Oasis Edinburgh Murrayfield first night in pictures as thousands take to capital
It's the day that Scots Oasis fans have been waiting for. The Manchester Britpop icons have taken to the Murrayfield stage tonight for the first of a three-night run series of gigs in the capital.
The show marks the Gallagher brothers triumphant live return to the country that made them for the first time in 16 years.
During the groundbreaking show, Liam Gallagher launched an attack at Edinburgh City Council. He utilised the moment alongside brother Noel on Murrayfield's stage to make an angry jibe.
Reacting to claims by the Edinburgh City Council that fans were described as "old, raucous and overweight" the visibly angry singer paused the gig to tell fans: 'One second. Where will I start here with everyone in the city council sitting on their arses calling us slags. We're bringing a billion pounds to this city over the next three days but you won't see any of it because the LP is splitting it between posh f*****g mates.'
Oasis last played in Scotland in June 2009 as part of their Dig Out Your Soul tour. Let's take a look at some snaps from the iconic gig on Friday night, August 9.
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