| McKenna's Logic ... 16:18 - Jun 12 with 3280 views | pablovien |
To me, McKenna's decision to step away now makes perfect sense. It ensures that his legacy will be that got ITFC promoted to the Premier league not once, but twice. After another season, his legacy could be that he got ITFC relegated from the Premier League not once, but twice. Financially, Kieran and his family are already set for life; and in terms of his health, Kieran will have an opportunity to recover from four years of continuous stress, and to avoid a fifth year of even greater stress.
Would ITFC have been relegated next season if McKenna had stayed? In my opinion, it was very likely. I was not looking forward to another season of struggle, without even the sporadic bright spots that were provided last time by Hutchinson and Delap. A new manager with a different philosophy will engage my interest, even if the ultimate outcome is the same. [Post edited 12 Jun 23:06]
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| McKenna's Logic ... on 16:20 - Jun 12 with 3211 views | blueoutlook |
Did we need another thread. It’s been done to death now. |  | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 16:32 - Jun 12 with 3122 views | _CliveBaker_ |
That's what gives me some comfort about the whole thing. It would've been horrible to see it turn sour at some stage after all he's done for the club. He can forever say he inherited a side 11th in L1 and left them 4.5 years later about to embark on their 2nd season in the PL in 3. There's something very nice about him ending it on a high, albeit its a day none of us wanted to come this soon.
I'll take the reasoning at face value as there's no reason to think otherwise, but career wise I don't think its a bad call either. He's done a lot here, the headwinds for next season are obvious. A 2nd relegation wouldn't be the best look, as it stands his next job will almost certainly be in the Premier League and there's a good chance it'll be with a club more stabilised at the level than we are. 12 months out and in to Everton after Moyes wouldn't surprise me. North west, easy to get over to NI, familiar enough from his Manchester days presumably. And a progressive hire for them post Moyes. |  | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 05:30 - Aug 20 with 2387 views | pablovien |
In my opinion, the situation is a case of horses for courses.
Kieran McKenna was a brilliant over-achiever for the initial journey from League 1 to the Premier League; and after relegation, accomplished an immediate if somewhat labored return to the Premier League. I doubt that 'his system' would have been any more effective during a second time around in the Premier League.
Under these circumstances, I give a lot of credit to the owners and management, including McKenna, for the way that the situation has been handled. Lessons were learned, actions were taken, and as a result, prospects for survival in the Premier League have improved significantly. | | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 06:04 - Aug 20 with 2251 views | ThatMuhrenCross |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 16:20 - Jun 12 by blueoutlook |
Did we need another thread. It’s been done to death now. |
If you feel you’ve discussed this enough already, why bother reading the thread? For some others, it’s a topic they still wish to discuss. The point of a forum is that there will be lots of different threads with different people discussing topics that interest them. If it’s a topic that doesn’t interest you, don’t read it. |  |
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| McKenna's Logic ... on 06:19 - Aug 20 with 2146 views | BlueySwede |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 05:30 - Aug 20 by pablovien |
In my opinion, the situation is a case of horses for courses.
Kieran McKenna was a brilliant over-achiever for the initial journey from League 1 to the Premier League; and after relegation, accomplished an immediate if somewhat labored return to the Premier League. I doubt that 'his system' would have been any more effective during a second time around in the Premier League.
Under these circumstances, I give a lot of credit to the owners and management, including McKenna, for the way that the situation has been handled. Lessons were learned, actions were taken, and as a result, prospects for survival in the Premier League have improved significantly. |
"doubt that 'his system' would have been any more effective during a second time around in the Premier League" I absolutely believe that McKennas "system" could work in the Premier League. Two years ago - we were not ready as a team or a club. Hopefully we are this time! | | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 08:12 - Aug 20 with 1447 views | jasondozzell |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 06:19 - Aug 20 by BlueySwede |
"doubt that 'his system' would have been any more effective during a second time around in the Premier League" I absolutely believe that McKennas "system" could work in the Premier League. Two years ago - we were not ready as a team or a club. Hopefully we are this time! |
Exactly this. Well said.
I despair at some of the comments on this thread.
People seem eager to throw shade at one of our greatest ever managers. We played good football in the PL under him. But we were bringing Marcus harness and Ali on as subs! And I love both those players but it's a reminder that we had achieved the ultimate goal in breakneck speed.
Mckenna is a world class, gifted coach. There's no need for snide digs! |  | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 12:03 - Aug 20 with 1043 views | jas0999 |
Time to move on and support GON.
We can dress it up however we like, but ultimately KM decided to walk away/ take a break whatever. He’s gone. We now support Gary and his new look team. | | | |
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| McKenna's Logic ... on 13:21 - Aug 20 with 755 views | pablovien |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 12:03 - Aug 20 by jas0999 |
Time to move on and support GON.
We can dress it up however we like, but ultimately KM decided to walk away/ take a break whatever. He’s gone. We now support Gary and his new look team. |
This. | | | |
| McKenna's Logic ... on 13:45 - Aug 20 with 663 views | cressi |
I actually think it's worked out for the best, let's see what results say. | | | |
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