This scenario. KM doesn't want and was never going to be offered the job but is provaricating to take the pressure off the board until the announcement is made. Fingers crossed.
I feel for KM, he never asked to be put in this position.
I have never quite understood why Managers stand on the side just watching the game and not jumping up and down, urging their team on and showing passion. MON, for all his faults, couldn't stand still. I liked that about him. It's not a pre-requisite for bringing in a new Manager but it's something that Villa fans generally would rather see.
There is a huge amount of chat on the Boro message boards that Southgate is in. Not sure I believe it mind.