That sounds like a goodbye message. We’ll miss him, he’s been a superb influence on the pitch. All be it a little too impetuous.

However, I’m a little concerned.
Im 100 percent behind McKenna as our manager, however, I’m a little concerned with his comments, and I quote, “we just focused on the game with the boys who have been with us who are going to be with us going forward.”
(Did that indicate that Cajuste could be staying? I hope so, he’s a talented player). However, I looked at the lineup, our bench, the watching players who are injured etc, and apart from a few exceptions, I felt there were too many who are decent players, but not good enough to propel us back into the PL. That’s just my opinion, some may disagree. But according to McKenna’s comments, it looks as though he thinks differently.
Another thing, I’m also 100 percent behind our CEO Mark Ashton, he’s a very passionate man who has worked very hard for our club, but since our relegation was confirmed, I feel it’s been deafening by his silence. During the after match parade I thought he looked dejected and very unhappy. Yes he’s obviously very disappointed, as we all are.
A question I think we all want to be answered is, will there be a decent ‘war chest’ to strengthen the squad? At the beginning of the season he was very positive, full of verve and enthusiasm for the task ahead. I just think that if he intends to deliver a similar speech for the next task ahead, I feel, considering McKenna’s above mentioned comments, now would be a good time to do it.

He was a fun watch! Enjoyed having him at the club even though he's a massive hogger and has got to learn when to pass more! Him Delap were having a competition there for a while to see who could get a shot off quicker without remotely thinking to pass to a team mate. Hopefully he'll win another Goal of the Season for the Everton cracker!

@poet Yesterday's team of course looked more like players that will be around next year, but that includes injured players like Philogene, Ogbene as well. Szmodics coming back season will be a great bonus. We've missed him alot, and if we can hold onto Omari, Cajuste, O'Shea & Axel we'll be in a good place. We can only speculate about who's gonna stay and who's gonna go, as well as how much we're gonna bring in new players. Rumours are there will be plenty of coming and going, but either way, if we can retain the likes of Omari, O'Shea and co, we'll be in a lot better place than we were in the Championship last time around. Take a break and enjoy the summer, as there is ain't alot we can do about the club's transfer policy! Just gotta get behind the team that stays and arrives. I for one, am looking forward to it!

That’s the calibre of player required for the PL make no mistake and he still has much to learn before getting a start at Brighton. Hopefully our summer purchasing will focus on pace and power so that we are better equipped for the PL next time. Steep learning curve for all

Mariner1974. You make some good points regarding some available players. We’ve all seen though what calibre of player it takes to survive in the PL. I for one believe, despite the fact we have some decent players, this squad needs reinforcements. You’re right, we can’t influence what happens and we’ll just have to wait and see. My main point though, was as CEO, I believe this is a good time for Ashton to quell any fears some fans may have, and answer some poignant questions.

Mariner1974. Ps, thanks for having the nous to actually answer my post and provide your opinion, unlike some posters on here who are devoid of such abilities, and have just marked my comments down.

Great talent just needs to learn the basics of knowing when to hold the ball and when to release it or in other words decision making.

Whilst I really do get the wish for a public statement from Mark ashton, he won't do it because hes very very shrewd showing his hand on transfers.
Ive posted this elsewhere but should Lief and Omari go (let's not forget Omari has a clause too at £35m), and we sell Delap and potentially Fulham do come after Ben johnson for £10m, thats pretty close to £100m and all "income" within PSR rules are 100% spendable.
So whilst I understand the doom and gloom views of some, think about the nucleus of Palmer. Slicker, Oshe, Tuenzebe, Greves, Townsend, Clarke, Morsy, Cajuste (IF), Humphreys, Burns, Ogbone, Szcmodics, Chaplin, Philogene, Clarke and Hirst, and the add £100m of Chapionship investment plus a couple of loans with obligations on top.
Thats the type of potential ITFC potentially has this summer, and if we don't sell Lief and Omari, add them to the nucleus. Money isnt the issue.
So for all the idealism on Mark, please let's do a mark and "trust the process", get the Liam deal done and let the club get us back into the PL again in 12 months. Once the pain of yesterday fades, tehres a ton ofgreat stuff to come I'm certain

Don’t think he would have come on loan if Szmodics had been fit,

I really liked him a lot,tho sometimes he seemed to hold on to the ball a little too long he always went to attack his oppounate and bought energy and vigour to our side.

The lads got bundles of talent, but he just needs to learn to pass ball sooner and bringing other team players. I wish him well for future.

I did like the Enciso but I did find he didn't seem quite as much of a team player as the rest of the team, but he's still young and got heaps of potential and I wish him well wherever he ends up. I did like that McKenna openly admitted the squad yesterday is guys he's sees here next season as it shows promise with some of the rumoured "leaving" players included like Omari, Leif, O Shea, Hirst, etc so like to think we are in a very strong position financially, player strength and overall willingness to stay. I did say before I know McKenna and Ashton would have had the conversations with all the signings about the potential of relegation to see whether they were wanting to join for the Premier League or for Ipswich. Yes I expect a couple of players to come in and to leave as that's football and that will happen every summer window but I trust McKenna, Ashton and co to get in what we need with central midfield being the key area I think (hopefully go for Cajuste at least) and with some very promising young talent coming the ranks I am looking forward to the summer and next season

Like someone said above, he was a fun watch. Obviously a raw talent. Both Enciso and Delap made me think of when you get a Jack Russell on the pitch with a ball & you can't get it off them. Really liked his recent 'worldy' where Pickford gave him a high five. Wishing him the best.