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​West Brom boss Pulis tetchy over departed Berahino

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is getting fed up of questions about what has gone on in the past with Saido Berahino.

The former Baggies striker said the club offered him no support during an eight-week drugs ban, which came after "his drink was spiked" in a nightclub.

But Pulis said there were no hard feelings towards the 23-year-old, who joined Stoke in January.

"He left the club with me on good terms and I hope he does well," he told BBC Radio 5 live's Pat Murphy.

"He's at a club that I've got a lot of good feeling for and a lot of passion for, and I hope they have a great time together.

"West Brom have done fantastically well and we should spend more time talking about what we're doing at the moment, rather than about someone who has left," added Pulis.

"When he was here we thought his fitness levels weren't what was required at that time," he said.

"The great thing about it was Stoke wanted him, we were happy with the deal and Saido was delighted. As long as they don't finish above West Brom and beat us in the league, of course I want Stoke to do well."

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