Zero Kieran McKenna Celtic Talks as Bellamy Commits to Wales

Each have been linked with the coaching position at the Premiership title holders following the former manager's resignation on the start of the week.

The Manager's Stance on Celtic

The Ipswich boss described the Glasgow giants as "a really big football club" but emphasized he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with Ipswich Town.

The mid-thirties took charge of Ipswich in recent years and led them to the English top flight with back-to-back promotions, but they won just a handful of victories last season as they were demoted back to the second division and they presently occupy twelfth place in the Championship.

"There have been such conversations," the English capital native former Northern Ireland young player said when questioned about being on Celtic's shortlist.

"It's not something I have considered seriously, or where any portion of my concentration is this week.

"I possess a unique job here at a remarkable club. And we're at a really important phase of the campaign. Anything outside of that hasn't touched my radar."

Context and Agreement Aspects

Reports indicate that McKenna would be willing to talk to the Scottish side given his childhood support.

"Growing up, we all have our preferences," he said when questioned about these. "It's unlikely all people has to go around and announce what they were, but naturally it's a massive sports organization."

The coach signed a new four-year contract in last year and was questioned about his alleged buyout clause.

"In every manager's contract, there are provisions," he responded. "I don't know what mine are and, if I did, I wouldn't disclose you regardless!

"I tackle this role like I'll be Ipswich manager indefinitely. I know that's not always going to be the situation, but I'll always give maximum effort as while I remain in position."

Bellamy's Situation

Bellamy represented the Hoops on loan from the Magpies in the mid-2000s, but the ex- Wales striker is minded to complete the current global tournament qualification, a position that would practically eliminate the 46-year-old from immediately taking the Glasgow position.

The Welsh squad are currently third in their World Cup group behind group toppers Belgium and second-placed North Macedonia.

Wins over Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in next month would secure their place in the final qualifying round, but they are all but guaranteed of making those, due to a successful European competition performance, even if they not finish as their group runners-up.

Considering his present stance, the Wales manager, whose agreement concludes after the European Championship, would not be available until following the qualifying matches at the earliest.

Important Points

• Kieran McKenna denies having conversations with Celtic
• The coach stresses dedication to his current club
• Craig Bellamy concentrated on World Cup campaign
• Each coaches connected with the Glasgow position
• The Welsh coach not free until post tournament matches