Town boss Paul Jewell has admitted that the loan situation is not ideal but says he needs to bring in experienced players rather than “younger, hungry” signings until the Blues’ league position is more secure. The additions of Richie Wellens, DJ Campbell and Bilel Mohsni late last week took the total of loanees to seven.

Jewell told the club site: “Bringing in loans is not ideal, I know that, but it’s the situation we find ourselves in.

"We’re not flush with millions of pounds to just go out and spend on whoever we want.

“We keep talking about this being a long-term project, though I know that doesn’t wash with a lot people and I understand that.

“We’d like to go with younger, hungry players, but until we can get a foothold in this division and move forward to a stronger position, we have to go with experience.”

Meanwhile, Portman Road hasn't made the short-list of 2015 rugby World Cup venues, despite "an initial conversation" having taken place.

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jscott1972 added 21:40 - Oct 8 Would it not of been easier just to go with a blend of experience and youth and stick with it, rather than changing your mind all the time. No team in this division can rely on youth as its still physical and direct and likewise a team full of old experienced players wouldn't cope with the pace of the championship either. I am a qualified coach working in a pro academy and I can't believe jewel hadn't worked this out and developed a plan and stuck with it. The top managers has a system and style of play they believe in and get players in to fit the system. It makes recruiting scouting much easier. I don't believe pj operates this way which is wrong IMHO

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Danfootie added 22:12 - Oct 8 Pip50 and retro blue Take it your Jewell backers still? you could be seen as being the unintelligent "space between the ears ones" no problem if you are its your opinion No need to insult others for there's is there??
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levington added 22:51 - Oct 8 Perhaps he should give his wife's Laura Ashley jacket a rest?
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Woodbridgian added 22:51 - Oct 8 If you read this in isolation you would think these are the comments of Someone who has inherited this mess Not someone who has single handily caused them! This man is an idiot
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alfromcol added 22:57 - Oct 8 Anyone know what really happened re the N'Daw situation on Saturday?
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hairbear added 23:21 - Oct 8 Some on here make me chuckle, poor old Paul hasn't had the money its not his fault. Lyall, Burley, Big Joe all imo did very well on a much smaller budget than we operate on now. There has been more money spent at town this season alone than 70% of other championship sides, yet were in the bottom 2. JEWELL OUT!!!
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hairbear added 23:26 - Oct 8 GiggsITFC If we are relegated this season, will you still back PJ and blame the "not real fans"?
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whiskey added 04:11 - Oct 9 thanks for making your opinion humble.
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hairbear added 07:42 - Oct 9 How about an opinion then Mr whiskey?
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SomershamBlue added 08:49 - Oct 9 Evans & Clegg should get down on their knees and beg BFJ to come back...
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ArnieMsBigToe added 08:52 - Oct 9 I added a comment on here yesterday. Before we oust PJ we have to have a viable replacement. I suggested Terry Butcher. If we can't get him, how about Alan Curbishley. He managed to keep Charlton in the Premiership, when in reality, they were too small. Its ok to slag off PJ but that's purely negative. Try to think of viable alternatives. . . please!!
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levington added 09:17 - Oct 9 Trying to start the season 9 games in means you won't get promoted. Fact. If you want to do better next year now is the time to get a new manager.
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tractorboy2421 added 10:21 - Oct 9 end of the day, he,s the manager - he picks the squad - he signs players - HE GOT US INTO THIS MESS & LEAGUE POSITION, its his fault FACT.......... stop moaning u clown & do us a favour - JOG ON !!
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Lightningboy added 10:24 - Oct 9 Viable alternatives?... Billy Davies..Jim Magilton..George Burley..Alan Curbishley..Karl Robinson..Russell Osman..Ray Wilkins..
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WarkyWonderLand added 11:12 - Oct 9 So Bolton sack Coyle and we have to put up with Mr Jewell. Come on Mr Evans grow some and do what is best for our club. I am sure that if he was an employee in another part of your business he wouldn't still be there.
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Baillie_Bear added 12:13 - Oct 9 One thing I would like to point out is the fitness of our players. They look tired late into games and conceed goal because of this (Cardiff, case and point). This lack of fitness could be down to his beliefs that we dont need a propper fitness coach. We get in loan players, many of which are being loaned out to get match fit. Sort that out and the rest should follow. He should look to get people in their last year of contract signed up otherwise we will be looking for more loan players next time arround.

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Baillie_Bear added 12:13 - Oct 9 One thing I would like to point out is the fitness of our players. They look tired late into games and conceed goal because of this (Cardiff, case and point). This lack of fitness could be down to his beliefs that we dont need a propper fitness coach. We get in loan players, many of which are being loaned out to get match fit. Sort that out and the rest should follow. He should look to get people in their last year of contract signed up otherwise we will be looking for more loan players next time arround.

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Baillie_Bear added 12:13 - Oct 9 One thing I would like to point out is the fitness of our players. They look tired late into games and conceed goal because of this (Cardiff, case and point). This lack of fitness could be down to his beliefs that we dont need a propper fitness coach. We get in loan players, many of which are being loaned out to get match fit. Sort that out and the rest should follow. He should look to get people in their last year of contract signed up otherwise we will be looking for more loan players next time arround.

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Bergholtblue added 14:12 - Oct 9 Be careful what you wish for. At his previous clubs, when Jewell finally leaves, Chris Hutchings takes over and he does worse than Jewell!
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hairbear added 15:02 - Oct 9 Bergholtblue you mean we might be bottom of the instead of second bottom? JEWELL OUT!!!
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newtownfan13 added 16:09 - Oct 9 Does Jewell mean that the 'experienced players' are not 'hungry'!!!!!!!!! I don't see where the younger signings got us into this mess as none of the 'younger and hungry' players were let play with ANY consistency whatsoever. Carson, Hyam, Murray, and Smith all contracted players signed to keep the bench warm fecking ridiculous, does Jewell know how to pick his nose never mind the starting 11 on a Saturday. IMO younger and hungry players provide good games with positive results with a few 'experienced' players there for guidance. Changes need to be made and quickly, play the youth as they will certainly not let themselves down as they have too much to prove to the Club, to the fans and to themselves..................................

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patrickswell added 19:31 - Oct 9 “We keep talking about this being a long-term project, though I know that doesn't wash with a lot people and I understand that Credit to him for realising that no-one is listening to him anymore.
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