x

McKenna: Line Quickly Drawn Under Maidstone Result - Ipswich Town News

Town boss Kieran McKenna says a line was quickly drawn under last week’s shock 2-1 FA Cup fourth round defeat to National League South Maidstone United.

The Kent side pulled off the ultimate smash and grab at Portman Road to prevent the Blues from reaching the fifth round for the first time since 2007.

"Pretty quickly,” McKenna said when asked how long before a line was drawn under the embarrassing loss.

"Look, of course, it was a bad day for us. We don't ignore the bad days. We haven't had too many, as I said after the game, but we don't ignore them. We spoke about the game with the group on Monday.
 
"In reality, we know it was a one in 100 result, if not greater odds than that. We give the credit to the opposition. We accept the areas that we could have done better on the day.

"But we also know that we could deliver the same performance 100 times over again and I think the result would probably be different.

"So, we congratulated [Stones manager] George [Elokobi] and his team at the time and, of course, I've done so with a message this week as well.

"And other than that, we know we're in the middle of a really busy season and a really good season to this point. And our full focus is on Preston and the games coming up.”

What to read next:

Saudi Club in Cajuste Talks
Former Blues loanee Jens Cajuste’s future could now be in Saudi Arabia with Neom the latest club to show interest in signing the Napoli midfielder on loan.
French Club Eyeing Al-Hamadi
Ligue 1 Toulouse are reportedly showing interest in Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi.
Town Women Re-Sign Doe on Permanent Deal
Ipswich Town Women have re-signed midfielder Ruby Doe for a third spell, this time on a permanent basis.
Town Among Clubs Linked With McBurnie
Town are reported to be among a number of Championship clubs showing interest in free agent Scotland international striker Oli McBurnie.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Town Still to Accept Broadhead Bid
Town are still to accept a bid from Championship new boys Wrexham for Wales international Nathan Broadhead, TWTD understands.
Academy Scholar Longwe Joins Seasiders on Loan
Academy central midfielder Usisya Longwe has joined Isthmian North Division Felixstowe & Walton on loan.
Pert: Young Will Be a Real Asset
Assistant manager Martyn Pert believes new signing Ashley Young will be a “real asset” for the Blues in the season ahead, the former England international having made his first appearance in a Town shirt in last night’s 2-1 friendly victory over Charlton Athletic at Colchester’s JobServe Community Stadium.
Mazionis Completes Cheltenham Loan Move
Young Blues central defender Jacob Mazionis has completed his season-long loan switch to League Two Cheltenham Town.
Wrexham Closing in On Broadhead Signing
Town are understood to have agreed a fee from Wrexham for forward Nathan Broadhead.