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Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town already have a long list of potential successors to Paul Jewell 34 names long. Clegg was speaking at a press conference after Jewell’s time at Town was ended by mutual consent earlier today.
Chief executive Simon Clegg, skipper Carlos Edwards and assistant manager Chris Hutchings are the guests at the Supporters Club's AGM this evening in Legends (7.30pm, doors open 7pm). As in previous years the trio will answer fans’ questions from the floor.
Simon Clegg says taking flak during the tough times comes with the territory of being the chief executive or owner of a football club. Like former boss Paul Jewell, Clegg was on the end of calls for him to go after last night’s 2-1 home defeat to Derby County.
Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town’s next manager will be given financial support just as the Blues’ two previous bosses have been, but within the parameters of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. From this season clubs have to spend within their means, although with no sanctions for two years.
Town boss Paul Jewell says he will speak to club owner Marcus Evans in the morning, as he does after every game. The Liverpudlian, who missed his post-match press conference, confirmed that he is still the Blues’ manager despite earlier reports claiming that he had resigned.