Paul Jewell Resigns As Wigan Manager

Rangersman · 14-05-2007, 12:42

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Paul Jewell has stepped down as manager of Wigan Athletic.

Jewell guided The Latics to Premiership safety with a win at Sheffield United on the final day of the season.

However, he will not be in charge for a third season in the Premiership as he has decided to step down from the JJB Stadium helm.

"Wigan Athletic have confirmed that manager Paul Jewell has stepped down as manager of the club, with immediate effect," read a statement on the club's website. "Chairman Dave Whelan will be addressing the media at 3.00pm this afternoon."

Jewell in tandem with chairman Dave Whelan guided The Latics to the Premiership in 2005 and he has proved to be a hugely popular figure in the North West.

He has expressed frustration this term with the club's failure to bring in big-name players and it would appear as if Jewell feels he has taken the club as far as he can.

Sky Sports News are claiming Wigan are keen to make a swift appointment in order to hand the new man the entire summer to plan for next term.

Jewell spent six years at Wigan and led them to two promotions, but his finest achievement arguably has been in guiding the club to Premiership safety.

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**El Beatle** · 14-05-2007, 13:11

Quite a surprise if it is true especially after only just staying up yesterday. I would have thought Paul and the Chairman would have at least waited a while and thought over the decision.

However I really couldn't care less, can't stand the guy or the club.

Rangersman · 14-05-2007, 13:18

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Paul Jewell has stepped down as manager of Wigan Athletic, according to Sky Sports News.

Send us your views on Jewell's exit.

Jewell guided The Latics to Premiership safety with a win at Sheffield United on the final day of the season.

However, he will not be in charge for a third season in the Premiership as he has decided to step down from the JJB Stadium helm.

Jewell in tandem with chairman Dave Whelan guided The Latics to the Premiership in 2005 and he has proved to be a hugely popular figure in the North West.

He has expressed frustration this term with the club's failure to bring in big-name players and it would appear as if Jewell feels he has taken the club as far as he can.

Sky Sports News are claiming Wigan are keen to make a swift appointment in order to hand the new man the entire summer to plan for next term.

The club have called a 3pm press conference, with it expected they will confirm Jewell's departure.

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The Dubes · 14-05-2007, 13:19

He's gone and he's on his way to Leeds United.

g33k · 14-05-2007, 14:47

The next Sam Allardyce?

***Hunter*** · 14-05-2007, 15:19

I'm genuinely surprised, seems as though he's maybe intimidated by another relegation battle ?

**Sully** · 14-05-2007, 15:50

Or he's been offered the City job

Rangersman · 14-05-2007, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Sully

Or he's been offered the City job

Just exactly what I was thinking.

**Wan** · 14-05-2007, 16:37

maybe Stuart Pearce will join Wigan when he get axed by City?

**Cannon ball** · 14-05-2007, 17:09

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Originally Posted by wan109

maybe Stuart Pearce will join Wigan when he get axed by City?

Pearce already has a job, the England U21's. I would kind of like Jewell at City, he did brilliantly in his first season with Wigan, but its difficult for a club like that to attract players and keep your good ones. Roberts, Chimbonda, Bullard, Francis, their best players all left after they made a name for themselves in Wigan's first season. He's done his best with what he's got, if he was in charge of a bigger team he might get more joy.

**Wan** · 14-05-2007, 17:12

i see.
so who is the current manager of u21 england squad before pearce?

**Cannon ball** · 14-05-2007, 17:14

Before Pearce it was Peter Taylor now manager of Crystal Palace.