Buono now says Braley intends to own the Lions through the 2018 season. When Wally announced this, reporters asked him to repeat it because the news came as a surprise since the signs were that the sale would occur early next year, after already being delayed from Grey Cup week. While this may be a fig leaf attempt to stabilize a rapidly deteriorating attendance situation, it is reminiscent of the problem the Argos faced as Braley dragged out the sale of the team indefinitely.

Wally Buono was asked to repeat his answer a second time, just so it was crystal clear. While discussing his own future with the B.C. Lions following a miserable campaign that started with sky-high expectations, the legendary head coach and general manager offered a surprising and unsolicited detail — David Braley plans to continue owning the team for the entirety of next season. ...

The "for sale" sign remains in the window, but as it stands Braley will be in control until at least the end of next season for a club that has seen a sharp decline in attendance over the last few years.
"David's very candid about the fact he will the owner in 2018," said Buono. "That's something that needs to be definite. We need to have definite direction. "It applies with David, with the business part of the organization and the football part of the organization."
Buono added his status will also be determined in the near future. "We need to address that very quickly," said the 67-year-old, who has been with the B.C. since 2003. "I need to sit down with the coaches to just give them some clarity on where we're at. Then the process will start with David."
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