simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Paul Jewell has left his job as manager of Ipswich Town with the club bottom of the Championship.Jewell, 48, has parted by mutual consent after Tuesday's loss to Derby - his 11th straight game without a win. Analysis Alex Mathie BBC Radio Suffolk pundit and ex-Ipswich striker"It was a matter of time. He's not had much luck but they're conceding too many goals and not scoring enough. It makes sense to move on."The problem is who is Marcus Evans going to bring in? At this moment in time they're looking at relegation so it's a big concern who they bring in."The new manager is on a hiding to nothing. He's either going to keep them up or they're going to go down and have to rebuild again."It's not a high profile club like it used to be. It's on a downward spiral. Someone like Mick McCarthy would be ideal. Whether the job is big enough for him I don't know."Former Wigan and Derby boss Jewell becomes the third manager to leave Portman Road during Marcus Evans's five-year period as Town owner."I could not have had any more support than I have from Marcus and [chief executive] Simon Clegg," he said."We all know that football is a results business though and I've never hidden from the fact that our results have not been good enough."It's been a privilege to be manager of such a fantastic football club and I want to thank the staff and the supporters for the backing they have given me in my time at the club and wish Ipswich Town the best of fortunes ahead."Jewell's assistant Chris Hutchings has been placed in caretaker charge and will prepare the side for Saturday's visit of Sheffield Wednesday."Since he first walked through the door here, no-one has worked harder to bring success to this club than Paul Jewell," said Evans, who is also Town's chairman."Unfortunately his outstanding commitment has not been rewarded by results on the pitch and having spoken with Paul at length, we feel it's best for him and the club if we go our separate ways. Managers under Marcus EvansJim Magilton: Sacked in May 2009 after three years in charge but just seven months after Evans had bought the clubRoy Keane: Sacked in January 2011 after two disappointing seasonsPaul Jewell: Leaves by mutual consent after 21 months in charge and a 15th-place finish in his only full season"I'm bitterly disappointed - as is Paul - that it has not worked out as we had hoped when he became our manager 21 months ago and I would like to put on record my thanks for his services to the club and wish him every success in the future."Jewell, who has won just one league game this season, succeeded Roy Keane in the job in January 2011.He steered Town away from relegation during that campaign, but followed that up with another season of struggle which eventually ended with a 15th-place finish.Jewell was unable to bring in the players he wanted this summer and has instead relied heavily on the loan market, signing eight individuals on temporary deals.But, with the club floundering at the wrong end of the table, it was looking increasingly unlikely that Jewell would be able to provide Evans with the promotion push he desperately wants and, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the pair have parted ways.In recent years the former striker has not been able to replicate his early fortune in management, when he led Bradford and Wigan to the Premier League. Ipswich under Evans2007-08: Eighth2008-09: Ninth2009-10: 15th2010-11: 13th2011-12: 15thBut his latest stint follows ill-fated periods at Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday.Historically Evans has made his appointments swiftly and former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has already been linked with the Portman Road job."The search for a new manager of this club is well under way and I am confident that we will find the right man to get the best out of the players, both individually and collectively, and lead the team to future success," said Clegg."The immediate focus is to ensure we secure three points on Saturday and in this regards I have asked Chris Hutchings to take over as caretaker manager."Ipswich will hold a news conference at 15:00 BST, but an announcement on a new manager is not expected.Long time coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,715 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 That was clever of him because he didnae arrive there as much o' a manager ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,673 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ipswich is like a poisoned chalice just now, nothing seems to be going for them.Who will they bring in now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Terrible manager and a proper cretin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,487 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Ipswich is like a poisoned chalice just now, nothing seems to be going for them.Who will they bring in now?Usual suspects who are linked with every championship job will be mentioned with a few others who are now on the unemployment line being added to the list: Owen Coyle, Billy Davies, Sean Dyche, Kevin Blackwell, Steve Kean & Mike Appleton probably. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Usual suspects who are linked with every championship job will be mentioned with a few others who are now on the unemployment line being added to the list: Owen Coyle, Billy Davies, Sean Dyche, Kevin Blackwell, Steve Kean & Mike Appleton probably.Mick McCarthy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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