West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis wasn't surprised by Paul Jewell's resignation this week.

Jewell, who has now been linked with a coaching job at Hull, is taking legal advice in the wake of his departure but Pulis insisted it did not come as a shock.

"I had a phone call on Sunday saying Paul was in for the Charlton job. I spoke to him on Sunday but that was the last time I spoke to Paul," he said.

"I have been concentrating on getting stuff sorted out at this football club. I have been non-stop.

"If it was going to be Charlton, Hull or whoever he is a good lad to have on board.

"He has been linked with a few jobs, so we'll see what happens. I hope he gets back into it, that's where he should be and where he belongs."