Hutchings Leaves Town - Ipswich Town News
Town have confirmed the immediate exit of Paul Jewell's assistant manager Chris Hutchings. Terry Connor has taken on his role under his former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy.
The former Bradford, Wigan and Walsall boss, who leaves Town by mutual consent, told the club site: "I’ve enjoying working for this fantastic football club over the last 20 months.
"I’d like to wish the owner, the players and all the staff the very best of fortunes for the future. I’d also like to wish Mick and Terry the best of luck at Portman Road.”
Blues chief executive Simon Clegg added: "I’d like to thank Chris for his outstanding services to Ipswich Town and wish him well for the future.”
Hutchings was the Blues' caretaker-manager for Saturday's disastrous 3-0 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
There is as yet no news regarding Jewell's other coaches, Sean McCarthy and Mark Kennedy - who played for McCarthy with Millwall and for the Republic of Ireland - Andy Liddell or U18s coach Russell Osman, who was also appointed by Jewell.
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