Speaking to the Ipswich Evening Star, the former skipper said: “I will not be sending in my CV - unless they ask for it of course!
“I'm still coming to terms with the news. As far as I was aware, Joe was optimistic about next season and felt he had the nucleus of a very good side
“The gaffer has been unlucky. Had we not suffered so many injuries last season, and he had been able to field a full-strength X1, results would have been a lot different.
“I don't know how this has come about, but I'm certain there will be plenty of applications flying through the letter box.
“Joe was fair, honest and decent, one of the most decent human beings you could ever wish to meet, and I enjoyed my time working with him.”
Jim is of the opinion that he is still capable of continuing his playing career, he added: “I have no idea what's next for me. I am waiting anxiously by the phone and my body is telling me it's OK to play on. You're a long time retired in this game.”