Why should he have to pay a club as there are many unemployed managers available. I wouldnt want Billy Davies but he would possibly save us from relegation.
I think there is a possibility that TB will already know if SH is going to resign now and could be making moves over the weekend for a replacement with a leaving announcement made on Monday followed by an appointment Tuesday when the players are back from day off on Monday.
Perhaps he delayed his flight until later in the weekend, which is what I would have done in his position. A cancelled flight ticket is cheaper than relegation.
He flew to Melbourne this morning I am told, but what difference does that make if he has somebody limned up, which I am told he has. A telephone call will tell Barber to pull the trigger.
The man whose name I was told of is available, with some managerial experience but I am not sure of...