Schemmel in security row

West Ham defender Sebastien Schemmel was dragged out of Upton Park by security staff after an argument with Glenn Roeder, it has been reported.

A club source claimed: "When Schemmel went into the dressing room, Roeder told him to get out. Roeder said 'no-one wants you here, get out'. Schemmel told him 'no', so Roeder said again 'get out, you're not welcome'.

"But he sat down and started to change, so Roeder hit the roof and called security. Schemmel was dragged out and away from the ground. The players were shocked it went that far."

Schemmel's decision to turn down a £1million move to Rangers last week is believed to be one of the reasons behind the bust-up with manager Roeder.

The Frenchman, who is among West Ham's highest earners, was yesterday fined two weeks' wages for his recent comments about Roeder and was forced to run circuits on his own at the club's Under-17 Little Heath training ground.

The source added: "They're trying to force Schemmel out - he wasn't taken on the pre-season tour. Appearance money has been stopped and Schemmel's wages are probably matched by his bonuses for appearances.

"He's well liked in the dressing room, but he can't stay now - it's either him or Glenn Roeder, and Roeder won't go."