đź”— Share this article No McKenna Celtic FC Talks as Craig Bellamy Pledges to Welsh National Team Ipswich's manager and Wales head coach have been connected with the Celtic manager position Ipswich Town's their manager declares he has had "zero discussions" with the Glasgow club about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh national team manager Craig Bellamy is committed to seeing out his team's international campaign. Both have been linked with the manager's job at the Scottish champions following Brendan Rodgers' departure on the start of the week. The Manager's Position on The Scottish Club McKenna described Celtic as "a really big soccer institution" but emphasized he is "in the middle" of a "extensive rebuilding" with the Championship side. The mid-thirties assumed control of Portman Road in 2021 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 Championship and they currently sit 12th in the Championship. "There have been any of those conversations," the London-born former Irish young player said when questioned about being on the candidate list. "It's not something I have given any thought to, or where any portion of my concentration is currently. "I possess a unique job here at a special team. And we're at a crucial stage of the season. Anything outside of that hasn't touched my awareness." Context and Agreement Aspects It has been suggested that the manager would be willing to talk to the Scottish side given his childhood support. "During youth, we all have our preferences," he said when asked about these. "It's unlikely everyone has to go around and announce what they used to be, but of course it's a really big football club." McKenna signed a new multi-year deal in 2024 and was questioned about his alleged buyout clause. "In every manager's contract, there are things," he responded. "I'm unaware what mine are and, were I informed, I wouldn't disclose you anyway! "I tackle this role like I'll be Ipswich manager forever. I know that's not invariably going to be the situation, but I will consistently give maximum effort as while I am here." The Welsh Coach's Situation Bellamy represented the Hoops on temporary transfer from the Magpies in the mid-2000s, but the ex- Welsh striker is inclined to complete the ongoing World Cup qualification, a position that would practically eliminate the mid-forties from immediately taking the Glasgow position. The Welsh squad are currently third in their World Cup group behind leaders Belgium and runners-up North Macedonia. Victories over the minnows and their rivals in November would book their place in the qualification play-offs, but they are virtually guaranteed of making those, due to a successful Nations League performance, even if they not finish as Group J runners-up. Given his present position, the Wales manager, whose agreement expires after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until following the play-offs at the minimum. Important Highlights Ipswich's manager denies any conversations with the Scottish club McKenna emphasizes commitment to Ipswich Town Craig Bellamy focused on World Cup qualification Each coaches linked with Celtic vacancy The Welsh coach not free until post tournament qualifiers