How Kieran McKenna's GENIUS Ipswich Tactics DOMINATED The Championship!

Tactical Analysis of how #IpswichTown secured promotion to the Premier League, thanks to the brilliant tactics of Kieran #McKenna
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[@mrjoshuahart]

Who's here after Chelsea parted ways with Pochettino

[@gladysosei3893]

Lol me

[@ahmedali926]

Same here 😢😂

[@andreihidayat7602]

Here I am 😭

[@AffectionateBloomingFlow-dz2cc]

Me😂

[@vaverioatin3732]

Me. This insight of McKenna tactics Is appealing but considering he never have top league experience+ European matches, things could go south before october

[@RandomStuff-tf6kx]

Well we sacked Poch so now I'm here

[@Antwandontstop]

Does this video make you intrested

[@Vatendekimusic]

Me

[@Theobald_CR7]

Same here😂

[@markandremy]

lol, me too 😂😂😂

[@Deehydrate]

He is going to United if he leaves Ipswich

[@valzor2562]

what I like about Mckenna, especially in build up, is that hes took the best principles from RDZ, the press bait and enforced patterns deep, but not leant too hard into it. Hes created the patterns to go forward without being pressed and on top of that, hes also got them going long. Keiffer-moore and hirst have been great target men that have allowed a new dimension when normal build up patterns have gone wrong. The intensity OOP, especially on the counterpress, just shows how he wants to play the game. variable and intense, with plenty of speed. loved watching ipswich this year. Said he was one of my top 5 to take at united at the new manager if we do move ten hag on, and while he probably still needs another year, and a year in the prem, i stand by it. very flexible, very intense and very direct. love it all. Would like to see him develop a proper midblock into his strategy and transition more to a hybrid press as well, but until that becomes needed, best not to mess with whats already working.

[@brownkemosabe]

Ten Hag's got the boot and I'm here.

[@iwantgoals1566]

Here as a United fan after I heard we held talks with his reps. Appears that his style is very similar to RDZ with the false transitions and I think if RDZ wants full ctrl of transfers INEOS won't give it to him and may turn somewhere else cause that's not there model. However I think there's a huge element of risk if we do hire him cause he's nowhere near as experienced as RDZ and the players might not have that respect for him cause he's a very young coach and he still hasn't done much in the game compared to RDZ. That said he has worked for us under Ole and knows the issues at the club, it's just that the managers hot seat is a different kettle of fish. Would be better to let him cook elsewhere before taking the plunge.

[@johnalwyn5447]

Good analysis. You had Burgess and Woolfenden on the wrong sides, and Omari isn’t always on the wing, but your explanations were clear and true.

[@DanielAbraham-ru3dk]

goodbye ten hairs, I will miss u and ur project

[@user-rk8zl1mm5d]

Brilliant analysis

[@PaganMan1966]

Great video. Nice work 👏

[@Alfredsson14]

Very Accurate analysis.

[@AlieMohamedkomeh-jv4ll]

Team to watch

[@RishModi]

Quality video brother👏🏼 earned a sub

[@franklinrwful]

Losing only six games was an amazing achievement. Ipswich were also the top scoring team but also lacked the ability to keep a clean sheet. It will be interesting to see how they fare in the Premier League. They do have a history of having an impact at the top level.

[@JoolsUK]

We're going to spend millions on defenders!!

[@blazingdonkey]

Excellent analysis. Whilst it is true that we conceded more goals than Leeds and Leicester in total, surprisingly we did actually keep 15 clean sheets out of 46 games which is the equal 4th best alongside Leicester. That being said, no doubt that McKenna and his staff are more than aware that we will need to strengthen to be competitive for the EPL.

[@christophercorbett5074]

More than can be said for Norwich anyway

[@AlieMohamedkomeh-jv4ll]

Great team

[@nlsnmrgn_theblukid]

Nice analysis 👏🏽👏🏽🖖🏽

[@FanInTheStandAnotherSportsPod]

Quality video! Would you mind me using this as inspiration on a video of how Mckenna's tactics would translate to the Brighton squad if they sign him?

[@johnholkham2420]

Exactly how Brighton played under De Zerbi and when it worked it was great , but Premiership clubs will either out play you ie Man City or sit deep and counter Ie West Ham. Every team you line up against will has nearly every position filled by an international player who will be faster and better marking and pressing.

[@jontalbot1]

As a Town fan l agree. The team lacks pace through the middle and key players like Chaplin find it hard to operate with a really tight press. The good thing about KMK, if he stays, is he adapts. The keeper is not really PL standard nor the two centre backs. The two midfield linchpins, Morsy and Luongo at this stage of their careers are not quick or technical enough either. Burns, Hirst and Broadhead are effective

[@jasonparfitt4299]

Ipswich fan here,fantastic effort from the boys.However that defence needs to be seriously improved.

