aiming for in 2-4 years time, so the value in jumping ship is minimal.
I’d be very shocked to see him leave tbh, there aren’t many clubs like Ipswich Town at the moment and that’s down equally as much to gamechanger and Ashton as it is Kieran McKenna.
I wasn’t alive at the time but my Great Uncle has told me that every summer Sir Bobby was linked with big names- we need to get used to the fact that having one world football’s brightest managerial prospects will mean he is *regularly* linked to other clubs.
Anyway, he’d be crackers to leave- Teddy Bishop is back to full fitness next month. |
I think that's just a reflection of how much the club has been transformed since December 2021. Everyone knows McKenna has been a vital part of our shift from the doldrums of League One to the Premier League.
Rightly, everyone is worried about what effect him leaving would have. It's a giant uncertainty at the core of our present status. Yhat worry (like the satges of grief) manifests itself in a number of ways, from outright denial through to rage against the not-yet-departed man. |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 09:44 - May 22 with 961 views | Libero |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:35 - May 22 by ElderGrizzly |
Which he'd be stupid to do. Why burn any bridges given careers are short-lived. |
Exactly, we’re not privy to the conversations that go on behind the scenes.
If McKenna is half as good at managing his career as he is his football team then he will have spoken to representatives of these clubs, formed professional links and given his reasons for deciding to stay at Town while still showing interest in potentially working together in the future.
If he was to then come out and state outright he’s not interested it’s very possible this would be taken poorly/received as a snub by those he may or may not have had conversations with.
It is of course totally hypothetical but this political answer painting the positives for Ipswich Town without dismissing any of the linked clubs in theory keeps everyone happy. |  | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:48 - May 22 with 909 views | Guthrum |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:41 - May 22 by pointofblue |
As someone else said, he uses “we” for the past and “the club” for the future, so perhaps he is slightly mentally detached from us already. Or at least doesn’t want to say anything which will put off potential suitors. |
He uses 'the club' a lot in other interviews, too. Besides which it's a lot less impersonal than "Ipswich". | |
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| KMc has spoken! on 09:48 - May 22 with 908 views | delias_cheesy_flaps |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:24 - May 22 by Libero |
Very much par for the course- I’m surprised at just how broadly people have lost their heads and decided he’s leaving.
It’s too early in his career for a Chelsea/United.
Brighton would be a no brainer if we failed to get promoted but they’re essentially what we’re aiming for in 2-4 years time, so the value in jumping ship is minimal.
I’d be very shocked to see him leave tbh, there aren’t many clubs like Ipswich Town at the moment and that’s down equally as much to gamechanger and Ashton as it is Kieran McKenna.
I wasn’t alive at the time but my Great Uncle has told me that every summer Sir Bobby was linked with big names- we need to get used to the fact that having one world football’s brightest managerial prospects will mean he is *regularly* linked to other clubs.
Anyway, he’d be crackers to leave- Teddy Bishop is back to full fitness next month. |
Fortunately in the days of Robson, you had the daily papers as a source of information and local TV and radio, unless you knew someone at the club.
Their was no rampant hysteria, unlike there is in todays social media driven world.
In some situations the old way of information still has an appeal, especially when you read some of the absolute bedwetting posts on this forum! |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 09:53 - May 22 with 854 views | urbanpenguin |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:09 - May 22 by Guthrum |
He does, however use 'we' throughout, rather than "Ipswich". He's not mentally detached himself from the club. |
Does he?
To be devil's advocate, I thought he said "we" when referring to the past seasons and celebration, but when talking about next season twice said "the club".
I think (and obviously hope) he will stay, but if we're doing micro-analysis.... |  | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:54 - May 22 with 838 views | urbanpenguin |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:53 - May 22 by urbanpenguin |
Does he?
To be devil's advocate, I thought he said "we" when referring to the past seasons and celebration, but when talking about next season twice said "the club".
I think (and obviously hope) he will stay, but if we're doing micro-analysis.... |
I now see many others make this observation, apologies! | | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:54 - May 22 with 833 views | Libero |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:48 - May 22 by delias_cheesy_flaps |
Fortunately in the days of Robson, you had the daily papers as a source of information and local TV and radio, unless you knew someone at the club.
Their was no rampant hysteria, unlike there is in todays social media driven world.
In some situations the old way of information still has an appeal, especially when you read some of the absolute bedwetting posts on this forum! |
You that it’s bad here- don’t delve into the dark depths of the ITFC Facebook groups. | | | |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:00 - May 22 with 769 views | bluejacko |
It doesn’t matter what he said or didn’t say! There will always people twisting it to their way of thinking🙄 |  | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:01 - May 22 with 761 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:38 - May 22 by Bossy |
Not reassuring.
