FORMER Derby County manager Paul Jewell is to take legal advice following his shock departure from West Bromwich Albion – after only a week with the West Midlands outfit.
After joining new head coach Tony Pulis at the Hawthorns and playing his part on the touchline in Saturday's 1-0 win over Hull City, Jewell left the club on Tuesday night.
No explanation has so far been given regarding former Bradford City, Wigan Athletic and Ipswich Town boss's departure.
A statement on the Baggies' official website yesterday stated that Jewell had decided "he will not be continuing his recent assistance on a more formal basis".
But Jewell released a statement today which read: "(My exit) was not by mutual consent and it is in the hands of my lawyer. I will not be making any further comment at this stage."
Pulis has turned again to former Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur boss Gerry Francis for assistance after they previously worked together at Stoke and Crystal Palace.
