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Jewell Confirms Owner's Backing
Monday, 22nd Oct 2012 11:07

Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that owner Marcus Evans has reiterated that he is still fully behind him, as reported by TWTD yesterday. The pair spoke on Sunday afternoon, Jewell having said he was to consider his future in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Hull City.

Jewell told the club site: “I had another restless night on Saturday and then spoke to Marcus Evans on Sunday afternoon about the situation.

“We had a good chat and yet again, he gave me his 100 per cent backing. I couldn’t really ask for more support from the owner to be honest.”

The Town boss says he has also had received support from players, ex-players and managers elsewhere: “I’ve had text messages of support from the players as well, from other managers and from players that have played for this club — even some I have let go!

“That has meant a lot to me. I’ve spoken to the coaching staff and we’re now preparing for what is obviously a very important game on Tuesday against Derby.”

He admits that form has to pick up very soon, with speculation growing that Alan Curbishley is being lined-up as his potential successor: “I said a few things after Saturday’s game — perhaps in the heat of the moment but it’s clear that results on the pitch have not been good enough.

“I can only continue to do my best for this football club to turn things around. That has to happen very quickly though.”


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Edmunds5 added 11:11 - Oct 22
In out in out shake it all about...
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JimmyJazz added 11:13 - Oct 22
The situation is really quite simple.

The owner will state his 100% support until such a time as he's ready to relieve you of your post. To say anything else would be foolish
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Alan_Handsome added 11:13 - Oct 22
....you do the reo-coker and you turn around that's what it's all about....ooohhhhhhhh Paaaaaauuuuuuuuullllllllyyyyyyy Pauuuullly Jewell.......
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Vic added 11:15 - Oct 22
I'm not surprised ME has said he still has his confidence - that's that's jusy normal Director speak. he's not going to say anything else until he sacks him is he!

But he's obviously been told that there's got to be a big change THIS WEEK - or else. I reckon he Needs at least 4 points or he's out.

Personally I think he should go now.
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matthewharley added 11:16 - Oct 22
CALL IT A DAY PJ YOU ARE JUST STALLING THE PROCESS BRING IN JOE JORDAN
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AlexGreen added 11:16 - Oct 22
Ok, we know now that he's here for the next two games at least, we can't change that, both games are hugely winnable. Lets do our bit and support the team as best we can, and six points are very much achievable.

Come on you blues
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Davin44 added 11:17 - Oct 22
i think we all know that for one reason or another Jewell is unable to turn this around. i am just hoping that some of the ridiculous and abusive messages i have seen on social networking sites does not spill over into the games. YES jewell has failed to live up to his target of moving us up the table, but i do believe that he has put in every effort to help this club. So lets allow him to leave without all the name calling and keep the good name of our club safe.
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matthewharley added 11:20 - Oct 22
JOE JORDAN FOR MANAGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yes i changed my mind from mick mills joe has got to be the best for our needs
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pazelle added 11:20 - Oct 22
You cried, and you got the attention you were after.

