Poyet gives ex-Cardiff winger a hand

Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet
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WAYWARD former Cardiff City star Leon Jeanne joins Albion for training today – but Gus Poyet is playing down his presence.

The winger is looking to resurrect a career plagued by off-the-field disciplinary problems He tested positive for a class A drug, was found guilty of providing a false sample and disappeared when he was due to be with a Wales under-21 squad.

Now 30, he has bounced around various non-league teams in recent seasons.

Poyet said: “Leon is a personal challenge between me and a friend of mine.

“He will be training with us but it’s nothing one way or the other.

“It’s just something between me and somebody I trust.

“I’ve never done this before. I don’t know how it will work.

“I don’t even know the player, although I know his history.

“This isn’t a massive thing. It’s just him getting a chance to train with a good team.”

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