🔗 Share this article No McKenna Celtic FC Discussions as Bellamy Pledges to Welsh National Team Ipswich's manager and Craig Bellamy have been linked with the Celtic vacancy The Championship club's Kieran McKenna declares he has had "no conversations" with the Glasgow club about their coaching position, while Wales head coach Craig Bellamy 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 resignation on Monday. The Manager's Stance on The Scottish Club The Ipswich boss referred to the Glasgow giants as "a really big soccer institution" but emphasized he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with the Championship side. The 39-year-old assumed control of Portman Road in recent years and guided the team to the Premier League 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 12th in England's second tier. "There have been any of those discussions," the London-born former Irish 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 have a special job here at a special team. And we're at a crucial phase of the campaign. Anything external hasn't reached my radar." Background and Agreement Details It has been suggested that McKenna would be open to speaking to Celtic given his boyhood allegiances. "During youth, we all have our affinities," he said when questioned about these. "It's unlikely everyone has to go around and declare what they were, but naturally it's a really big sports organization." McKenna agreed to a fresh multi-year deal in 2024 and was asked about his alleged £5m release clause. "In every manager's contract, there are things," he replied. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, if I did, I wouldn't tell 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 will consistently do my best as while I am here." The Welsh Coach's Situation Bellamy played for Celtic on temporary transfer from the Magpies in the mid-2000s, but the ex- Welsh forward is inclined to complete the current global tournament campaign, a position that would effectively rule out the mid-forties from assuming the Glasgow position. Wales are currently third in their qualifying group behind leaders the Red Devils and runners-up North Macedonia. Victories over the minnows and their rivals in November would secure their place in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually guaranteed of making those, thanks to a productive Nations League campaign, should they fail to finish as Group J second place. Given his present stance, the Wales manager, whose contract concludes after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until after the play-offs at the minimum. Important Points Ipswich's manager denies any conversations with the Scottish club McKenna emphasizes dedication to his current club Craig Bellamy concentrated on international campaign Each managers connected with Celtic position Bellamy unavailable until after tournament qualifiers