Tigana's Fulham career met a sticky end

On Monday the West London club was ordered to pay ex-boss Tigana �455,000 by the tribunal.

In the case at the High Court the club is alleging that their former manager was "in breach of his duty".

They claim he allowed Fulham to buy players "at sums in excess of that player's value".

The tribunal finally delivered its decision on Monday, having heard from both Fulham and Tigana in early September.

It awarded Tigana two months salary (�250,000), a bonus for reaching the Uefa Cup (�200,000) and unpaid rent allowance (�5,000).

It is worth noting that this case is a preliminary one and represents just one of the many issues in dispute between Jean Tigana and Fulham Football Club Fulham FC statement

Tigana was replaced by Chris Coleman in April and offered his resignation shortly afterwards, only to then withdraw it.

In a statement to the tribunal, Tigana said: "The only explanation I was offered was in a lawyer's letter.

"It appeared to suggest I'd already been remunerated very well for my services and they could not afford to do so (any more).

"In the last few months, I felt I was fighting against people who wanted to drive me out of Fulham."

Fulham issued a statement on their official website saying that the dispute between the club and Tigana had not run its course.

"Since the court has not, as yet, had the courtesy to convey its decision to us, it is difficult for the club to give a considered response.

"However, we have been advised by leading counsel that in the event of the decision going against us we have strong grounds for appeal - and that is the course of action we intend to take.

"It is worth noting that this case is a preliminary one and represents just one of the many issues in dispute between Jean Tigana and Fulham Football Club, including the club's substantial claims against the former manager.

"These issues have yet to be heard by any court and will be coming before the High Court in London and a court in France in due course."