Derby were shocking before Jewell took over ... but the have been even WORSE since the ex-Wigan manager walked into Pride Park.
Although the Rams were "officially" relegated last week ... they knew they were doomed as far back as Christmas!
With six games remaining time is running out for Jewell's side to overhaul Sunderland's record points low of 15. They remain stranded on 11 points.
Jewell takes his side to Everton today (Sunday) still searching for a first Premier League win since replacing Billy Davies at Pride Park in November!
Jewell: "It's been more difficult. I think I would have imagined us to be a little bit better than we have been and results to have been better but that's the way it is.
"At the end of the day, if I get sacked, I get sacked. I haven't been looking over my shoulder.
"I've had great support from (chairman of football) Adam Pearson and the American owners since they've been here.
"They know the difficult situation we are in, they knew the team wasn't good enough.
"I think anyone that's seen us this year knows that we haven't been good enough in all departments.
"It's been a difficult season for everybody but short-term pain for long-term gain is what we are after.
"It's hurting me, not winning a game for 18 matches is horrendous but I knew it would be tough.
"Hopefully if and when we do come back, which will be sooner rather than later, we won't find ourselves in the same situation we do now.
"We want to wipe this season from our memory. We want to learn from the mistakes we have made and try and have a sustained effort for trying to get out of the Championship next season.
"We will try and get as many points as possible, we will try and get if we can past 15 points, which is the lowest total.
"It's a pretty pathetic aim really for the season but that's the only crumb of comfort we've got."