'Mathematical completion doesn't change too much'

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Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has been talking to BBC Match of the Day after his side were relegated to the Championship: "We've been through it the last few weeks. We knew it was pretty likely and we had conversations inside to focus on each game as they come. We know there is a time for reflection so today the mathematical completion doesn't change too much. We have been through the emotions."
On the supporters: "They have been fantastic, they have been on the journey with us. It has been an incredible journey - from the middle of League One to competing in the Premier League in an unprecedented way.
"They have seen the group has given everything and competed in so many games. At the end, we have fallen short but it's not for lack of effort. They have been fantastic and we really appreciate the support."
On the red card: "We managed the game well. It has been a very difficult week in terms of availability and getting a team out there. We managed the game really well, we were solid, we were frustrating the opponent. The game was right where we wanted it to be.
"We were frustrated with the first yellow card and then it changes the game - 11 v 10 with the crowd they have here is almost an impossible task.
"Ben [Johnson] is running at the last man. Dan Burn sticks his leg and knee out and there is probably minimum contact, but there is contact there. If you are running at that speed, you don't have to get smacked by it and you can go over on the contact. I don't think Ben has taken a dive in his life."
On red cards being costly this season: "They have been. That's five red cards. I think we had one in my two and half years before this season. To have five this season is a reflection of a lot of things."