Interesting to read that Kieran McKenna has left Ipswich - no doubt anticipating a stressful season trying to avoid another relegation may have sealed his decision to take a break - it certainly wouldn't have helped is future prospects to get relegated again and you can imagine come October the managerial sackings will provide better opportunities.
In truth, Ipswich were lucky to scrape second spot last season as it looked harder for Boro to finish outside the top two after going top with a third of the season left - indeed, Boro ended the season by only winning 4 of their last 15 games (19 points from 45). Whereas, Ipswich were unbeaten in their last 13 games with 30 points from 45 as they ultimately finished 4 points ahead of Boro.
Also a bit of a surprise to see Rob Edwards getting sacked by Wolves as the narrative seemed to be that he was appointed with the Championship in mind. His record in the PL was W3 D9 L15 after taking over a team that had just 2 points after 11 games. If you take away the fact his team lost their first 7 games against teams like Villa, Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Brentford then 18 points from their last 20 games wasn't that bad for a team already doomed.
Still no sympathy for Edwards but he'll still be smiling as he signed a three-and-a-half year contract at Wolves and will be well compensated!
Good to see Edwards has got his just deserts. 😎
Good to see Edwards has got his just deserts. 😎
O dear, how sad! As others have said, I am sure he will have a decent pay off.
The world of football is truly madness of the highest order. As I have said before, if I failed to perform in my job when working and then dismissed, I would not receive anything.
Also picking up on the transfer fee issue - it is becoming increasingly difficult to compete with the silly money being paid for young and average players.
At times I do wish that the big clubs had gone with their breakaway league and leave the rest of us to ourselves!