At the end of the day their are 70 applicants, if their is no agreement with Dowie we move on, no one is big enough to call the shots, who we could realistically appoint
The likes of Hodgson sticking his nose in to help a mate drives me mad, as he would only have Kuqi and not Latics best interest at heart. That is nothing against Kuqi
If he can get Dowie (and he will know the requirements after last time) then do it. If not, don't speak to him for anything other than advice and more on