[@tbeau6663]

Totally agree with that.

[@VKBKK]

Enjoyed this and taking mind off United who pays players handsomely n no fight or hunger vs more variables n bonus to earn their wages

[@AJAnalysis]

A pleasant change lol Thanks so much for the donation, hope you have been keeping well! 💚

[@damsideau]

I wonder if we are witnessing another team like Forest from almost half a century ago who can go up the leagues so fast and win the Premier League!

[@AndrewErebor]

U mean 20yrs from now The competition in the pl is too much for them to move up I reckon they won't get past 16 or like Burnley relegate

[@johnholkham2420]

Dream on , I’m sure Ipswich are good but finishing 17 th will be a major achievement, compare Ipswich to current Forest squad and man for man Forest are better players and Forest struggled.

[@thesedreamsarefree]

@@johnholkham2420 There were reasons why Forest struggled more than they should have but mid table safety was the best they might have achieved this season. To compete with that Ipswich would have to follow Forest's example and spend. The other teams promoted the same season as Forest both had the bare bones of a Premier League set up, Bournmouth having spent 5 of the previous 7 seasons in the PL and Fulham having spent 4 of the previous 6 in the PL. Burnley had spent 7 of the previous 8 seasons in the PL and favourites among the promoted clubs to survive but showed it's no guarantee. Forest had to start from scratch, which is what Ipswich have to do and it's not easy. I actually think Nottingham Forest should get more credit, just for surviving and their low block counter attacking style is geared to just that. If Ipswich try to play the same style of football they played in The Championship they'll need to invest in players who can do that against Premier League defenses.

[@johnholkham2420]

@@thesedreamsarefree Yes I believe that if you can Survive 3 seasons in the PL your much better equipped for the Future. A. You attract better players, B your existing players and Coaching staff now have PL experience , C the Television money really starts to kick in. I think Forest have done well . The big problem is you can spend millions and yet there’s no guarantee the player you buy will perform Brighton certainly brought some duds in their first 3 seasons. This is why Brighton have switched from buying ready made players to buying young talent from around the world which they then bring on like Macalister some make the first team a few are so good we can’t keep them and those which don’t make it are still sold for quite good money .

[@yashbhagat4435]

The problem with this tactic is that quality pressers like city and arsenal won't allow that switch. Its the classic RB clubs tactics. Also low block teams won't take the bait

[@olumidegodwin2419]

Poch gone, we here to see what's next 😂😂

[@VKBKK]

Hmmn this sounds like a manager who understands how to play the United way, quick passing n keeping ball on the ground 😜 great vid bro

[@franklinrwful]

United under Sir Alex Ferguson? They seem to be very adaptable and never give up.

[@n0body550]

Well he was at Itd

[@cfc-prototype1200]

All I've seen are tactics that work against pressing teams , my main concern is how does he breakdown lowblocks which isthe biggest headache for top 6 prem coaches

[@khakchangreang3399]

I think championship got more low block playing team than Pl

[@ABESW0RLD]

Hopefully he does well managing in the prem and maybe make the jump to man utd

[@franklinrwful]

Being a Man U fan, it is logical that McKenna could eventually go to United.

[@christophercorbett5074]

Eventually perhaps Poisoned chalice that job at the moment Mc Kenna should stay put as should other ex United men making an impact ie Carrick and Robins

[@eisarehman-8216]

Get well soon

[@AJAnalysis]

Cheers mate! 💚

[@ivano8391]

Watching this, you can argue this was what Poch was trying to implement. The issue is that chelsea doesnt have a keeper who can play the ball off his feet, and our CB's were not quick to release the ball in open space. Also our FB's werent able to create open space or find themselves in positions to create space in the mid. Nothing against this manager, but I dont think anything will change with the squad we currently have.

[@jamarholder1694]

Based on which evidence can you argue this?

[@miacaliper6244]

That’s similar to what he coached under Ole then.

[@ibrahimabdikarim9765]

How well do they play against low blocks?

[@donal5148]

What about out of possession, what's the tactics?

[@craftykev]

Another Ipswich expert appears on KZbin...

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

What's your point?

[@craftykev]

@@Paddythefriendlykiwi it's funny how they've only recently appeared...

[@AJAnalysis]

Actually my local club so I know a lot about them 😅💚

[@craftykev]

@@AJAnalysis not Manchester?

