| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:24 - Jun 4 with 4017 views | bluesbrothers |
If Frank goes this definitely becomes a huge concern. However, a very knowledgeable Brentford fan I know recons it would be quite surprising if they don't promote from within |  | |  |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 with 3981 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:24 - Jun 4 by bluesbrothers |
If Frank goes this definitely becomes a huge concern. However, a very knowledgeable Brentford fan I know recons it would be quite surprising if they don't promote from within |
And Football Insider isn't to be taken particularly seriously as a source. |  | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 with 3955 views | homer_123 |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
And Football Insider isn't to be taken particularly seriously as a source. |
That's awfully polite Phil!!! |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:43 - Jun 4 with 3691 views | Pinewoodblue |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
And Football Insider isn't to be taken particularly seriously as a source. |
They were suggesting, yesterday, that Carrick would be sacked.
But suppose if you use scatter gun tactics you will hit some targets. |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:43 - Jun 4 with 3685 views | portmanking |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:24 - Jun 4 by bluesbrothers |
If Frank goes this definitely becomes a huge concern. However, a very knowledgeable Brentford fan I know recons it would be quite surprising if they don't promote from within |
I believe that to be the case too. Justin Cochrane. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:45 - Jun 4 with 3639 views | SheffordBlue |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:43 - Jun 4 by Pinewoodblue |
They were suggesting, yesterday, that Carrick would be sacked.
But suppose if you use scatter gun tactics you will hit some targets. |
Their site has quite a large number of contributors with really varied experience IMO. There doesn't seem to be any editorial control to sift out the rubbish, poorly sourced stuff compared with some of the stuff that might have more veracity. | |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:47 - Jun 4 with 3607 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 by homer_123 |
That's awfully polite Phil!!! |
I've heard Frank would be a top target to go to Spurs before, he has close links there, from what someone told me. And I think Kieran will inevitably be linked with Brentford/Bournemouth etc if there are vacancies, although it would surprise me if he were to get the job this summer. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:52 - Jun 4 with 3503 views | portmanking |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:47 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
I've heard Frank would be a top target to go to Spurs before, he has close links there, from what someone told me. And I think Kieran will inevitably be linked with Brentford/Bournemouth etc if there are vacancies, although it would surprise me if he were to get the job this summer. |
I don't think Brentford or Bournemouth would whet Kieran's appetite too much.
They are clubs that have almost certainly hit their glass ceiling already. If there's no demand for a bigger Bournemouth stadium after several seasons in the Prem, they are never going to be as big as us. Same with Brentford, really. Brentford's data-driven approach probably appeals more than Bournemouth, although, as a previous poster has said, Brentford have aspirations to promote from within I believe. | | | |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:56 - Jun 4 with 3408 views | cressi |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:24 - Jun 4 by bluesbrothers |
If Frank goes this definitely becomes a huge concern. However, a very knowledgeable Brentford fan I know recons it would be quite surprising if they don't promote from within |
Concern I would be shocked after our results since new year. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:57 - Jun 4 with 3407 views | Swansea_Blue |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
And Football Insider isn't to be taken particularly seriously as a source. |
So far this season, they’ve reported he was likely to join:
- Man U
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Spurs
- Man U (again)
- Brentford (again)
Mostly ‘exclusives’. Oh and they have carried two articles giving the impression we’d come close sacking him.
They seem to have an ‘even a stopped clock’ approach to clickbait. |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:32 - Jun 4 with 3116 views | boroughblue |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:43 - Jun 4 by Pinewoodblue |
They were suggesting, yesterday, that Carrick would be sacked.
But suppose if you use scatter gun tactics you will hit some targets. |
Well, that’s awkward 😂 | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:42 - Jun 4 with 3012 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:52 - Jun 4 by portmanking |
I don't think Brentford or Bournemouth would whet Kieran's appetite too much.
They are clubs that have almost certainly hit their glass ceiling already. If there's no demand for a bigger Bournemouth stadium after several seasons in the Prem, they are never going to be as big as us. Same with Brentford, really. Brentford's data-driven approach probably appeals more than Bournemouth, although, as a previous poster has said, Brentford have aspirations to promote from within I believe. |
I think they would.
Last season should be exhibit A as to why clubs like those 2 would be very appealing jobs. Stable Premier league clubs which then make it easier to make another jump in the future. |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:47 - Jun 4 with 2956 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:52 - Jun 4 by portmanking |
I don't think Brentford or Bournemouth would whet Kieran's appetite too much.
They are clubs that have almost certainly hit their glass ceiling already. If there's no demand for a bigger Bournemouth stadium after several seasons in the Prem, they are never going to be as big as us. Same with Brentford, really. Brentford's data-driven approach probably appeals more than Bournemouth, although, as a previous poster has said, Brentford have aspirations to promote from within I believe. |
Can see what you mean to a degree but perform well at either of them, get them into Europe or win a cup perhaps, and he'd have more of a chance of getting a bigger job from there. Remember, he came very close to joining both Palace and Brighton. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:50 - Jun 4 with 2904 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:43 - Jun 4 by Pinewoodblue |
They were suggesting, yesterday, that Carrick would be sacked.
But suppose if you use scatter gun tactics you will hit some targets. |
Not sure that was much of a shock, to be honest, but they didn't report that, just that a decision would be made in the next week.
https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-middlesbrough-making-michael-carric | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:55 - Jun 4 with 2823 views | hype313 |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:47 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
Can see what you mean to a degree but perform well at either of them, get them into Europe or win a cup perhaps, and he'd have more of a chance of getting a bigger job from there. Remember, he came very close to joining both Palace and Brighton. |
Losing Mbeuno and potentially Wissa (Looking to cash in given his age) you think how long can they keep unearthing gems.
