Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has lengthy held a status for being one of many feistiest characters within the music enterprise – by no means afraid to talk his thoughts and by no means backing down from a confrontation.
Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola, nonetheless, received a uncommon glimpse of what the “Wonderwall” singer is like behind closed doorways, and it’s a far cry from the hard-nosed status.
Guardiola attended Oasis’ homecoming gig at Heaton Park earlier this 12 months – the band’s first present on residence turf since 2009 – along with his daughter Maria. There, he not solely soaked within the ambiance and sang alongside to the hits, he additionally received the prospect to satisfy the Gallagher brothers, each well-known Manchester Metropolis supporters, and their households.
Although acquainted with Noel Gallagher, who typically attends video games on the Etihad, it was Guardiola’s first time assembly Liam, and he’s now opened up in regards to the expertise.
“It’s the primary time I knew Liam,” he stated (by way of The Mirror). “Noel I’ve been with many instances however Liam I by no means met earlier than and I met him earlier than the live performance and he was so sort.”
He loves Oasis.
He loves Manchester.
He loves Manchester Metropolis.We love Pep Guardiola. 🩵pic.twitter.com/mzX8uMcqHM
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On the gig itself, Guardiola couldn’t have been extra complimentary, describing Oasis as “the very best rock band within the final 50 years” whereas taking the chance to check them to his personal Metropolis aspect.
“I don’t know what number of nations they offered out however meaning how good they’ve been,” he stated. “When (individuals) say this staff will likely be top-of-the-line, I all the time say, ‘Ask me after 25 years’. Then if individuals nonetheless speak about that staff, it was staff.”
He added: “It’s like Oasis, no? They arrive again once more and offered out all around the globe, it’s as a result of they’re good. In any other case, it’s not offered out.”
Even the most important rock legends have a softer aspect, it appears.