[@AJAnalysis]

@@craftykev Nope 💚

[@MisterCampbell007]

Genuine question. Do you think Vincent Kompany would do better at a bigger club ? I mean he’s in a situation now where McKenna will find himself next season. Good tactics to use against the lower the level teams in the championship but you don’t have that control in the premiership

[@AndrewErebor]

Exactly thank you someone logical Burnley dominated the championship last season Strong defence good finishers came to the league are been relegated It will be the same thing for Ipswich

[@christophercorbett5074]

Burnley have disappointed me with an ability to fold up under pressure Or rather a lack of it Plenty of talent but little hard work Luton were the opposite I see both in Ipswich so reckon they can survive Middlesbrough would have made a better fist of it that Sheffield United did this season as well

[@Alfredsson14]

Probably Burnley board focuses on younger prospects to buy. Maybe it wasn't Kompany's choice. He will gladly focuses on 3/4 already premier- proven players. But the owners want to play moneyball, and the Premier it's not for that (unless you are a Brighton after 3 years minimum of struggles to save Premier partecipation). You can do that in other leagues (France, Belgium, Nederland etc...). Brentford did with good results and Nottingham did twice spending lot of money just because they were lucky to found 3 recently promoted teams

[@Alfredsson14]

Yes, so it's better he will turn on a "Brentford style of play" 😉

[@blaggers12]

Burgess was on the left, and Woolfie on the right.

[@davidpeters8821]

So basically De Zerbi 2.0. A different school of tactics

[@lesegoramatlo1488]

Im tryna research this Brother after Poch

[@assanchamcham3628]

Poch got sacked -- so I'm here.

[@her3630]

Same

[@umarmars47]

Belum habis

[@richyclubsport5155]

McKenna will be MUFC manager in the next few years

[@cjmillsnun]

I hope not. I'd like him to stay with Town.

[@franklinrwful]

Apparently McKenna has been a Man U fan since childhood. However the pressure to succeed is so much higher for a manager of the Reds who are expected to win trophies whereas at Ipswich there is a much more tolerant and patient attitude in support of the team boss. It could be said that Ipswich are most famous for the quality of their managers Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson who went on to manage England.

[@gabebernal]

nah, he will be chelsea's manager in the next few days

[@sudharshanve8519]

Didn't you lot booted him out in 2022, cause "he ain't got tactics"??? What a bunch of parts!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tbeau6663]

Not years.....days!!

[@EXEplosion4242]

Tuanzebe seems fine out of MU.... less injury is it?

[@jontalbot1]

He is class, really like him. He was very rusty at first, often out of position. But he has gradually improved. He is a good footballer with both feet, good in the air, very strong, always calm. In my opinion the best defender we have had since Kevin Beattie. All he lacks is Beattie’s thrust and determination, oh and the ability to play a pinpoint 50 yard ball.

[@nmkcomps]

How’s this different to de zerbi?

[@kennethmawomo2312]

As long as they keep the ball like City then low blocks can be opened up

[@Cloudlol192]

So basically if there is any sort of low block McKenna’s tactics are gonna get destroyed or they will get countered all the time

[@jontalbot1]

Very good- only l do not agree in your assessment of the players. All teams play to a system and the system only works as well as the players execute it. People who do not watch the team regularly latch onto Hutchinson but Burns is more consistent and effective over a season as any Town fan will tell you. They will also tell you that none of this would work without Morsy, deservedly the fans choice for Championship player of the year. They will also tell you that the players are all consistent performers and the subs nearly always strengthen rather than weaken team performance and there us coherence and togetherness about the team which enables them to come back from losing positions, score late and perform well when it is most necessary. They did not bottle the promotion run in and finished 21 points clear of any team in the championship the previous season.

[@wolfswinkel8906]

Meanwhile 3-1-6 buildup is the hill that ten Hag will die on.

[@nosadzone8845]

You want to compare McKenna with EtH?😅😅😅😅

[@akib2542]

They're gonna come to OT and banter us aren't they? 😅

[@thaboseane502]

United actually have the players for this type of system. If ETH is sacked id rather we bring McKenna in

[@kenobi4582]

Is he gonna have us play hoofball

[@AndrewErebor]

Good luck with them playing this against city and arsenal next season

[@tbeau6663]

and Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Spurs, Man United, Aston Villa and West Ham. Straight back down.

[@xStarNxB]

Nowadays, every manager wants their team to play out from the back

[@dw4076]

Would rashford gain his form back with mckenna

[@tbeau6663]

I think so.........Rashford will be back

[@mxttyuyt2374]

Not packed with quality? We have quality throughout the squad.

[@n0body550]

They have been a quality team but not quality players if you get me

[@oladelehotonu7596]

I wish United would buy Davis as our new LB

[@tbeau6663]

Great going forward......can't defend

[@UNITED8993]

i think its madness utd are looking at mckenna. madness

[@jontalbot1]

I agree. He needs at least a season in the PL first.

[@UNITED8993]

@@jontalbot1 100% I actually like his tactical setup, I think he’s a decent coach but to manage egos at a team like United you have to be tried and tested and McKenna isn’t!

