Jewell takes ‘punishment’ on the chin

WIGAN boss Paul Jewell conceded his side were “severely punished” for making mistakes during the draw with Tottenham that again cost them points in their battle to beat the drop.

The Latics threw away the lead on three occasions in a pulsating encounter at the JJB Stadium, although the point gained has at least lifted them up a place in the Premiership.

But Jewell’s side have conceded 26 points from winning positions in matches this season, and if they are relegated, such fragility will serve as their epitaph.