1. We’re now playing in a very different media playground, far larger scale, far greater appetite for content, client journalists connected to clubs and contacts. ‘We understand…’ ‘McKennas representatives are..’ can mean quite different things to what people interpret. However, some of the journalists running ‘the story’ were reputable, and there was clearly communication, there was scenarios presented. But maybe people considered the situation more advanced than it was.
2. It’s an agents job to progress McKenna's career as quickly as possible, to generate money from those moves, and to hold conversations and to progres situations often without McKennas direct involvement or approval. McKenna’s involvement and direct contact with suitor clubs may have been limited, or even nonexistent. But he has a right to know what’s going on and play out in his mind possible career paths. He clearly has a deep affinity with Manchester United and they won’t always coming looking. And in the agent led discussions a Man U future has been raised and warm noises provided, but as a future opportunity, once Ineos have fully embedded.
3. Chelsea and Manchester United did have McKenna on a short list I am sure, but whether he got to the top of it is a whole different thing, and I doubt he did. His lack of experience has helped Ipswich and the fans. We know how good he is, we know how high he’s going to go. And we have the golden ticket of another one or two seasons. Let’s ride on his coat tails, let’s celebrate what he has done already at Town and what he is going to do. WE’VE GOT SUPER KEIRAN MCKENNA. Any dissent towards him is completely misplaced. He’s ambitious, he wanted to plan is path, check his options. He’s definitely chosen us over Brighton. I’d be disappointed if he hadn’t strategised his future.
4. We may now get McKenna longer and within a stronger club.. Ashton and the owners know McKenna is that close to transitioning to a top six club, his value is confirmed. He’ll now have the wages and perhaps commitments on recruitment and off field structures that the club needs to push on with him. And with Chelsea and Man U putting in managers for perhaps 2 years, McKenna can hone his craft further with us - with perhaps a Man U exit clause meaning the path is clearer to our owners.
Now let’s craft the largest TIFO in the history of the Premier League to celebrate our glorious leader. Rejoice - the king remains!! [Post edited 27 May 2024 17:33]
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