Albion's suspended manager Gus Poyet has avoided a disciplinary hearing with the club "for disputed legal reasons."

Poyet was meant to attend the hearing with club officials at The Amex this morning.

A club statement said: "Following the completion of a detailed internal investigation, Gus Poyet's disciplinary hearing commenced this morning.

"However, Gus Poyet elected not to attend for disputed legal reasons. The club's disciplinary panel chose to adjourn the meeting to later this week to provide Mr Poyet with a final opportunity to attend."

Albion's separate internal process involving suspended coach Charlie Oatway continues.