PAUL Jewell has intimated that Chris Hutchings could be installed as his new No. 2 next week.

PAUL Jewell has intimated that Chris Hutchings could be installed as his new No. 2 next week.

Hutchings, who parted company with Walsall earlier in the month, has worked with Jewell in the past and so is a leading contender to join the Portman Road back-room staff.

Asked whether Hutchings was a possibility to become his assistant, Jewell replied: “We enjoyed success at Bradford and Wigan, so Chris is well in the frame,” revealed Jewell.

The new Town boss is hoping to make an appointment within the next few days.

“I hope to get it nailed down as early as possible, hopefully no later than Tuesday,” added Jewell.