đŸ”— 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 states he has had "no conversations" with the Glasgow club about their coaching position, while Wales national team manager Craig Bellamy is dedicated to completing his team's international campaign. Each are being considered with the manager's job at the Scottish champions following the former manager's departure on the start of the week. The Manager's Position on The Scottish Club The Ipswich boss described Celtic as "a really big football club" but emphasized he is "in the middle" of a "long-term project" with Ipswich Town. The mid-thirties took charge of Ipswich in recent years and guided the team to the Premier League with consecutive elevations, but they won just a handful of victories last campaign as they were relegated back to the second division and they currently sit 12th in the Championship. "There have been any of those conversations," the English capital native former Irish youth international said when questioned about being on Celtic's shortlist. "It's not something I have considered seriously, or where any part of my concentration is currently. "I have a special position here at a special club. And we're at a crucial stage of the season. Anything external hasn't touched my awareness." Context and Contractual Details Reports indicate that McKenna would be willing to talk to the Scottish side given his boyhood allegiances. "Growing up, we all have our preferences," he said when questioned about these. "It's unlikely all people has to publicly and declare what they were, but of course it's a massive sports organization." McKenna agreed to a fresh four-year contract in 2024 and was questioned about his alleged buyout clause. "Throughout coaching agreements, there are things," he responded. "I don't know what mine are and, if I did, I wouldn't tell you anyway! "I tackle this role like I'll be Town's coach forever. I know that's not invariably going to be the case, but I will consistently give maximum effort as while I remain in position." Bellamy's Position The former striker represented Celtic on loan from Newcastle United in 2005, but the ex- Welsh striker is inclined to finish the current World Cup qualification, a stance that would practically eliminate the mid-forties from assuming the Glasgow position. Wales are presently in third place in their qualifying group behind group toppers the Red Devils and runners-up Macedonia. Wins over Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in next month would book their position in the final qualifying round, but they are virtually assured of making those, thanks to a successful European competition campaign, should they not finish as their group second place. Given his current stance, Bellamy, whose agreement concludes after Euro 2028, would be unavailable until after the play-offs at the minimum. Key Points Kieran McKenna refutes any talks with Celtic McKenna stresses dedication to Ipswich Town Craig Bellamy focused on international campaign Each managers linked with the Glasgow position The Welsh coach not free until after tournament qualifiers