Aston Villa defender James Collins says no-one can question his professionalism after his winner against Newcastle United.
Collins and defensive partner Richard Dunne were disciplined for their behaviour towards members of the coaching staff during a recent team bonding session.
But the pair were key to Villa's success last season and Collins believes they are getting back to that sort of form after injuries.
He said: "What's gone on in the past couple of weeks is done and dusted with now.
"We are professional footballers. We'll always try our heart out and perform and be as professional as we can.
"We weren't outstanding defensively at Everton but managed to get a good point.
"But in the second half against Newcastle, we showed some of what we did last season.
"I am concentrating on performing on the pitch.
"It is what I get paid to do and that is what I'm trying to do, trying to get back to the form I showed last year - and repay Villa for signing me and spending a lot of money on me."
