Departing Birmingham City chairman David Gold remains confident of staying involved in the Carsen Yeung era.
"Now the deal has gone unconditional, the situation can be resolved," Gold said on Tuesday night. "It has been understandably difficult to sit down with the new owners and determine precise roles within the new structure.
"My understanding is that they want me to stay on in some capacity; I'd like to stay on in the capacity I've enjoyed for the last 12 years. With my experience in the Premier League over six seasons, and working on the FA committee, I feel they will welcome my experience."
There had been suggestions that Gold would be offered a non-executive role as a vice-president.
"That would leave me disappointed, but I believe we have common purposes and a common view of how to move the club forward," Gold said. "And I must say that I'm really looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead."