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However, they have now confirmed the appointment of Jewell on a two and a half year deal.
Jewell will start work on Thursday after Ipswich's Carling Cup semi-final against Arsenal when McParland will remain in charge.
He's admitted that it is very much a case of consolidating for the rest of the season, keeping Ipswich out of any relegation battle and progressing in readiness for a promotion challenge next season.
There were suggestions that his former assistant Chris Hutchins, sacked as Walsall manager last week, would join him, but this has not been confirmed.
