Clegg: Jewell Still Has Owner\'s Backing - Ipswich Town News
Town chief executive Simon Clegg says he and club owner Marcus Evans still have confidence in manager Paul Jewell despite the Blues’ run of six successive defeats, the latest last night’s 4-0 thrashing at Burnley.
Clegg said: "Marcus has still got huge confidence in the manager and that he can turn this around.
"We're all devastated,” he continued. "This is a really poor run of games we're on at the moment.
"Let's not forget we had a good run only about five weeks ago. I am convinced we've got the right players to turn this around.
"And if anyone can do it, Paul Jewell can. I've still got a lot of confidence in Paul Jewell. I think he's a top manager.
"It's not a comfortable time at the moment. And all I can do is assure all our loyal fans that every effort is being made to turn this around quickly."
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