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Danny Gabbidon critical of Aston Villa duo Kodjia and McGinn

Ahmed Hegazi of West Bromwich Albion is tackled by John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion an...
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Dean Smith’s Aston Villa drew with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Friday.

John McGinn of Aston Villa is tackled by Dwight Gayle and Gareth Barry of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The...

Former West Bromwich Albion defender Danny Gabbidon has criticised Aston Villa duo Jonathan Kodjia and John McGinn on Twitter.

Gabbidon was not impressed with forward Kodjia and midfielder McGinn’s roles in the second goal that Villa conceded against West Brom away from home at The Hawthorns on Friday evening.

Jay Rodriguez scored the equaliser for the Baggies in the first minute of injury time, but the ball hit the forward’s arm before going in.

Gabbidon has stated on Twitter that it was handball, but the former West Brom defender has criticised Kodjia and McGinn for their roles in the goal.

7th December 2018, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, England; EFL Championship football, West Bromwich Albion versus Aston Villa; Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa competes for an aerial ball...

The draw on Friday evening combined with results elsewhere this weekend means that West Brom are fifth in the Championship table at the moment with 36 points from 21 matches.

As for Aston Villa, Dean Smith’s side are currently eighth in the standings with 32 points from 21 games.

Both West Brom and Villa have strong squads, and they will be confident of maintaining their challenge for promotion to the Premier League until the very end.

Ahmed Hegazi of West Bromwich Albion is tackled by John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on...