‘No wonder it’s Conference League next year… Classless!’: Jesse Lingard fumes at lack of a Man United send-off as his brother, who represents him, posts a bitter exit message about ‘attacks’ on him
Jesse Lingard was an unused substitute in the win over Brentford at Old TraffordThe 29-year-old is expected to leave the club when his contract expiresLingard’s brother Louie Scott criticised United for not giving him a send-offOther players who are set to depart United featured in the Brentford match
Jesse Lingard’s brother has slammed Manchester United as ‘classless’ for not giving the player an Old Trafford farewell during the win over Brentford on Monday.
Lingard is set to leave the club as a free agent in the summer and the Brentford clash is expected to be his last Old Trafford match.
But the 29-year-old was left on the bench by interim boss Ralf Rangnick and did not feature in the game, which United won 3-0.
Other players who are heading for the exit door, such as Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic, were given a send off – prompting a furious response from Lingard’s brother Louie Scott, who is also involved in representing the player, on Instagram.
’20 years of blood sweat and tears, 4 domestic trophies, 3 cup final goal, not even a farewell. No wonder it’s Conference League next year,’ Scott wrote.
Jesse Lingard (left) was left on the bench for Manchester United’s win over Brentford, with his brother Louie Scott posting a furious message on Instagram (right) after the game
The match is expected to be Lingard’s last home game – he is out of contract in the summer
‘Attacking players for celebrations when the clubs being sold to the super league ok. Class of 92, Busby Babes, you’re ran by people who don’t even know the offside trap. Classless and the fans need to…