Former Manchester United midfielder Marcus Rashford has fired again at social media critics who stated he helped “destroy the tradition” on the membership.
Lingard, who’s now with Korean facet FC Seoul after leaving United in 2022, was accused by one fan on X of negatively affecting the tradition at Previous Trafford alongside former participant Pogba and Rashford.
Like Lingard, Pogba departed the membership in 2022 as he sealed a transfer to Juventus, whereas Rashford continues to be on the books with the Pink Devils however lately moved on mortgage to Aston Villa.
However whereas the 32-year-old has lastly discovered type in South Korea, he nonetheless confronted criticism from his time on the Theatre of Desires.
In a reply to a put up by United displaying a purpose by Lingard towards Newcastle in 2015-16, one consumer stated: “Him, Pogba and Rashford destroyed the tradition even Rooney admitted.”
In the meantime, Lingard was fast to answer: “Please clarify how me paul and Marcus destroyed Manchester United’s tradition?”
One other fan entered the dialog: “You made us play nicely which some dumb b*****ds that “assist” this membership don’t like since you dance and have enjoyable.”
Nevertheless, Lingard defended his place by saying: “Lool we was simply having fun with our lifetime of we performed for greatest membership on the planet after all we made errors and we be taught however we gonna have enjoyable and smile and dance.”
Please clarify how me paul and Marcus destroyed Manchester United’s tradition? https://t.co/7R6z3AFfGv
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) February 12, 2025
Many former United gamers have criticised the decline of the membership’s tradition since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, with each Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney questioning former gamers’ social media antics whereas they had been struggling within the league.
After ending a tough spell with United in 2022, Lingard moved to Nottingham Forest, the place he struggled to make an influence both. He has seemingly now discovered his place in South Korea and lately spoke of how a lot he’s having fun with life in Asia.
He stated: “Coach Kim Gi-dong is somebody who has an awesome understanding of soccer. He leads the workforce in line with a transparent plan.
“The Ok-League is gathering extra followers. I hope that everybody within the soccer business, together with the teaching workers, gamers, and entrance workplace, is not going to be glad with this environment and proceed to maneuver ahead.”
Pogba left for Juventus the identical summer season and is now unattached after a doping ban, which has now been cleared for and might return to motion.
Rashford, in the meantime, is trying to rejuvenate his profession with Villa after a securing a six-month mortgage to Unai Emery’s males. The 27-year-old made his debut in a 2-1 win over Tottenham within the FA Cup fourth spherical on Sunday.
