Hull head coach Nigel Adkins has admitted that a takeover of Hull City may be some way off. Reports have referred to chairman and chief executive Paul Duffen and two other possible buyers. However, as Charlton fans know, sealing a deal can take a long time. Talks with one consortium have been going on there for over a year, but owner Roland Duchatelet has been insufficiently flexible over the price. Hull fans do not have much confidence in their owners either. Adkins said that he had spoken with owner Assen Allam and added, 'It's a long way from being done from what I can make out.' Adkins was asked if he expected to be kept in the loop about the sale of the club and said, 'I'd like to think I'll be made aware of it.' Good luck with that. Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has largely been kept in the dark and was caretaker manager for months before being given a contract until the end of the season. Hull are currently bottom of the Championship and any n...