[@adeyemiolanrenwaju6043]

As far as am concerned you try this against a mancity team you are down at arrival.

[@jontalbot1]

City beat everyone so it’s not really much of an observation

[@LeecMTB]

What I don’t get is, if this guy is so good why did he not have this impact when he was at Utd already?

[@ExpoPlayzGamez]

he went to go learn and manage himself thats why

[@LeecMTB]

@@ExpoPlayzGamez do you not think it’s a little strange though, he has clearly been superb at ipswich, what happened with him at united, has he really been able to learn that much in such a short time and create such an impact?

[@Khumalic]

Idk man, but we’re in case Chels really appoints him

[@sauceman5971]

similar to de zerbi

[@user-fi2db3xp8k]

dId,nt they come second

[@Ulfcytel]

Yes, one point behind just-relegated Leicester with their still pretty much Prem squad (plus another good manager in Maresca) and ahead of Leeds and Southampton the same.

[@christophercorbett5074]

Yes but come off it Leicester had a whole lot bigger squad and wage bill You must be either a Leicester or Norwich fan I think!!

[@tbeau6663]

@@Ulfcytel Leeds and Southampton bottled it........which massively helped Ipswich into 2nd place

[@Ulfcytel]

@@tbeau6663 All four teams were staggering towards the end, exhausted mentally as much as physically. Hardly surprising, considering the pace and intensity of the struggle for the top two. Which perhaps Leeds and Suthampton had the worst of, after needing to play catch-up following poor starts to the season. Leicester and Ipswich also dropped points in the final weeks, but we and the Foxes manged to hold it toghether enough to get over the line.

[@rootedops1318]

so it will be another bruno hoof ball switch of play lol count me out!

[@luinorbeckham5647]

I had a feeling His style will put mudryk on bench

[@nigelrhodes2993]

Burgess and Wolfenden on the wrong sides.

[@malcolmkgogobi2773]

I am really disappointed in Chelsea…

[@user-zc2sz1os3j]

How come EVERYONE gets better once they leave United? What is wrong with this club?

[@ABESW0RLD]

Not everyone. Look at Neville

[@sunglee3935]

Every one but Neville. Sancho is in champions league final and starting at dortmund and couldn’t start at man utd.

[@ABESW0RLD]

@sunglee3935 tbh, that's sanchos mentality. He's comparable to why Di maria flopped but different mentality issues. Di Maria didn't want to be here, Sancho was having fun with his English friends here imo. But you're right, look at Darmian, Eriksen (at brentford), dan James and Smalling (Smalling was good at united anyway).

[@sunglee3935]

@@ABESW0RLD sancho needs some one to do a one two pass but man utd just wants people to do it alone. We don’t have a system. You have to be at Vinicius level to succeed here. Ten hag doesn’t have tactics and abandons the midfield

[@AndrewErebor]

​@@sunglee3935cause Sancho is shite in a united shirt He's a flair player who doesn't track back In the prem good luck with that you have to track back else the opposition will get u pants down And he's been shite way B4 Eth came I mean 10goals in 3yrs are you fucking kidding me

[@kieranhughes4147]

can’t believe this got called “individual brilliance” when he was at united under ole

[@Mo-tv7wn]

Who is here after hearing the Chelsea rumors few hours ago ?

[@mofizzayofficial]

Pep would destroy this tactic

[@footballhighlights1936]

RIP to my beloved club chelsea, never again will we sit at the big table with the rest of the big boys ruined by this ownership absolutely ruined

[@Tattletale_Strangler.]

This quick switch side tactics won't work with Madueke & Mudryk football iq

[@brooksproducer4580]

Who else is here because some clueless owners sacked Pochettino? 😅😞😞😞😞

[@farhadchaudhry]

And yet apparently Ole had a bunch of amateurs around him. "Jobs for the boys" Media around United is just toxic.

[@grimekitty3381]

First

[@xsokolow]

to suck dik

[@sudharshanve8519]

So basically he is now suddenly "godly" as manager. But when he was the right hand man of Ole at Man United, "his team had no tactics"??? Hmm!!

[@Thuen88]

Fans will say the same thing about Mckenna after a few weeks

[@talkfootball972]

I'm here just because we sacked Pochettino

[@tbeau6663]

Ipswich finished SECOND........ plus, Leeds and Southampton bottled it. There was no domination.

[@jontalbot1]

One point behind Leicester with a budget a tenth of theirs. Town finished 21 points above the next team who were in the Championship last year. They played their last game with eight players who were in League One the season before. Now do you get it?

[@rodrigorodders7173]

So Enzo doesn’t fit this style

[@METAMEZ360]

Antony might be good if mckenna is appointed