🔗 Share this article No McKenna Celtic Discussions as Bellamy Pledges to Wales 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 the Glasgow club about their coaching position, while Welsh national team manager the former striker is dedicated to completing his squad's World Cup campaign. Each have been linked with the manager's job at the Scottish champions following the former manager's departure on the start of the week. McKenna's Stance on The Scottish Club McKenna referred to the Glasgow giants as "an enormous football club" but emphasized he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with Ipswich Town. The mid-thirties took charge of Portman Road in 2021 and guided the team to the Premier League with consecutive elevations, but they managed only four games last season as they were relegated back to the second division and they presently occupy twelfth place in the Championship. "I have not had such discussions," the London-born ex- Northern Ireland youth international said when questioned about being on the candidate list. "This isn't a matter I have given any thought to, or where any portion of my concentration is this week. "I have a unique position here at a special club. And we're at a really important phase of the season. Everything outside of that hasn't touched my awareness." Context and Contractual Details It has been suggested that the manager would be open to speaking to the Scottish side given his boyhood allegiances. "Growing up, we all have our affinities," he said when questioned about these. "It's unlikely all people has to publicly and announce what they were, but of course it's a massive sports organization." The coach agreed to a fresh multi-year deal in last year and was asked about his reported £5m release clause. "In every manager's contract, there are things," he responded. "I don't know what mine are and, were I informed, I wouldn't tell you anyway! "I approach this job like I will remain Town's coach forever. I understand that's not always going to be the case, but I'll always give maximum effort as while I am here." Bellamy's Situation The former striker represented Celtic on temporary transfer from the Magpies in 2005, but the ex- Welsh striker is inclined to finish the current World Cup qualification, a position that would effectively rule out the 46-year-old from immediately taking the Glasgow position. Wales are currently third in their World Cup group behind leaders the Red Devils and second-placed Macedonia. Wins over Liechtenstein and their rivals in November would secure their position in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually guaranteed of making those, due to a productive European competition performance, should they fail to end up their group second place. Considering his current stance, Bellamy, whose agreement concludes after Euro 2028, would not be available until after the play-offs at the earliest. Key Highlights Ipswich's manager refutes any conversations with the Scottish club McKenna emphasizes commitment to his current club Craig Bellamy focused on international campaign Each managers connected with Celtic position Bellamy not free until post World Cup matches