“I think he knows he’s let himself down and he’s entitled to be sent-off. Gareth is big enough and honest enough to admit that," the Villa boss told the clubs official website.
“He’s apologised to everyone in the dressing-room. He’s let himself down and he’s let his team-mates down.
“I think he’s a good lad. He’s a winner and through frustration he’s said a few things and he’s not denying that. He’s held his hands up and apologised to me straight away.”
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