Liam Gallagher calls council ‘f*****g slags' in furious swipe during Scots Oasis comeback gig

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LIAM Gallagher took a furious swipe at a Scottish council tonight, branding them f*****g slags onstage during their Oasis comeback gig.
The legendary rocker said they are "still waiting for an apology" from officials after they branded Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old'.
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Liam Gallagher took a furious gig at a Scottish council tonight
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Around 70,000 descended on Murrayfield tonight for the first Oasis Scottish show
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The band weren't happy with the remarks from the Edinburgh Council about their fans
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A total of 210,000 fans are expected to descend on the city across the three show dates
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The Brit Pop icons took to the stage in Murrayfield Stadium tonight, marking the band's first Scottish concert in 16 years.
Around 70,000 revellers are expected to attend the hotly anticipated concerts in Edinburgh tonight.
But Liam, 52, called out snooty Edinburgh council officials over their recent remarks minutes after walking out to a sell-out crowd.
We previously revealed that councillors said punters at the shows will be mainly 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' in secret safety briefings.
Papers released under freedom of information laws reveal that officials expect 'medium to high intoxication' and a 'substantial amount of older fans' among the 210,000 gig-goers tonight, tomorrow and Tuesday.
The secret planning briefings warn: 'There is concern about crowds . . . as they are already rowdy . . . and the tone of the band.'
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. Still waiting for a f****** apology
Liam Gallagher
And in an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to pile into bars and hotels, they add: 'Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy.'
The papers also revealed fears that acts will pull out of Edinburgh's world-famous arts festival due to possible clashes with 'rowdy' punters.
The briefings said: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend."
Liam blasted the comments during tonights show and said to the cheering crowd: 'What about Edinburgh council, the f****** slags.
Oasis mania sweeps Edinburgh as 70,000 fans descend on Murrayfield for mega gig
"The amount of money we're going to bring in, they'll split with their posh, ugly mates.
"Still waiting for a f****** apology.'
He went on to slam the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and said into the mic: "What's happening in Edinburgh then? What's all that thick s***.
"People juggling f*****g bollocks and that? Swallowing swords ...one-legged bicycles. What's all that s*t about? S****y card tricks".
He wasn't the only one who called out the council tonight.
Richard Ashcroft, who was one of the acts supporting the brothers, also took a swipe at council officials.
As he warmed up the crowd earlier today, he took a dig at town hall execs, which was met with cheers by fans.
To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype — it's a jaundiced view
David Walker
The Verve frontman said: "I think the council need to take a picture of this crowd.'
Richard also had a pop at feminist comedian Kate Smuthwaite, who claimed no one turned up to a gig because of Murrayfield concerts.
He said: 'If you're a s*** comedian and no one is there, this is called the Ashcroft effect.'
Oasis die-hards blasted the 'sneering' comments, 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.
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OASIS fans are set to pump an astonishing £136million into the Scots economy - double the boost from Taylor Swift's gigs.
More than 200,000 will flock to the capital to see the band, led by Noel and Liam Gallagher - and experts say they'll splurge cash in local hotels, bars and shops.
One said: "It's a major economic event."
Research from One loans firm Novuna Personal Finance estimates mad-for-it diehards will fork out £32million on food and drink, £27.5million on shops and leisure along with £6.2million for their accommodation.
When added to travel, concert tickets and merchandise, the total spend will be £136.6million.
Novuna marketing chief Theresa Lindsay said last night: "The return of Oasis to Edinburgh is a landmark moment.
"With fans expected to spend well over £100million in just three nights, it's proof that live music powers our cities far beyond the arena gates."
The cash bonanza will be despite city councillors describing Oasis fans as 'fat, old, drunk and lairy'.
"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."
Edinburgh chiefs set up an advisory group of organisers, emergency services and transport chiefs to ensure safety at the city gigs, which are set to generate £136million for the economy.
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.'