Whelan: I'd like to talk to Jewell

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Jewell ended his six-year stint as Latics manager hours after securing their Barclays Premier League status on the final day of last season, but his successor Chris Hutchings was sacked this week just 12 league games into his reign following a poor start to the new campaign.

Jewell admitted earlier today that he was ready to return to management, and Whelan would be thrilled to bring him straight back to the Lancashire club. He told BBC Radio Five Live: "I'm delighted because if he is interested I'll be talking to him, certainly."

Asked if the former Bradford and Sheffield Wednesday boss would be his first choice to replace Hutchings, Whelan told BBC Radio Five Live: "Absolutely."

He added: "If he applied for the job I'd certainly love to talk to Paul.

"I had a great relationship with him at Wigan Athletic."

Whelan's head was turned by Jewell's revelation today that he is ready to listen to offers of employment after a six-month sabbatical.

"Let me make it quite clear - I have had no contact with chairman Dave Whelan these past few days or anyone at the club for that matter," he wrote in Metro.

"But, after six months away from management, I am ready and willing to return to work.

"Any offers that come my way I will consider and I firmly believe I will return to football refreshed and a better manager."