Town chief executive Simon Clegg has dismissed weekend speculation that Harry Redknapp was set to take over as manager of the Blues as “laughable”. Clegg says he is confident that current boss Paul Jewell can turn things around despite the disappointing start which sees Town in 23rd in the Championship.

Reports prior to kick-off on Saturday claimed that some bookmakers had suspended betting on Redknapp joining the Blues, although at least one of those cited was still offering odds of 20-1 at the time.

Clegg, speaking in a lengthy interview with Ipswich Player, says that there is nothing in claims that Redknapp — or any other boss — has been talked to about the Town job: “I can absolutely assure you that there have been no conversations with any other managers. The stuff about Harry is laughable really.

“People put two and two together and made about 27. Harry went out [to the Sir Bobby Robson Classic golf tournament in Portugal in the summer] as part of the Ipswich Town team. He’s done that in previous years. It’s not something we’ve made a big shout about, but all of a sudden people see Marcus and Harry together.

“Marcus and Harry have known each other for a number of years and it’s well known that he is one of the many people that Marcus consults with from the football family when making decisions.”

The chief executive says he is confident that Jewell can get the Blues moving in the right direction: “No doubts at all [that Paul is the man for the job].

“He’s the manager and it’s business as usual. We’re desperately trying to turn this situation around. Paul’s more conscious than most people in terms of what needs to happen.

“He’s a man who puts huge pressure on himself and I’m confident that we are going to turn this season around.”

However, he admits that if things don’t improve, a change would eventually be made: “We live in a dynamic and very fluid environment and of course there’s a tipping point.

“There’s a tipping point that comes with every manager but I’m not going to tell you when that tipping point is because it will depend on a number of factors which have to be taken into account as we go down this particular road.

“I continue to have every confidence in Paul and his ability to turn things around, and I hope that he will do.”

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Edmunds5 added 16:08 - Sep 25 It's not laughable, because it shows how unhappy people are about whats happening at the club, If i was one of the 'key men' I would feel partly responsible for these kind of rumours because it's their decisions that determine our future and at the moment I can think of one of those decisions that is failing.
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irishtim added 16:08 - Sep 25 God two more defeats so to Barnsley & Brighton & change will have to happen. scary thought sky game against cardiff to show the world how far we have fallen.
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TimmyH added 16:08 - Sep 25 So obvious he said the same thing about supporting Jewell this time last year and we have gone absolutely no where - this bloke is clueless, he hasn't particularly helped Jewell with the signings he wanted, mozzied off to the Olympics and to be quite frank has been worse than the manager. You've come up with Championship team striving for promotion + ambitious player we need to sign = League 1 wages! It's laughable he's still here as CEO.

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reuser90 added 16:09 - Sep 25 worst possible news!! we're buggered.
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ElvisMariner added 16:09 - Sep 25 Clegg - the only thing thats laughable at the moment is you
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Ipstones added 16:09 - Sep 25 Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ...... that' my nervous laugh..... Never mind we couldn't have afforded Harry's dog's demands and wages... Never was gonna be Harry he lives in millionaires row, Ipswich would just be too far a jaunt!
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RegencyBlue added 16:10 - Sep 25 He's back from the Olympics then! I wondered what had happened to the 'comedy turn' at PR. “I continue to have every confidence in Paul and his ability to turn things around, and I hope that he will do.” So basically the 'master plan' is to sit and hope! Priceless!!
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raycrawfordswig added 16:12 - Sep 25 I laugh at your photo the lights are on but no one is at home.
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SweatyRelic added 16:13 - Sep 25 Such a wise man? I'm so glad I invested in a season ticket. I'm really looking forward to the next home game.
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MattinLondon added 16:14 - Sep 25 There's a tipping point that comes with every manager but I'm not going to tell you when that tipping point is because it will depend on a number of factors which have to be taken into account as we go down this particular road. Thought the only factor was continuing to losing games
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bluey123 added 16:14 - Sep 25 You lot who support Jewell make me laugh I suppose you want us relegated because thats whats going to happen unless we get a change now
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TractorBoy666 added 16:15 - Sep 25 As you read twtd a bit..do you know what else is laughable Clegg? Your failings to complete moves for players here and how Jewell has still got the job! Another laughable moment is how you're still our CEO.
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bluey123 added 16:16 - Sep 25 Also Jewell is the manager who says he doesnt need a defensive coach that says it all
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tuxcedo added 16:17 - Sep 25 Paul's more conscious than most people in terms of what needs to happen. What does that mean? Us supporters know nothing? If Jewell knows what needs to happen then why has he not done the things to make things happen? It is time the management of this club stood up for the fans, and indeed tried to understand us.lets face it if we keep performing as we are there will soon be very few of us left.

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Ipstones added 16:18 - Sep 25 I can see it now in the boardroom.... a la Blackadder... i have a cunning plan me lord, really Baldrick is it as cunning as a fox who's just been made professor of cunning at cunning university! .... No... I thought not! and so the farce continues..... p.s. you can choose who plays Baldrick, Blackadder and the Monarch
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Abullardnightout added 16:19 - Sep 25 Well said floridaboy, a lot of people on here are too quick to jump on the manager but he will get us through this. We'll be in the top half by christmas
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notleyblue added 16:19 - Sep 25 It seems to me that the ME is happy with us not making any progess ,and content with the way things are going as nothing has changed over the last 5 years, the club needs a good shake up from top to bottom, fans are becoming very frustrated and will soon start talking with their feet.
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TheBoyBlue added 16:20 - Sep 25 I'm not laughing Simon. In fact, I haven't felt positive enough about Ipswich to laugh for years and that's mainly down to many factors including largely you! It's not Clegg's fault he is out of his depth but we really need someone in who knows how to run a football club. Running a football club on the cheap doesn't have to mean running a football club badly!
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RaymondovicBlue added 16:21 - Sep 25 Shame that Harry was never going to be our manager - I thought, living in Poole myself (but not the same part as Harry !) that we could car share to home games occasionally!! PJ said that it would take 10 games to know - so I say, ok let's give him the three more games and let's see if he is honourable enough to walk if we don't get at least 7 points from them .... or if ME is man enough to make a move in good time for a pre-Christmas review of the squad before the Transfer Window with Money to spend.

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RaymondovicBlue added 16:21 - Sep 25 Shame that Harry was never going to be our manager - I thought, living in Poole myself (but not the same part as Harry !) that we could car share to home games occasionally!! PJ said that it would take 10 games to know - so I say, ok let's give him the three more games and let's see if he is honourable enough to walk if we don't get at least 7 points from them .... or if ME is man enough to make a move in good time for a pre-Christmas review of the squad before the Transfer Window with Money to spend.

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RaymondovicBlue added 16:26 - Sep 25 Sorry for repeating myself - does that mean I'll get twice as many comments back ?!?!?!?
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stringtheory added 16:26 - Sep 25 floridaboy - hear hear! It's tough being a Town fan because a lot of us have enjoyed success as supporters, we know what it feels like. That's what makes it hard for me. I think Jewell has been given a few more games at least.
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l12rdp added 16:29 - Sep 25 clegg your a joke sick of hearing this utter crap from this guy and the only thing laughable is the comedy show you 3 are putting on.i stand by my own decision and will not watch this club ripped apart by these 3 morons.my decision and mine only slag me off if ya like but i no longer give a s*** just like these 3 muppets
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LFCITFC added 16:30 - Sep 25 “laughable” is how the majority of people describe you Mr Clegg
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LeighOnSeaBlue added 16:33 - Sep 25 Why not just email Mr Clegg and let him know what we think.
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