I was doing some reading about Hoff's banking work today. He's in charge of a company called NBNK, who are planning to build a bank capable of challenging the "big 6" banks, by acquiring other bank branches. They've put in a bid for a load of branches which Lloyds are selling (or have to sell, as payback for being bailed out with taxpayer money), the auction for which is known as Project Verde. But from what i'm reading, Lloyds have until late 2013 to finish up selling the Verde branches, and
one report i read suggested that it's likely the transaction won't be complete until the first half of 2013.
So, if Hoff is indeed not planning to come back until he's finished acquiring these banks, then we might be stuck with SISU a good while longer. And it's worth bearing in mind that his job at NBNK doesn't stop there; after 12 months Hoff is allowed to (try to) buy Northern Rock branches if he so desires.
I read a suggestion on twitter today from Coventry Observer writer Steve Carpenter (@stevecarpo) that Hoffman's consortium is still interested in the club, which is promising. But it sounds like anything happening could be a long way off.