Paul Scharner escapes punishment for 'lazy' blast at West Bromwich

17 January 2011 12:03
Outburst: Scharner let rip at the Baggies[LNB]West Bromwich are to take no action against Paul Scharner over his public comments about the club's dressing-room discipline. [LNB]Scharner claimed the Albion players had become 'lazy' after the abolition of their own internal fines system. [LNB]Acting skipper Chris Brunt has already voiced his disappointment regarding Scharner's outburst made ahead of Saturday's home win over Blackpool. [LNB]But Baggies head coach Roberto Di Matteo will not discipline utility man Scharner. [LNB]He said: 'We haven't got an issue and, if there is anything to deal with, we'll deal with it internally but there's no great issue. [LNB]'It (Scharner's comments) was a reference to something in particular which is not a great deal. [LNB]'I like players with opinions but you need to choose when to do it publicly and when to do it internally. [LNB]'Will there be any action against Scharner? No.'[LNB] Meanwhile, Brunt does not believe replacing his close friend and axed keeper Scott Carson as Albion's captain will cause any friction between the duo. [LNB]Carson was dropped in favour of former Hull keeper Boaz Myhill for the meeting with the Seasiders after a poor run of form, with Brunt handed the armband by Di Matteo. [LNB]Brunt said: 'The circumstances aren't great with the way things have panned out but that's football. [LNB]'But if Scott isn't playing, he can't be captain so there will be no hard feelings between me and him. [LNB]'We are good friends, he is my room-mate, I have played with him a long time so I don't think it will be an issue. [LNB]'It's the manager's decision and everyone has to respect that.'[LNB] Scharner slams his 'lazy' West Brom team-mates after woeful run of formWest Bromwich 3 Blackpool 2: Odemwingie's late volley clinches winWatch all the Premier League goals every week on our brilliant video playerAll the latest West Bromwich Albion news, features and opinion  [LNB]  Explore more:People: Paul Scharner, Roberto Di Matteo

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