Still a confirmed cack manager though - can't wait for Curbishley AT LEAST!
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Westcountryblue added 11:21 - Oct 22
Come on PJ keep on fighting
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Norwichbeater added 11:23 - Oct 22
This would be laughable if it wasn't so sad. i believe friendship is getting in the way of business. As Mr Evans is being so vocal in his support to Jewell perhaps he would like to explain what the plan is for Ipswich at the moment because i really don't believe there is one. If we win on Tuesday this sillyness will be extended for even longer. We have moved backwards i can't see 1 crumb of hope at the moment.
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matthewharley added 11:26 - Oct 22
bring in joe jordan next best thing to harry rednapp
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MVBlue added 11:26 - Oct 22
End on a high note Paul, beat Derby.
Billy Davies would be a good choice post Jewell, stern and solid.
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PYBlue added 11:31 - Oct 22
Complete Joke. I am not going until he has been sacked.
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cornishnick added 11:32 - Oct 22
Yes, support from players, ex-players and managers. But what about support from the ones that should count most - the fans?
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blueblood66 added 11:38 - Oct 22
What a joke, lame duck manager, team full of unfit loanees, we are in deep trouble.
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itfc1981 added 11:39 - Oct 22
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kevlowestoft added 11:41 - Oct 22
FFS.......................... AAAARRRGGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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itsonlyme added 11:46 - Oct 22
I have stayed quiet on this subject believing PJ could turn it around, but even I have to admit defeat. What has happened to the long term plan? Marcus Evans needs to tell the fans why he is still backing PJ and what he plans to do to make us into a team that is capable of challenging at the right end of the table. Until he does, crowds will get smaller and even die-hards like me will have to think hard and long as to whether it is worthwhile turning up. It takes an awful lot for me to say that, but I am truly dis-heartened at the state of my beloved club that I have supported for 55 years. We need action now!
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nolanfanips added 11:49 - Oct 22
Ironic as Ipswich finished Jewell at Derby then Derby could return the compliment!!!!
Act in haste repent at your leisure!! Who knows where we would have been had Keane not destroyed the club! Ironically it could have been the premiership!!
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tractorblue added 11:51 - Oct 22
Paul Jewell,you should hang your head in shame this morning,you clearly had a chance to regain some respect today by resigning and walk away.

But yet again,you put yourself 1st,you have destroyed our club,we are the laughing stock of the league,the players on Saturday were clearly not playing for you,tactically again you were miles away,Steve Bruce made changes,it was all clear for us to see what was happening,but yet again you failed to sort out the problem,you are an inept manager who is so clearly not right for Ipswich Town.

Onto Marcus Evans,yes i know he saved our club,and i like many are very grateful,BUT Chaps there comes a time when you have to look and see what he has done on the pitch with his decisions since he came to the club.
Sack Jim Magilton sitting 8th (the highest we have been since ME's arrival.
Employ Roy Keane,a big PR stunt that went horribly wrong,Keane never got anywhere near the top half,FAILED and Evans had to SACK him.
Employ Paul Jewell,if we are all honest(that's most of us,not all),he was not the Manager we wanted,but we gave him the benefit of the doubt,at no stage has he had us anywhere near ME's dream of the Play-Offs,in fact not even as high up mas Roy Keane,our football has been average,the lack of youth coming through and being given a chance is minimal,we have 8 players on loan,not even our players,attendances have dropped considerably,so admittedly he saved us at the time Financially,but be honest with yourselves,has he really got the best interests of Ipswich Town,that's our great club,is he realising that Division 1 at the moment is a serious possibility under this regime.
What is he going to do about season ticket prices if we go down,they will have to drop to really keep us all interested,sorry to go on,but this is a real BLACK day for our club,and i wonder if he is now doing it to wind us all up,he must look at other teams/results/table,i don't think he really cares chaps,and that's the biggest hurt of all,we are seeing our great club sink,and the man at the top doesn't really care.
Even Jewell's hardcore of support must of thought this morning he would walk or ME would act,but yet again 100% backing,it's shocking.

Oh and i forgot,then there is Simon Clegg,i need say no more,useless.
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bobble added 11:59 - Oct 22
3 wins out of next 5..if not he will be gone...
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alfromcol added 12:02 - Oct 22
Tractorblue

"" i wonder if he is now doing it to wind us all up,he must look at other teams/results/table,i don't think he really cares chaps,and that's the biggest hurt of all,we are seeing our great club sink,and the man at the top doesn't really care. ""

You are just upset, calm down.

The 100% backing probably means until after Saturday's game. Depending on results till then. the backing will either go to 0% or continue as of today.
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ipswichm8 added 12:03 - Oct 22
if he loses tommoro HE HAS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bobble added 12:03 - Oct 22
we need a town man in charge tees foreigners from up north and overseas will destroy us, i vote for sammy smith..
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