Hull City are unlikely to appoint a new permanent manager within the next week, according to Hull Live.
The Tigers have been without a manager since 30 September following the dismissal of Shota Arveladze amid a horrendous run of form.
The Georgian oversaw four defeats in his final four games, which saw the club drop down the Championship table.
Pedro Martins was linked with the vacant role, but talks with the Portuguese coach ultimately broke down.
Other names such as Carlos Carvalhal and Carlos Corberan were both considered by owner Acun Ilicali before he opened discussions with Martins.
However, neither candidate has since been approached following the failure to secure a deal with the former Olympiacos boss.
Andy Dawson has been placed in charge of the team until a permanent appointment can be made.
It is expected that he will oversee this weekend’s clash with Birmingham City on Saturday, as well as their upcoming midweek fixture against Blackpool on 19 October.
So far the interim-manager has led the side to two defeats and one win, with the club sitting in 20th place in the league table.
The Verdict
Ilicali has been very involved in this process, which is a positive sign as he is showing a keen interest in the club’s best interests.
But this process has not gone swimmingly and there are plenty of lessons that the Turkish businessman should be taking on board as a result.
Carvalhal or Corberan would both make for very solid appointments that Hull fans would likely be on board with, even if their CVs don’t quite match that of Martins.
But leaving Dawson in charge for too long could give the new manager a lot of work to do, as the team continues to slide down the table.