Vialli tipped to replace Tigana

Fulham fans were today wondering whether chairman Mohamed Al Fayed would complete his second remarkable managerial U-turn in a fortnight and appoint Gianluca Vialli as the club’s new boss.

Two weeks ago, Jean Tigana discovered the Harrods tycoon had dramatically withdrawn his offer of a two-season contract extension – meaning the last game covered under his three-year deal is the season-ending May 11 date at Charlton.