Sunday Fulham stuff including Poyet, West Brom, Hughes

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West Brom to sign Fulham duo

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson will tie up the signings of Andy Johnson – for £3million – and Zoltan Gera, on a free transfer, from his old club Fulham.

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Hughes walked out on Fulham after contract snub - Exclusive

Mark Hughes walked out on Fulham because he felt the club failed to appreciate his worth at Craven Cottage.

The former Manchester City coach activated a break-clause in his two-year contract last Thursday and faced heavy criticism in some quarters.

It had been suggested Hughes quit after lining-up another job. Ironically hours before he walked away Aston Villa, who had been heavily linked with him, approached Fulham and denied they had been in contact with their coach.

But Sunday Mirror Sport understands Hughes became increasingly frustrated after being offered a new contract with a minimal pay-rise.

Sources close to Hughes claim Fulham made what was described as a rather derisory initial offer, which was rejected, and then had the cheek to decrease the offer in another round of negotiations.

Hughes had initially come under pressure in the first half of the season when they slipped to second bottom of the Premier League following a 3-1 home defeat by West Ham.

Hughes denied he ever feared for his job and retained the support of the board.

And in the second half of the season that faith proved to be well placed as he eventually steered the club to 8th place in the Premier League.

Yet his good work certainly wasn't reflected in negotiations over a new deal that left him questioning whether the club valued him at all and ultimately led to his untimely departure.

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Poyet shock name on Fulham's shortlist

Gus Poyet has emerged as a shock contender for the Fulham managerial vacancy.

After leading Brighton to the League One title the former Chelsea star's managerial talents have been widely admired. He is the shock contender on the Craven Cottage shortlist to succeed Mark Hughes, who quit last week.

Senior Fulham officials have been reviewing their options since Hughes' shock exit. Among the obvious candidates are the out of work quartet of Martin Jol, Steve McClaren, Alan Curbishley and Martin O'Neill.

Poyet is under contract with the Seagulls and has a £1.2million get-out compensation clause in his contract.

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