''It's not looking as if we're going to get Scott,'' said Sturrock. ''Circumstances are going against us but there is still an opportunity.
''I've probably waited longer than I should. We've lost a couple because of the wait but I think Sheffield Wednesday fans would have wanted their manager to wait as long as he could.
''If there was one name the fans wanted at the football club it was Scott so I felt it was important to give him every opportunity.''