Leeds United faced ridicule after missing out on automatic promotion to Leicester City and Ipswich Town, but the road to the top flight may not be as smooth for all three clubs involved.
The competition for automatic promotion in the Championship this year was fierce, with Leeds finishing on an impressive 90 points that would usually secure a spot in the top two. However, Leicester and Ipswich showed exceptional quality, finishing ahead of Leeds to secure promotion to the Premier League.
Leicester City celebrated their promotion at Leeds’ expense, with players and fans poking fun at their rivals. Ipswich Town also got in on the act, with striker Kayden Jackson seen taunting Leeds during their victory parade.
Leeds still have a chance at promotion through the playoffs, but Southampton and other teams could stand in their way. Ipswich’s rise to prominence in recent years has been credited to coach Kieran McKenna, who has attracted attention from clubs like Brighton and Chelsea.
With managerial changes happening at top-flight clubs, McKenna could be in line for a big move himself. The uncertainty surrounding his future has added another layer of complexity to the situation for both Ipswich and Leeds, who may find their plans for next season disrupted before they even begin.
