Jesse Lingard has hit back at social media critics after the former Red Devils star was accused of ‘destroying the culture’ at Manchester United alongside Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba.
After completing a surprise transfer in February last year, the 32-year-old enjoys another season in South Korean side FC Seoul.
Lingard has made 26 appearances for his current side so far, managing to score six goals while delivering three assists.
The former United and Nottingham Forest player seemed to quickly adapt to a new country and culture, with Seoul coach Kim Gi-dong insisting he had become a ‘true Korean’.
However, despite the recent change in life, Lingard was recently slammed for his time at Old Trafford, with some fans even blaming him for the ‘destroyed culture’ in the Manchester side.
It all started when, under an X video recalling a famous goal scored by Lingard in the Red Devils’ shirt in the 2025-16 campaign, a fan replied: ‘Him, Pogba and Rashford destroyed the culture even Rooney admitted.
Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard has hit back at social media critics
The 27-year-old player – alongside former team-mates Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford – has been accused of ‘destroying the culture’ at Old Trafford
Lingard was quick to reply that they were enjoying their careers at Old Trafford yet admitted they made mistakes
‘He was let have his own culture with those other 2 vultures after Sir Alex left.’
Meanwhile, Lingard was quick to reply: ‘Please explain how me paul and Marcus destroyed Manchester United’s culture?’
Another fan entered the conversation: ‘You made us play well which some dumb b*****ds that “support” this club don’t like because you dance and have fun’
However, Lingard defended his position by saying: ‘Lool we was just enjoying our life of we played for biggest club in the world of course we made mistakes and we learn but we gonna have fun and smile and dance’
The Englishman completed his surprise exit from United in the summer of 2022 with a free transfer to Nottingham Forest.
The Premier League side offered him a £200,000 deal, despite the fact that Lingard later made only 20 appearances with two goals and two assists.
He was often criticised for his performance at Old Trafford, having a turbulent time towards the end of his United career.
His behaviour with Paul Pogba was recently pointed out by club’s legends Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand.
Lingard had a turbulent time towards his United exit, as he joined Nottingham Forest over a free transfer in the summer of 2022
In February last year, the former Red Devils star completed his surprise transfer to Korean side FC Seoul
Despite a complicated career start, Lingard managed to turn things around, becoming a key player for FC Seoul
Last year, Ferdinand – who left the team as an icon in 2014 – opened up on the changes in the dressing room since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure.
The former centre back added that he called up ex-team-mate Rooney after being left amazed by Lingard and Pogba’s behaviour following their dancing video despite the club being sat in sixth place.
United’s legendary boss Ferguson also previously outlined the importance of controlling the dressing room amid the team’s disappointing results in recent years.
He hinted that clubs who change their managers too often lose control of the team. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is United’s sixth manager since Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
However, now, in another country and continent, Lingard has not appeared since last year because the South Korean league ends its campaign at the end of November.
After an initial period of struggles in Seoul FC, he managed to turn things around and became the team’s captain on various occasions.
Earlier, the player praised his new manager and highlighted his love for the country.
He said: ‘Coach Kim Gi-dong is someone who has a great understanding of football. He leads the team according to a clear plan.
Marcus Rashford – another player who was accused for damaging the culture at United – saw his exit from Old Trafford in January 2025 over a six-month loan move to Aston Villa
‘The K-League is gathering more fans. I hope that everyone in the football industry, including the coaching staff, players, and front office, will not be satisfied with this atmosphere and continue to move forward.
Meanwhile, another player accused of damaging the team’s culture, Marcus Rashford, moved to Aston Villa to restart his career.
He completed the deal over a six-month loan transfer after falling out of favour under new manager Amorim.
The 27-year-old forward already made his debut for the Birmingham side in an FA Cup 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday.