If, and if it's a big If, we are able to go up again next season, given the resources and experience, you would think we would look to emulate the likes of those.
So short term I can see it, but longer term, think if stars align, we are a better bet.
*Blue tinted specs on though... |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:00 - Jun 4 with 2780 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
I think Brentford, with or without Thomas Frank, have a monumental task ahead of them this summer. Mbeumo looks to be off soon and I'll be surprised if Wissa doesn't have a couple of clubs interested in him this summer.
If they both go, that's 39 goals from the 66 they scored last season that they need to make up, but if you throw in assists, Mbeumo got 7 and Wissa got 4, so a big job on their hands to make sure they're able to compete. Of course, they'll have money to reinvest into the squad, but it's a task and a half. |  |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:42 - Jun 4 with 2486 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 14:55 - Jun 4 by hype313 |
Losing Mbeuno and potentially Wissa (Looking to cash in given his age) you think how long can they keep unearthing gems.
If, and if it's a big If, we are able to go up again next season, given the resources and experience, you would think we would look to emulate the likes of those.
So short term I can see it, but longer term, think if stars align, we are a better bet.
*Blue tinted specs on though... |
Hopefully you're right in the long term, but I think they would be difficult jobs for him to turn down if he were to be offered them as things stand. However, I don't think he would be. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:47 - Jun 4 with 2437 views | Dubtractor |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:42 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
Hopefully you're right in the long term, but I think they would be difficult jobs for him to turn down if he were to be offered them as things stand. However, I don't think he would be. |
So, in a strange way, it's better that we went down with barely a whimper than making a real fight of it? Meaning that McKenna's standing is less than it might otherwise have been.
Finally, a positive from last season! [Post edited 4 Jun 15:48]
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:56 - Jun 4 with 2349 views | PhilTWTD |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:47 - Jun 4 by Dubtractor |
So, in a strange way, it's better that we went down with barely a whimper than making a real fight of it? Meaning that McKenna's standing is less than it might otherwise have been.
Finally, a positive from last season! [Post edited 4 Jun 15:48]
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You're probably right. If we'd have finished 10 points ahead of the other relegated sides, his standing would have been higher even if we'd still gone down. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 16:09 - Jun 4 with 2217 views | Vaughan8 |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 15:00 - Jun 4 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
I think Brentford, with or without Thomas Frank, have a monumental task ahead of them this summer. Mbeumo looks to be off soon and I'll be surprised if Wissa doesn't have a couple of clubs interested in him this summer.
If they both go, that's 39 goals from the 66 they scored last season that they need to make up, but if you throw in assists, Mbeumo got 7 and Wissa got 4, so a big job on their hands to make sure they're able to compete. Of course, they'll have money to reinvest into the squad, but it's a task and a half. |
People said that when they lost Toney.
They bought this Thiago guy last year and he got crocked early on and hardly played. The other guy (Schada? or something) seemed to do well the last 10 games or so.
Brentford seems like a well run club ( a bit like Brighton) and I'm sure they would have someone eyed up.
However losing Frank could be a bigger loss. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 16:54 - Jun 4 with 1940 views | ClareBlue |
Outside of Ipswich his standing might not be as high as we assume after this year. Plenty don't think getting Ipswich out of League 1 was a great managerial achievement, though they obviously didn't know how bad we had become. Getting us straight into Prem is seen as an achievement by most. But most outside our club are seeing a very poor season for Ipswich under his management. Some will maybe make allowances for inexperience and resources available and think there is potential, but that's a risk few Premiership clubs will take. They can't afford to get it wrong.
No hate from me, I think he has done a great job for us but, objectively, what did he actually do as a Premiership manager that would make you want to give him a chance as an established Premiership club. Would we give someone a chance with his Premiership management profile if the positions were reversed and we were established but looking for a new manager. The gap between the Premiership and the championship is not just players. A great championship manager isn't necessarily a great Premiership manager. We can give him a chance to prove he actually is because of what he did for us, but that definitely doesn't mean other clubs will. I don't think other clubs want him at this stage so we can stop worrying about it.
This season is the real test of his potential. | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 16:56 - Jun 4 with 1925 views | Nutkins_Return |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:25 - Jun 4 by PhilTWTD |
And Football Insider isn't to be taken particularly seriously as a source. |
This is the kind of early 'Phil shuts down a link' I can get behind.
Phil are you primed and ready with the 'break our dreams and hearts' red button the moment there is some exciting def info this summer? 🤣 | |
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| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 17:01 - Jun 4 with 1894 views | BloomBlue |
People have to remember Frank is a coach rather than a manager. The Brentford model is the club structure identifies the players and Frank is then given those players to coach - similar to the Brighton model. That is why Brentford normally recruit within rather than external, as they already understand / have the experience of that model. Same as when Frank got the role after Smith moved. |  | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 17:08 - Jun 4 with 1820 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
I’m just amazed that Brentford have managed to hold on to Frank as long as they have. Better achievements than a lot of the managers doing the rounds. Spurs would be a high risk but high reward move for him.
Would imagine KM has slipped off a few radars now, but also could his salary be a stumbling block for Brentford? Appreciate they have the riches of the PL but it’s still a gamble with the massive payoff if he were to be sacked… | | | |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 19:58 - Jun 4 with 1372 views | rickw |
| McKenna linked with Brentford if Frank goes on 13:57 - Jun 4 by Swansea_Blue |
So far this season, they’ve reported he was likely to join:
- Man U
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Spurs
- Man U (again)
- Brentford (again)
Mostly ‘exclusives’. Oh and they have carried two articles giving the impression we’d come close sacking him.
They seem to have an ‘even a stopped clock’ approach to clickbait. |
When I read the McKenna to be sacked article was when I decided to block Football Insider as I knew that was complete rubbish!! |  |
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