Jonathan Kodjia accepts apology from Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath after Twitter rant

Kodjia was the target of a series of tweets from McGrath during Villa's 2-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, in which the Villa hero criticised the striker's work rate alongside Scott Hogan.

The Ivory Coast international is Villa's top scorer this season, and upped his tally to 10 as he gave Steve Bruce's men the lead at the City Ground.

However, that didn't stop McGrath taking a pop at the striker's efforts on Twitter as he sent a series of tweets regarding the forward.

"Sorry don't mean to demean one player , has to be a time to ask what do you bring to Aston Villa . If it's a goal #sad.

"Ok think iv beaten this kid enough just be talented as you are #Team Player.

"Again Sorry, ten goals in the Championship isn't my idea of class , look this kid has talent but needs to learn how to play in a team game."

However, following the online rant, the former Villa defender quickly apologised to Kodjia, who soon responded with a classy acceptance.

"Apologies to Aston Villa supporters and our goal scorer Kodjia , in my defence I'm saddened at where we find ourselves. Only because I care." McGrath tweeted.

Kodjia then endeared himself to the Villa faithful by accepting the former star's apology and admitting he needed to continue to work on his game.

"No need 2 apologise God, u'r a legend of the club & won the right 2 be entitled 2 express your opinion in everything 2 do with @AVFCOfficial" He tweeted.

"And yes there are still many aspects of my game I have to work on #AVFC"

McGrath then expressed his respect for Kodjia to face up to criticism and called on the striker to express himself in future games.

Kodjia and Hogan will be hoping to get on the score sheet in Villa's next game at home against Ipswich.