Lescott has criticised a section of the City fans for making comments about the defender that were not related to his football, which is why he refused to show appreciation to the travelling fans at the final whistle.
The 31-year-old was handed a rare start for the clash, but couldn’t help his side see off a spirited Blackburn outfit at Ewood Park.
Lescott tweeted: ‘Can only apologise for not showin apperception after the game but some comments I heard from a small group of our fans were unnecessary.
‘Won’t go into what was said but it was none footballer related & uncalled fore. Apart from that your support is always welcome.’
City struggled to break the deadlock despite having the likes of Alvaro Negredo, Edin Dzeko and David Silva starting the game.
After a laboured first half, Negredo gave the away side the lead on 45 minutes after Dzeko knocked down a City corner.
Blackburn were level in the 55th minute when City keeper Costel Pantilimon gifted the ball to Rovers forward Scott Dann.
Last year’s beaten FA Cup finalists were then reduced to 10 men after Dedryck Boyata was sent off.
Lescott played the full game for City, who will now have to welcome Rovers to the Etihad for the third round replay.
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