Di Matteo plays down Scharner sulk

14 October 2010 11:30
West Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo insists there are no problems with midfielder Paul Scharner over his reaction to being substituted during the clash with Bolton. Scharner headed straight down the players' tunnel instead of sitting on the bench after being taken off during the 1-1 home draw. Di Matteo wants players to show respect to their team-mates but has no problem with his summer signing from Wigan. He said: "The substitution was a tactical decision. It happened last year with other players a few times. I don't want players who are happy not to be playing. "Players should be respectful towards their team-mates but it's no big deal for me."

Source: PA