Alan Curbishley has been ruled out by the club and his agent. Is that just a smokescreen?
Paul Hart has been strongly linked with the job but interest has "cooled" according to today's Hull Daily Mail. Might he yet get the job?
Eddie Howe, the youngest manager in the Football League at 32, led Bournemouth to promotion in his first full season in charge. Is he a serious contender?
Dave Jones would appear to be the board's favourite. Can City prise him away from Cardiff?
Tony Mowbray is now being talked about as a leading candidate. Would Hull City be a good fit for the former West Brom and Celtic manager?
Gary Speed has been ruled out and ruled back in. Will City give him his first taste of management?
Or will none of the above be the man City go for?