Liam Gallagher in fresh foul-mouthed rant at Edinburgh Council during Oasis night two

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LIAM Gallagher took ANOTHER swipe at Edinburgh Council officials in a fresh foul-mouthed rant during the second night of their Oasis comeback gig.
The Cigarettes And Alcohol rocker, 52, has previously blasted council chiefs for calling Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old'.
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Liam and Noel Gallagher kicked off the second of three massive gigs at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium
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And Liam took another furious gig at a Scottish council while on stage tonight
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Edinburgh council chiefs previously called Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old'.
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Around 70,000 descended on Murrayfield tonight for the second Oasis Scottish show
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Officials claimed the 210,000 revellers pose a risk to the capital's Fringe festival and will be mainly 'rowdy' 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' and will drink to 'medium to high intoxication'.
Back in June, the singer said they should 'leave town' during the Britpop icons' hotly anticipated concerts.
And last night in Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, he called out snooty council chiefs and branded them "f****** slags."
He added: "The amount of money we're going to bring in, they'll split with their posh, ugly mates.
"Still waiting for a f****** apology.'
Tonight, the legendary rocker aimed another sweary rant at officials, this time saying they have "the cheek" to make comments about his fans.
They've got the f*****g cheek to slag us lot off. Still waiting for our apology... bring it on down!
Liam Gallagher
Speaking to the sell-out crowd of 70,000 revellers, he said: "Two billion pounds we'll have brought into this city over the next few days - two f*****g billion - and you'll see none of it."
Liam added: "And they've got the f*****g cheek to slag us lot off."
As the band started to play their iconic song Bring It On Down, he continued: "Still waiting for our apology... bring it on down!"
It comes as mad-for-it fans and star-struck celebs were wowed by the second sensational Oasis mega-gig at Murrayfield Stadium.
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The Gallagher brothers and bandmates returned to the stage in Edinburgh to blow away the crowd.
The superstars were hailed for delivering a performance at the home of Scottish rugby that was every bit as good as Friday night's show — which Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh hailed as 'immense'.
The capital-born writer, 66, who is pals with the Gallaghers, said: 'The hairlines are thinner and the waistlines thicker than in the bygone days of old, but my buddies can still have it big time when the occasion demands.
'Oasis at Murrayfield was certainly that. The boys stepped up their game. Never in doubt when you look at who was on that stage.
'Oasis? It was more than a gig. More a big collective celebration of joy that we've been so short on.
'Liam's voice was amazing, powerful, dynamic, supposedly effortlessly bossing the high notes. The sound was absolutely immense.'
What about Edinburgh council, the f****** slags. The amount of money we're going to bring in, they'll split with their posh, ugly mates
Liam Gallagher
A young couple were spotted getting engaged during Slide Away during Friday's gig.
Gigs in Scotland posted a snap on Instagram and said: 'We caught a very special moment during Slide Away…
'Huge congrats to the happy couple!'
A Place in the Sun host Danni Menzies, 37, faced a race against time to make it to Saturday's gig.
The TV host, from Kenmore, Perthshire, booked flights for August 16 and was forced to hit the road to drive north from the Midlands in a bid to catch the gig.
Hundreds of fans who missed out on the briefs for the shows could be seen soaking up the atmosphere, and the songs, on streets surrounding the stadium on Friday.
'NASTY, SNEERING STEREOTYPE'
OASIS die-hards blasted the 'sneering' comments from the council, which came after claims of booze-fuelled parties​ in the city chambers.
David Walker, 44, of the Oasis Collectors Group, said: 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype — it's a jaundiced view.
'People want to have a great time. If reports of councillors' drunken parties are anything to go by, they'd be better keeping their opinions to themselves.
"The fanbase has changed a lot - there's a new generation of young fans for a start, and parents are wanting to introduce their kids to Oasis for the first time.
"If reports of Edinburgh councillors' drunken parties are anything to go by, then they'd be better keeping their opinions to themselves.
"The return of Oasis will be hugely exciting for the city - everyone just needs to roll with it."
Gig-goer Sian Downes, 36, of Hawick, Roxburghshire, agreed: 'As a lifelong Oasis superfan who happens to be female and not planning to be riotously intoxicated, I have to laugh.
"Some might say that's pretty outdated thinking from the council. I'm absolutely buzzing for the gig.
"It's a huge moment for fans and the city, and if that's genuinely how the fanbase is being viewed, I'd be curious to know what the plan is for looking after local people and infrastructure.
"Also, I highly doubt a single Fringe act will actually steer clear of Edinburgh because of the gigs — and let's face it, they're probably just a bit jealous.
"There's not a Fringe performer alive who could draw a crowd like that or create a movement like they have."
On Saturday morning, a major clean-up was underway around the stadium with an army of council staff clearing the streets ahead of the second night.
With the rubbish cleared, the scene was set for the Gallaghers' triumphant second night.
Bars around the stadium were packed ahead of the show with many fans enjoying a carry-out as they headed to the gig.
And fans heading towards the stadium were treated to a piper serenading them with classics, including Don't Look Back in Anger.
Gabriel Iannwe, 27, an engineer from Milan, Italy, paid for himself and his brother to come to Edinburgh to see the Gallaghers back together.
He said: 'We have been waiting for this moment for our entire life. We have been Oasis fans from our childhood. Our mother loves them and we started listening with her. Now we are here. We didn't expect they would be back together.'
Brother Nicola, 23, who is unemployed, said: 'I'm more excited than him. I am younger. He paid for me to get here.
'My favourite song is Live Forever.'
Gabriel added: 'For my brother I would do anything.'
Laura McDonadh, 48, from Stirling got a free ticket for Friday's gig after she volunteered to assist fans at Saturday's show.
The voluntary worker rated the gig 10 out of 10. She added: 'It didn't disappoint. Wonderwall was emotional.
'It was just Oasis being back. It didn't seem real.'
Alan Foster, 52, a train engineer from Hamilton, said: 'We had tickets for Tuesday, but then managed to get hospitality tickets for today.
'VERY PROUD' COUNCIL
Edinburgh chiefs told the Scottish Sun that the council are 'very proud' to host the Oasis gigs in the city.
Edinburgh culture convener, Margaret Graham said: "We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors.
'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different.
"No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately.
'We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible.
"We're looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage.'
'It's been a long time coming. I've been so excited. I saw them here in 2009. I had major fear about missing out.'
His son, electrician Jordan Kyle, 32, who is also from Hamilton, said: 'I've seen a lot of tribute acts. To see the real thing is good. I'm looking forward to Acquiesce. It makes everybody feel good - we all need each other.'
Friday's show passed without major incident with cops helping to steward thousands of fans onto packed-out rail services at Haymarket without delays.
Police said three people in their 40s were arrested for offences including abusive behaviour, assault and possession of illegal drugs.
A force spokesman said: 'A 49-year-old man was charged in connection with assault, drug offences and abusive behaviour. He is due to appear in court at a later date.
'A 46-year-old woman was arrested in connection with abusive behaviour and issued with a recorded police warning.
'A 45-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with assault and drug offences. She is due to appear in court at a later date.'
On Tuesday, the band are set to take to the stage for their final show in Scotland before heading to Dublin for shows next Saturday and Sunday. The band will then head to Canada to begin the North American leg of the tour.