As I have posted many times 3 or 4 weeks ago Pulis told a mutual friend he would not be interested in us under our present recruitment system so we may have just sounded him or his agent out in case needed.
That was said a little tongue in cheek but the logic is people are suggesting that NJ will be appointed as a cheap option and I think having somebody with experience over seeing him would be a better option than him with another novice assisting him.
Not only Hypia the stumbling block was Burke as Pulis made clear to a mutual friend some 3 or 4 weeks ago. I think the best option at the moment is probably Hughton. If it is a question of lacking finance I would consider Peter Reid as No 1with his experience to guide NJ as No2/coach.