Neil Lennon put football on hold to enjoy Edinburgh Oasis gig
The Scottish Sun reports Lennon, who currently manages Dunfermline Athletic FC, was in attendance at the sold out show alongside 70,000 others.
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They also shared a picture of him wearing an Oasis t-shirt on his way to Murrayfield.
Lennon has been a long-time fan of the band and even named his son Gallagher after the famous brothers.
Speaking previously about his love for the band, The Scottish Sun reports he said: "I'd just joined Manchester City in 1987 when the whole Britpop thing erupted.
"I've seen Oasis 13 or 14 times, including at Maine Road, which is one of the best gigs I've ever been at.
"I've met them a few times – Liam is a lot smarter than he makes out, and Noel just cracks you up every time he opens his mouth.
"I named my son after them as well. He's called Gallagher."
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