🔗 Share this article No McKenna Celtic Discussions as Craig Bellamy Pledges to Wales Ipswich's manager and Wales head coach have been connected with the Scottish champions vacancy The Championship club's their manager says he has had "no conversations" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh national team manager the former striker is dedicated to seeing out his squad's World Cup campaign. Both have been linked with the manager's job at the Premiership title holders following the former manager's departure on the start of the week. McKenna's Position on The Scottish Club McKenna described Celtic as "a really big soccer institution" but emphasized he is "deeply involved" of a "extensive rebuilding" with Ipswich Town. The mid-thirties took charge of Ipswich in recent years and guided the team to the English top flight with consecutive elevations, but they won just a handful of victories last season as they were relegated back to the second division and they currently sit twelfth place in England's second tier. "There have been any of those discussions," the London-born ex- Northern Ireland young player said when asked about being on the candidate list. "This isn't a matter I have considered seriously, or where any portion of my concentration is currently. "I possess a unique job here at a remarkable team. And we're at a really important phase of the season. Everything outside of that hasn't touched my awareness." Background and Agreement Details It has been suggested that the manager would be willing to talk to the Scottish side given his boyhood allegiances. "During youth, we all have our preferences," he said when asked about those. "It's unlikely everyone has to publicly and announce what they used to be, but naturally it's a really big sports organization." McKenna agreed to a fresh four-year contract in last year and was questioned about his alleged buyout clause. "Throughout coaching agreements, there are provisions," he responded. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, were I informed, I wouldn't disclose you regardless! "I tackle this role like I will remain Town's coach indefinitely. I understand that's not invariably going to be the case, but I will consistently do my best as while I am here." Bellamy's Position The former striker represented the Hoops on loan from Newcastle United in the mid-2000s, but the former Welsh forward is minded to finish the current World Cup campaign, a stance that would practically eliminate the mid-forties from assuming the Glasgow position. The Welsh squad are presently third in their World Cup group behind leaders the Red Devils and second-placed North Macedonia. Victories over the minnows and their rivals in next month would secure their place in the final qualifying round, but they are all but assured of reaching that stage, thanks to a successful European competition performance, should they fail to end up their group second place. Considering his present position, the Wales manager, whose agreement expires after the European Championship, would not be available until following the qualifying matches at the earliest. Important Highlights Kieran McKenna denies having talks with Celtic McKenna emphasizes dedication to his current club Wales' manager focused on World Cup qualification Each coaches linked with the Glasgow vacancy Bellamy not free until after tournament matches