Just yesterday, and Brummies chairman David Gold (a man fond of dildo's) tried to add to the speculation by claiming that he did not know what the hold up was.
He said: "The problems will be solved in due course ... I really don't know at this stage, I am as much in the dark as you are."
It is expected that Bruce will attend the Arsenal game at the weekend, but Frank Barlow will once again be in charge of the team.