[Hull Baggie]

Someone saying on another forum we can’t agree terms with Bilic so it’s looking unlikely. When I heard Atkins had gone I just knew something could possibly be up

someone ITK or just someone?
Adkins has been in discussions with Hull about his position for a few months and it always looked likely that he would leave (according to Hull Daily Mail), so the club must have been aware of it before now....I don't think he's in the running to be honest.

I still expect Bilic to be announced soon.

[Atomic]

Someone saying on another forum we can’t agree terms with Bilic so it’s looking unlikely. When I heard Atkins had gone I just knew something could possibly be up

It actually says "if they can agree terms".

Yes I was as guilty as you initially at not looking into the article. Misquote. No story at the moment. Talks apparently continuing.

[cads_ap_albion]

It actually says "if they can agree terms".

Yes I was as guilty as you initially at not looking into the article. Misquote. No story at the moment. Talks apparently continuing.

Yes, this is correct.

People reacting to a mis-quote when you read the actual tweet by Alan Nixon.

[zippyandbungle]

Someone saying on another forum we can’t agree terms with Bilic so it’s looking unlikely. When I heard Atkins had gone I just knew something could possibly be up

Marmalade Atkins

[Xpresso]

Atkins would be a better option for me. Knows the Championship and its players, has promotions on his CV and his teams play decent football. Also think he'd be better at bringing on the crop of promising youngsters we have coming through.

Don't get me wrong, I think Bilic is a good choice, but there is a risk element since his knowledge of Championship football is limited to say the least.

[superkev]

I agree I have always liked Adkins style of football and he is highly underrated so it’s a YES FROM ME

[Blowee]

I agree I have always liked Adkins style of football and he is highly underrated so it’s a YES FROM ME

I think he's one of a number of good managers available now - I would be happy with him or Bilic.

[divinewind]

I would prefer Bilic, we would stand a better chance should we go up. Adkins has done well mainly in lower leagues, another Kenny Jacket imo.

[Mister AT]

I’ve warmed to the idea of Adkins. Think he’s quite underrated and if I remember rightly he was harshly sacked by Southampton (at the time).

I think Bilic would be more ambitious and probably has a better knowledge of some European players. However Adkins could probably rebuild the squad better.

If he can convince Bowen to come here aswell that would be great.

[Foster#1]

Adkins wants time off apparently

[alex1]

Slightly dissapointed Labbadia not being mentioned now. There are no real clues whether  that is down to us or him.

[Mister AT]

Slightly dissapointed Labbadia not being mentioned now. There are no real clues whether  that is down to us or him.

If I was him I would have lost interest by now anyway.

[lewisant]

I know football isn’t “normal” but to be interviewed and wait a couple of weeks is completely normal so if people really want to manage us (and they’ve interviewed that tell me they do!) then surely they wouldn’t mind being patient?!

Hopefully we’ll get a Sunday exclusive update today or something.

[we8seals]

If I had interviewed a candidate that impressed and I decided I really  wanted to hire I would not the the bugger leave the building let alone leave it two weeks to make an offer!

[kendo]

Dead right mate, but don't forget they have got to plot to have a meeting with owner .I wander how long it will take to do that . Have you ever heard anything so pathetic. We become more of a joke every day that passes

[wbastrollers]

Dead right mate, but don't forget they have got to plot to have a meeting with owner .I wander how long it will take to do that . Have you ever heard anything so pathetic. We become more of a joke every day that passes

I think that’s the point - they have to consult with Lai in China before they can agree to anything . I presume that would consist of a dossier of all the likely candidates or maybe unlikely as well.
In the meantime back home ‘ the wolves are gathering’.

[skyclad99]

I think that’s the point - they have to consult with Lai in China before they can agree to anything . I presume that would consist of a dossier of all the likely candidates or maybe unlikely as well.
In the meantime back home ‘ the wolves are gathering’.

Consult a bloke in China who knows absolutely nothing about football, you couldn't make it up could you?...what a cake and ar*e party this is turning out to be.

[wbastrollers]

Consult a bloke in China who knows absolutely nothing about football, you couldn't make it up could you?...what a cake and ar*e party this is turning out to be.

Who knows he may have left it to the UK board previously and he now realises he knows as much as they do ?! Which is nothing.

[geoff]

Who knows he may have left it to the UK board previously and he now realises he knows as much as they do ?! Which is nothing.

I thought he had one of his men here already if so i don't see the need.   

[divinewind]

Adkins wants time off apparently

This is the usual excuse once they know we are interested. If you are a football manager there is nothing quite like being out of work.

[zippyandbungle]

Consult a bloke in China who knows absolutely nothing about football, you couldn't make it up could you?...what a cake and ar*e party this is turning out to be.

I’d assume the contractual obligation on this appointment will be over 4m regardless of who it is....if I knew naff all about football but you were spending 4m of my money I’d want a  say in it

[AlbionFan]

West Brom had been linked with Portuguese manager Rui Almeida, but SM Caen have confirmed that they have appointed him as their boss

Another one off the list 

[Gilsey 56]

I just hope for their sake that this as all been worth the wait or they will get it big time. They need to get it right this time, we've said that many times but this really is a massive moment in the clubs history.

[Barrington]

I just hope for their sake that this as all been worth the wait or they will get it big time.

I bet the board are scared. What are people going to do? Threaten to not renew their season tickets, then renew them anyway? Again 

[Chipperfan]

The whole situation reminds me of a few years back when we were allegedly talking to Ranieri and Rangnick and we ended up with Clarke.

Don’t get me wrong, on reflection Clarke did as good a job as possible but wasn’t one of the more exciting names being bandied about.