Championship

McKENNA BEMOANS SPOT-KICK DECISIONS

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The LeaguePaper Team
1 February 2026

PERPLEXED: Kieran McKenna

IPSWICH boss Keiran McKenna believes his side should have had more than just one penalty in the draw against Preston.
“I think we should have had another two,” he said. “I think the second one, the shove on Jack Clarke as he comes in the box and someone comes in and crashes into him from behind, is a clear penalty.
“And for me the one that comes back to Jack as he tries to pop it round the corner for Chuba (Akpom) in the box, a midfielder is there and arm out and moves his arm towards the ball and knocks it away from Chu-ba and ...

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