Liam Gallagher takes THIRD brutal swipe at Edinburgh Council officials during final Scottish gig

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Another '90s legend also took a swipe at the council over the weekend
PARTING WORDS Liam Gallagher takes THIRD brutal swipe at Edinburgh Council officials during final Scottish gig
LIAM Gallagher has taken a THIRD brutal swipe at Edinburgh Council officials during their final night of their Scottish Oasis comeback gig.
The legendary rocker, 52, was left furious at council chiefs after they branded Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old' in secret safety briefings.
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Liam Gallagher has taken a third swipe at Edinburgh Council
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He made the comments during Oasis' final night at Murrayfield
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Around 70,000 descended on Murrayfield tonight for the second Oasis Scottish show
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Around 210,000 revellers were set to descend on the capital city for the three sell-out shows at Murrayfield Stadium.
And officials claimed that the concert-goers would be mainly 'rowdy' 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' and will drink to 'medium to high intoxication'.
They added that they thought the revellers would pose a risk to the capital's Fringe festival.
Liam has called out snooty Edinburgh council officials over their remarks on several occasions.
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Back in June, the singer said the officials should 'leave town' during the Britpop icons' hotly anticipated concerts.
Then on their first night at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday, he demanded an apology from the council and branded officials "f****** slags."
Three billion f****** quid. You won't see f*** all, because they'll rob it and spread it among their posh ugly mates
Liam Gallagher
On Saturday night, the Cigarettes And Alcohol singer aimed another sweary rant at the local authority, saying they have "the cheek" to make comments about his fans.
And tonight, which is their final night at Murrayfield, Liam took a third swipe at Edinburgh Council.
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He said: "£3billion we've brought into this city over the past five days. And that's between you and us. Three billion f****** quid.
"You won't see f*** all, because they'll rob it and spread it among their posh ugly mates.
Fans flood Edinburgh from all over the world for final Oasis gig at Murrayfield
"Still waiting for our apology, bring it on down, you c****".
He wasn't the only one to call out the council for their comments.
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Richard Ashcroft, who was one of the acts supporting the brothers, also took a swipe at officials.
As he warmed up the crowd on Friday night, he took a dig at town hall execs, which was met with cheers by fans.
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.
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Still waiting for our apology, bring it on down, you c****
Liam Gallagher
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.
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"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."
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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.
BEHAVING FANS
FANS have been praised by buisness owners after keeping cool in the Murrayfield Hotel's beer garden.
General manager Steven Groat, 42, hailed revellers for creating a party atmosphere in the face of Oasis pre-gig security briefing warnings of an influx of drunken middle-aged ticketholders.
He said: 'It's been fantastic. We've been busy with trainloads of people coming in early to soak up the occasion.
'It's been a really great crowd with people of all ages and backgrounds. Everybody has been behaving themselves and is just here for a good time.
'We're used to big crowds for the rugby but this has been something else.
'Our staff have loved meeting everybody and getting to be a part of this. It's been great for business.'
Burger van worker Lauren Dickson, 29, from Glasgow's Scotstoun, says Edinburgh Council's fears were unfounded.
She said: 'The council were talking rubbish.
'We've served young and old, gay and straight, people from all different countries and cultures, and a lot of families.
'And they've all been incredible. Everybody has really come together to make something incredible.'
"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.
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"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.
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"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.'
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Edinburgh council chiefs previously called Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old'
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