Jewell gorges on crumbs of comfort

PAUL JEWELL must be the only Premier League manager that views a fortuitous draw against a struggling Championship side as a step in the right direction.

But Jewell is so desperate to find a spark to energise Derby’s seemingly futile battle against relegation that the Rams manager believes it could ensure a transformation in fortune for his shattered players.

It looked as if Jewell was heading for more agony after 23 minutes when Wednesday, in trouble in their own division, raced into a two-goal lead.