Steve Bruce still has high hopes a "positive outcome" will be reached in the ongoing wrangle that has seen Hull City put up for sale.
However, without any guarantees that owner Assem Allam will remain at the KC Stadium, the Tigers boss admits his own position could soon become vulnerable.
City chairman Allam this week revealed he has been searching for a buyer since April after an application to become known as Hull Tigers was rejected by the Football Association.
An appeal has since been launched to overturn the FA's judgment, a process that could end with the owner reversing his decision to sell if successful, but doubts have been cast over the club's long-term plans.
Bruce yesterday insisted it was business as usual ahead of facing West Ham United on Monday night, but he is optimistic the close relationship with his owner will not be cut short.
"I think there will be a positive outcome. I genuinely believe that," he said.
"That means, he will stay and he will win his case. I genuinely believe that will be the case.
"We have spoken at length. I know for a fact he doesn't really want to sell it and why would he after what he's achieved?
"He's so principled on it that, if he was pushed, then he would and that's the sad situation we find ourselves in."
Bruce, however, conceded that life without Dr Allam would strip away the security he has enjoyed throughout a period of huge success.
"If he leaves and a new man comes in, then what will he want? They'll want their own man," admitted Bruce. "Of course, I don't want the owner to leave and I don't think the vast majority of the supporters do either.
"Like any good football club, the relationship the manager has with his chief exec or owner has to be strong. If it's not, then you can't work.
"I've got on well with them over the last couple of years because he's let me get on and manage.
"I'm fortunate enough to know that I never have any interference at all. Not in buying of players, team selection. He's let me manage and that for me is a breath of fresh air when I hear about the madness that goes on around the world."
Bruce admitted he was back in a "difficult position" as manager with a section of fans vehemently opposed to any name change but little is expected to change for at least three months.
Contrary to earlier reports suggesting the Court of Arbitration for Sport would hear the club's case, City have lodged their appeal under the FA's arbitration process. A decision is not expected to come until the end of November.
In the meantime, Bruce is happy to now concentrate on amassing Premier League points.
He added: "It's a difficult situation I find myself in always, but we all want one thing: for the club to get bigger and better and succeed."
