West Brom star Steven Reid says their unimpressed squad will only accept Peter Odemwingie back if the club order them too.
Odemwingie’s high-profile failed attempt to force through a deadline day move to Premier League rivals QPR has angered many team-mates.
And fans, who unveiled an ‘Odemwingie Out’ banner at home to Spurs on Sunday, are also fuming with the Nigerian international striker.
Baggies striker Odemwingie,31, who was sent home from Albion on Friday in disgrace, still has 18 months left on his contract at The Hawthorns.
But experienced defender Reid, 31 who played for QPR on loan in 2009, is in no hurry to see the attacking ace again.
Asked if he would welcome Odemwingie back, a reluctant Reid replied: “We will have to see. It is up to the club how they deal with it. If it does happen then I am sure we will get on with it.
“There might come a point in the rest of the campaign when he is needed. But it is up to the gaffer and it is up the club. It is just a matter the club are dealing with. But there are enough characters and leaders and good lads in the dressing room to get through it.”
Reid also refused to encourage Albion supporters to forgive the striker, who is expected to return to training later this week.
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