New Town manager Paul Jewell says he agrees with Blackpool boss Ian Holloway that it's helpful taking time away from management to reflect on your previous roles. The former Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday, Wigan and Derby manager had two years out of the spotlight after resigning as Derby boss in December 2008, while the man universally known as Ollie had a year without a job having left Leicester in May 2008.

Jewell said: “I heard Ollie talking about that and I think he’s right. Sometimes you can see things more objectively when you’re not right in the middle of it.

“What I’ve tried to do over the last two years is look at myself, what my strengths are, what my weaknesses are, where I can do better if I get another job and, hopefully, maybe instead of counting to 10, I can get to three now rather than flying off the handle.

“I think that’s what Ollie’s saying, but I’ve seen him on the touchline acting like a lunatic, so he soon forgot about that!

“I think that sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and say ‘I made a mistake there’ or ‘I probably could have done that better’. That’s experience and I think all the top managers who have been around a lot longer than I have are always looking to improve.”

Jewell admits he made errors in his last job: “I think I’ve got to forget about Derby, we’ve got to move forward. I certainly made mistakes at Derby, there’s no doubt about that. But the team had five points from 14 games when I went there.

“I’ll hold my hand up, I’m a big enough lad, you take praise and you take criticism. I think Derby’s a great football club but I just get the impression that it’s more stable here. One man calls the shots and that makes it easier rather than having too many people getting involved.”

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MaySixth added 15:35 - Jan 18 Good lad Jewell
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katemoss added 15:36 - Jan 18 'But the team had five points from 14 games when I went there' Totally different situation, 7 points from 14 league games.
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Blue4life added 15:52 - Jan 18 Katemoss - Dont be so stupid! Derby were in the premiership. So yeh it actually is a totally different situation!!
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bluelady added 15:52 - Jan 18 katemoss can you take some of bobbles happy pills please? He has said he has learnt from his mistakes for pitys sake give the guy a chance
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itfc1981 added 15:54 - Jan 18 time to move on from this I made a mistake lark now please.
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JetaimePeters added 16:08 - Jan 18 EXPECTATIONS RAISED! We're gonna sneak in the play-offs this year and surprise the premiership next year with our brand of brave attacking football! COYB!
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Garv added 16:24 - Jan 18 Hats off Phil
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Suffolk_n_Good added 16:42 - Jan 18 Top man that PJ.
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tom_the_blue added 17:00 - Jan 18 Give up and go home, Phil. Terrible pun!!!
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Back_The_Boss added 18:02 - Jan 18 Come on PJ!
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brogansnose added 18:36 - Jan 18 I'm going to judge him on results and the quality of the football we get to see but i must admit i do like the cut of the mans jib. Quite refreshing.
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BlueBadger added 18:37 - Jan 18 A week in and already the press conference standard is dropping. This man is ruining our club. I bet we weren't even on SSN today.
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jas0999 added 19:58 - Jan 18 Great news that Jewell has reflected and learnt from his mistakes at Derby. Must admit to being concerned by his record there.
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bigfish added 23:19 - Jan 18 Good on you PJ - Hopefully bring you and ITFC rewards
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