Right now, Ipswich Town is punching much above their weight, and a big part of that is because of their youthful head coach Kieran McKenna, who has led by example since taking over at Portman Road.
After years of the Tractor Boys’ relegation to League One, McKenna, who has been with the team for more than two years, was able to lead them back to the Championship. He is currently leading the East Anglian team to an unparalleled comeback to the top division.
With just ten games left in the regular season, Ipswich is within three points of league leaders Leicester City and inside the automatic promotion spots thanks to a dramatic late goal from Leif Davis against Bristol City on Tuesday.
Furthermore, a tribute to how excellent McKenna’s team has been this season, Opta’s most recent estimates show that Ipswich Town now have a 100% chance of at least securing a berth in the playoffs.
Bigger clubs do, however, become interested when a manager enjoys success. The Northern Irishman has reportedly been selected by Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart as a possible successor to head coach Sebastian Hoeness, according to a report from BILD in Germany.
As the German powerhouses appear certain to miss out on the league title for the first time in twelve years, Bayern Munich has announced that manager Thomas Tuchel would retire at the end of the current campaign. Hoeness is being considered as a potential successor to the former Chelsea manager, despite the fact that he has just recently
Under Hoeness, Stuttgart has had a fantastic season and is currently four points behind Bayern Munich in third place in the Bundesliga. In the event that the head coach departs, McKenna may be joining a Champions League team.
Author’s Perspective
There’s a good chance McKenna will go on to larger and better things if Ipswich Town doesn’t get promoted back to the Premier League, since a number of elite English football clubs are keeping an eye on his performance at Portman Road.
If Hoeness decides to move to the Allianz Arena, Stuttgart would be a desirable destination for the 37-year-old because the Swabians have the thrilling possibility of competing in the Champions League.
