Goodnews:¤Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna faced criticism for his comments
following their 4-1 loss to West Ham United. After the match, McKenna suggested that West Ham’s style of play was “very, very direct,” particularly highlighting how they utilized Michail Antonio’s aerial strength and Tomas Soucek’s control of second balls. He expressed that his team struggled to handle this direct approach, which contributed to their defeat. Some saw McKenna’s comments as dismissive of West Ham’s tactical strength, implying that they didn’t have to work hard for their goals, which led to backlash from fans and pundits alike.
Despite acknowledging West Ham’s superiority on the day, McKenna’s remarks about the “direct” style were seen by some as downplaying the skill involved in their win, leading to criticism from figures like Alan Shearer. This has sparked debate, especially among Ipswich fans, about how McKenna approaches such tough defeats.
