🔗 Share this article No McKenna Celtic FC Discussions as Bellamy Pledges to Wales Kieran McKenna and Wales head coach have been linked with the Celtic manager position The Championship club's their manager declares he has had "no discussions" with Celtic about their managerial vacancy, while Welsh head coach Craig Bellamy is committed to seeing out his team's international campaign. Each have been linked with the manager's job at the Scottish champions following Brendan Rodgers' departure on the start of the week. McKenna's Position on Celtic McKenna referred to Celtic as "a really big football club" but emphasized he is "in the middle" of a "long-term project" with the Championship side. The mid-thirties took charge of Ipswich in recent years and guided the team to the Premier League with back-to-back promotions, but they managed only a handful of victories last campaign as they were relegated back to the second division and they presently occupy 12th in the Championship. "I have not had any of those discussions," the English capital native ex- Irish young player said when asked about being on the candidate list. "It's not something I have given any thought to, or where any part of my focus is this week. "I have a special job here at a remarkable club. And we're at a crucial stage of the season. Anything outside of that hasn't touched my radar." Background and Agreement Details It has been suggested that McKenna 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 those. "I don't think everyone has to publicly and announce what they used to be, but of course it's a really big football club." McKenna signed a new four-year contract in 2024 and was asked about his reported £5m release clause. "Throughout coaching agreements, there are things," he replied. "I don't know what my specific terms are and, were I informed, I wouldn't disclose you regardless! "I approach this job like I will remain Town's coach forever. I know that's not invariably going to be the situation, but I will consistently do my best as while I am here." Bellamy's Situation Bellamy played for Celtic on loan from the Magpies in the mid-2000s, but the ex- Welsh striker is minded to finish the ongoing global tournament campaign, a position that would effectively rule out the mid-forties from assuming the Glasgow position. Wales are presently third in their World Cup group behind leaders Belgium and second-placed North Macedonia. Wins over Liechtenstein and their rivals in November would book their position in the final qualifying round, but they are all but assured of reaching that stage, due to a successful European competition campaign, even if they not finish as their group runners-up. Considering his present position, Bellamy, whose agreement expires after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until following the play-offs at the minimum. Important Highlights Ipswich's manager refutes any conversations with the Scottish club The coach emphasizes dedication to Ipswich Town Craig Bellamy focused on international qualification Both coaches connected with the Glasgow position The Welsh coach unavailable until after World Cup qualifiers