Do you really feel the fan base on an Internet forum represents the fanbase that actually attend and interacts with players and managers in public? Judging by the 'fanbase' here on redcafe, you'd think ETH would be egged or insulted everyday outside of the office.
That aside, McKenna has his squad playing to his system so well. Other than Leif Davis who leads the assists charts in the Championship, individually speaking, they don't have anyone in particular who has outstanding metrics compared to players in the Leceister, Leeds or Southampton or other teams for instance. In fact, the squad has players who are quite error prone to individual mistakes, especially in defense which is likely why they have conceded 47 goals already this season.
That's being said he, the belief and mentality he has instilled in this squad and the freedom he allows them is something else. Reminds me a bit of Postecoglus teams. They just won't lie down and take a loss without a fight. I feel that he has got this Ipswich squad to play beyond their means. Maybe its easier to get a squad of average players to buy in to your tactics and system than it would for superstar players? What is clear though is he has clearly got the trust of his players, has a sharp eye for transfer targets and is tactically very astute. He made four subs at the same time against Bristol and they changed the game for Ipswich.
I think he's got a very bright future ahead of him but I don't think it's the right time for him to jump ship yet at Ipswich.
