Ipswich Town’s Kieran expresses his happiness at returning home.
Kieran McKenna expresses his enthusiasm about returning to Portman Road for consecutive games this week. After securing two victories on the road, earning six points from matches against Millwall and Swansea, Ipswich Town is set to face Rotherham United on Tuesday and Birmingham City on Saturday at home.
Speaking to TownTV before the Rotherham game, Kieran acknowledges the challenges despite being at home. He emphasizes the need for the team to perform at their best against Rotherham, expecting a strong defensive approach from the opposition. Despite the difficulties, he appreciates the advantage of not having to travel and enjoys the support of the home crowd for two consecutive games on their home pitch.
Kieran is aware of the capabilities of Rotherham United, managed by Leam Richardson, who took over from Matt Taylor earlier in the season. Recognizing Richardson’s familiarity with Ipswich players from his time at Wigan, Kieran anticipates a tough challenge. He highlights the competitive nature of Rotherham, emphasizing the team’s resilience and the importance of Ipswich maintaining a high level of motivation to secure positive results in both upcoming matches.