The Shiv Sena on Saturday appeared to disfavour ally Congress''s decision to replace state Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat with Nana Patole and the latter''s resignation as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker.

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana'' also said there was substance in NCP chief Sharad Pawar''s reported view that the three coalition partners will take decision on the Speaker''s post through negotiations now.