Kieran McKenna has admitted that Sam Morsy was right to apologise to supporters after the Ipswich Town skipper appeared to have an altercation with a fan following Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw with Bristol Rovers.

Social media footage showed Morsy apparently arguing with a fan immediately after the disappointing midweek draw that saw Ipswich drop to fourth in the League One table.

The morning after the night before, Morsy took to social media himself to issue a statement apologising for his actions — a stance that was backed by his manager during today’s press conference ahead of the must-win game against bottom club Forest Green Rovers.

When asked about the incident, McKenna said: “I think it [the apology] was an important thing to do. I think the situation has gone now and it is in the past.

“Samy rightly came out and apologised to the supporters and showed a gratitude that we all have for our fantastic support.

“After the game, of course, emotions are running high. The supporters care deeply, the players care deeply and the staff care deeply and we are all trying to pull in the same direction as we all want the same things.

“It is understandable that sometimes emotions can get the better of any of us, but I think Samy did well to put an apology out very quickly off his own back.

“It is good that it has been well received and as Samy said himself, us within the club are so grateful and appreciative of all the support we have had.

“We certainly don’t take it for granted and we hope we can give them more days to enjoy as the season goes along and as the years go on.”

Writing on Twitter on Wednesday morning, the 31-year-old Town skipper said: “I’d like to apologise for my actions after yesterday’s match.

“I was emotional and I completely understand the fans’ frustrations, we will give all we have to turn it around.

“I can’t explain how proud I am to lead this iconic football club. Every week you turn up in your numbers, pay your hard-earned cash to follow us home and away, and there’s not a second that I don’t appreciate that. See you on Saturday.”

Photo: Matchday Images

Suffolkboy added 17:11 - Feb 17 These things happen ; and it's how WE react ,stand out by acknowledging our fault lines, state genuinely and promptly how sorry we are AND jointly move on ! K M is a leader of men , SM has behaved admirably well – let's recognise the edgy situations which present – for us all - and move forward wiser and happier together ! Well done KM ,well said SM . COYB
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Stato added 18:25 - Feb 17 I have no criticism of Morsy but like it or not he has a contract if employment which forbids these after match outbursts against fans. Lots of armchair McKenna fans all slagging off those that spend a lot of money to cheer Morsy on but sadly little understanding of their ambitions to see this club promoted. A shame Morsy got spoken to like that but the supporter isn't paid £25k a week to pass it back and forwards with woolfy on the half way line.

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John4Bettina added 18:36 - Feb 17 Boss an, where do you get £25k a week from? Whatever, the way I see things, the team (including Sammy) are doing their level best and we should be supporting them all however disappointing recent results and performances have been
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John4Bettina added 18:36 - Feb 17 Boss an, where do you get £25k a week from? Whatever, the way I see things, the team (including Sammy) are doing their level best and we should be supporting them all however disappointing recent results and performances have been
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micky_1560 added 19:21 - Feb 17 Boss man nothing deserves calling Morsy a CU#T!! We are all disappointed with recent results, but nothing can condone that!
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