That is exactly what you would say if you didn't want to say anything definitive.
"There was always going to be speculation, but that's not where my focus is tonight".
He's off if a good offer comes in, be in no doubt. |
There's plenty of doubt. You saying "be in no doubt" means nothing. |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:04 - May 22 with 720 views | hype313 |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:01 - May 22 by The_Flashing_Smile |
There's plenty of doubt. You saying "be in no doubt" means nothing. |
End of the day, no point worrying about or reading too much into what he's saying.
We hope he stays for at least a season, but if he gets offered a huge gig then can't really blame him.
We have a proper structure behind the scenes and I'm in no doubt all scenario's will have been looked at. |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:09 - May 22 with 682 views | One_Bobby_Petta |
“It's been a great journey. I'm two and a half years into a management career, but it's been 16 years of working incredibly hard every day pretty much to be the best coach I can be.
“It's the best thing in the world and I've had good experience as a first-team coach, but to be a manager in the Premier League and go up against great managers is going to be a great challenge and something I can't wait for. This award is one of the most humbling and proudest moments of my life.”
I thought this was more positive | | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:09 - May 22 with 675 views | Pinewoodblue |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:04 - May 22 by hype313 |
End of the day, no point worrying about or reading too much into what he's saying.
We hope he stays for at least a season, but if he gets offered a huge gig then can't really blame him.
We have a proper structure behind the scenes and I'm in no doubt all scenario's will have been looked at. |
I have a feeling we will do well enough next season, for KMc to believe he can take us even further the following season. |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:10 - May 22 with 673 views | Ryorry |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:04 - May 22 by Hackneyblueboy |
Yeah saying "the football club will be in a good place going into next season" isn't the same as saying he's looking forward to leading us in the prem next season is it.
That said, it's fairly positive. I think it probably supports what Phil has been saying. Hardly angling for a move away. I suspect he'll want to here what Brighton and/or Chelsea have to say but he'll make a rational decision. |
Brighton would seem a strange move (to me!), I’d think Bazza’s comment on the betting thread that he and MUFC are waiting till after the FAC final more likely, but whilst I agree he’s clearly remaining deliberately neutral in his comments, his body language (eyes cast away/down, not looking at interviewer/camera) for most of the duration of that particular question) has me a lot more worried than I was yesterday, I must admit. |  |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:10 - May 22 with 673 views | pointofblue |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:09 - May 22 by One_Bobby_Petta |
“It's been a great journey. I'm two and a half years into a management career, but it's been 16 years of working incredibly hard every day pretty much to be the best coach I can be.
“It's the best thing in the world and I've had good experience as a first-team coach, but to be a manager in the Premier League and go up against great managers is going to be a great challenge and something I can't wait for. This award is one of the most humbling and proudest moments of my life.”
I thought this was more positive |
He’ll be a Premier League manager whether he stays or goes. | |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:13 - May 22 with 622 views | Europablue |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:38 - May 22 by Bossy |
Not reassuring.
That is exactly what you would say if you didn't want to say anything definitive.
"There was always going to be speculation, but that's not where my focus is tonight".
He's off if a good offer comes in, be in no doubt. |
Everyone is off if the right offer comes in. I don't know why foreign clubs aren't coming in for KM. | | | |
| KMc has spoken! on 10:15 - May 22 with 604 views | monty_radio |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:11 - May 22 by GeoffSentence |
I think he may be looking at a career in politics once his football days are over. |
A politician that actually achieves things? - surely not! | |
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| KMc has spoken! on 10:20 - May 22 with 541 views | ElderGrizzly |
| KMc has spoken! on 09:44 - May 22 by Libero |
Exactly, we’re not privy to the conversations that go on behind the scenes.
If McKenna is half as good at managing his career as he is his football team then he will have spoken to representatives of these clubs, formed professional links and given his reasons for deciding to stay at Town while still showing interest in potentially working together in the future.
If he was to then come out and state outright he’s not interested it’s very possible this would be taken poorly/received as a snub by those he may or may not have had conversations with.
It is of course totally hypothetical but this political answer painting the positives for Ipswich Town without dismissing any of the linked clubs in theory keeps everyone happy. |
Absolutely and by taking this approach he won't potentially annoy a fan base who feel like he has rejected their club in the past.
They can appoint someone else and it will all be forgotten until the next vacancy (so in 12 months for Chelsea) |  | | |
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