• Manager reacted after Newcastle's third goal at The Hawthorns
• Armband worn in memory of Albion legend Ray Barlow
West Bromwich Albion's head coach, Roy Hodgson, has apologised after he threw away an armband worn in memory of the Albion legend Ray Barlow during Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Newcastle United.
Hodgson was seen to tear off the armband and throw it to the ground after Newcastle scored their third goal, through Papiss Cissé, at The Hawthorns.
Hodgson said: "It is something I did without thinking out of pure frustration at conceding the third goal. I meant no disrespect by it to such a great player, nor his family, and offer my sincere apologies if it has caused offence."
A minute's applause was held before Sunday's game in honour of Barlow, who made 482 appearances for Albion between 1944 and 1960 and passed away this month at the age of 85.