Ipswich's manager and Craig Bellamy have been linked with the Celtic vacancy
Ipswich Town's their manager says he has had "no discussions" with Celtic about their coaching position, while Welsh national team manager the former striker is dedicated to seeing out his squad's World Cup campaign.
Each are being considered with the manager's job at the Premiership title holders following the former manager's departure on the start of the week.
McKenna's Position on Celtic
McKenna described Celtic as "an enormous football club" but emphasized he is "in the middle" of a "extensive rebuilding" with the Championship side.
The mid-thirties assumed control of Portman Road in recent years and led them to the English top flight with back-to-back promotions, but they won just four games last season as they were demoted back to the second division and they presently occupy 12th in England's second tier.
"There have been such conversations," the London-born ex- Northern Ireland youth international said when questioned about being on the candidate list.
"This isn't a matter I have considered seriously, or where any part of my focus is this week.
"I possess a special position here at a special club. And we're at a really important stage of the campaign. Everything external hasn't reached my awareness."
Context and Contractual Details
It has been suggested that the manager would be willing to talk to Celtic given his childhood support.
"During youth, we all have our preferences," he said when questioned about those. "I don't think everyone has to go around and declare what they were, but naturally it's a really big sports organization."
The coach agreed to a new four-year contract in 2024 and was questioned about his alleged £5m release clause.
"Throughout coaching agreements, there are provisions," he replied. "I don't know what mine are and, were I informed, I wouldn't tell you regardless!
"I approach this job like I will remain Town's coach indefinitely. I understand that's not always going to be the case, but I will consistently give maximum effort as while I am here."
The Welsh Coach's Situation
Bellamy represented the Hoops on loan from Newcastle United in 2005, but the ex- Wales forward is minded to finish the ongoing global tournament qualification, a stance that would effectively rule out the mid-forties from immediately taking the Glasgow position.
Wales are presently third in their qualifying group behind group toppers Belgium and runners-up North Macedonia.
Victories over the minnows and their rivals in next month would secure their place in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually guaranteed of making those, thanks to a productive Nations League performance, even if they not end up their group second place.
Considering his current position, the Wales manager, whose agreement expires after the European Championship, would be unavailable until following the play-offs at the minimum.
Key Highlights
- Kieran McKenna refutes having conversations with Celtic
- The coach stresses commitment to his current club
- Wales' manager focused on World Cup qualification
- Each coaches connected with Celtic vacancy
- Bellamy not free until after tournament matches
