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BBC News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Why Noel Gallagher said we had to be at Oasis reunion gig'
In the early 1990s, Liam Walsh was carving out a career as a publicist and counted among his friends as an yet-unknown musician called Noel Gallagher. The pair were neighbours in the India House apartment block in Manchester, which had become a haven for acts performing at the nearby Hacienda Club. Walsh plugged Oasis's early singles and shows, and stayed close to them throughout their rise to global stardom and the band's acrimonious split in it is perhaps little wonder that Gallagher decided Mr Walsh and his long-time colleague Alison Bell "had to be there" for last week's reunion gig in Cardiff. Walsh described those early 1990s days as "beautiful"."We feel lucky that we were growing up around those days, right in in the nineties. We really do. The atmosphere, certainly in the north and most certainly in Manchester... it was electric."He added: "We knew all the bands. We hung out with the bands. And those bands that were your friends were suddenly on Top of the Pops. "It was actually really, really bizarre to see Noel, Liam and Bonehead on there."Bell said in the years before the bigtime hit, Gallagher had been keen for feedback on the band's performances and tunes. "He said to me after a gig, 'What do you think of the band?'"And I said, 'They're good. Liam's a good front man, but some of the songs probably need a bit of work on them', which Noel said he was going to do." As Gallagher honed his craft, the close-knit nature of the community came in handy for Walsh and Bell as their publicity firm Red Alert grew. The day it moved into new offices in premises owned by music mogul Pete Waterman, Liam Gallagher and former Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs were among the removal men. While some relationships stayed strong, others did not survive the band's meteoric Tony Carroll left the band in 1995 while Oasis were basking in the glory of breakthrough album Definitely Maybe, released the year left in 1999, and a backstage bust-up between Noel and Liam at the Rock En Seine festival in Paris in 2009. Bell and Walsh said they doubted they would ever see the band reunite. "So the minute the minute that we heard it," Walsh said, "both Alison and I independently texted Noel and he just said 'You two can come, you two have got to be there'."Bell added: "To watch them walk back on stage, the two brothers, after 16 years... after all that fighting publicly... it was a beautiful moment."Bell and Walsh said they hoped to be able to see the band again when they return to Manchester on Friday for a run of five shows. "I think their hometown gigs, certainly the Friday night, it's got to be special for them," said Walsh."It's a massive happening, not just a gig, it's a happening for Manchester." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luton Town star sees five-match ban overturned in unusual circumstances as red card ‘does him a favour'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUTON TOWN midfielder Liam Walsh avoided a five-match ban after a straight red card seemingly HELPED him avoid a stint on the sidelines. Walsh, 27, was shown a straight red for violent conduct during Luton's 1-0 win over Coventry City at the weekend. 3 Luton Town's Liam Walsh has escaped a five-match ban Credit: PA 3 Walsh was shown a straight red card during Luton Town's 1-0 win over Coventry City Credit: SkySports 3 Walsh (wearing no.20) was shown red for a shove on Luis Binks Credit: SkySports Having already been booked earlier in the game, Walsh shoved Coventry defender Luis Binks in the 68th minute of the Championship clash. Referee Oliver Langford appeared to deem the push to be an act of violence and instead of showing Walsh a second yellow, he opted to show a straight red. That decision meant that Luton were able to appeal the red - something that wouldn't have been an option for two yellow cards. The Hatters' appeal was successful, over-turning what would have been a five-match ban for Walsh following his two previous red cards earlier in the campaign. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BOURNE ULTIMATUM Evanilson red card against Man Utd OVERTURNED by FA after VAR controversy Had referee Langford issued Walsh a second yellow card then he would have been sent off without the ability to appeal the decision and would have subsequently received a one-match ban. Now the former Everton academy graduate will face now suspension and is available to play in Luton's final game of the season as they scrap to stay afloat in the Championship. Luton, who were only relegated from the Premier League last season, sit just one point above the drop in the Championship and know that win over West Brom will keep them up on Saturday. Other fans have been left incensed by Walsh's availability for the West Brom game, claiming that the midfielder has got away without a ban because of a technicality over the straight red card. Luton Town Statement Here's what Luton Town had to say about their appeal... "We are delighted to confirm that the Club's appeal against midfielder Liam Walsh's straight red card during last Saturday's win over Coventry City has been upheld. "A Football Association appeal hearing was held yesterday afternoon to rule on referee Oli Langford's decision to dismiss the 27-year-old after Sky Blues defender Luis Binks went to ground in the 68th minute of the Town's 1-0 victory at Kenilworth Road. "The FA statement says: 'Luton Town's Liam Walsh will be available for their next five matches after a claim of wrongful dismissal was upheld by an independent Regulatory Commission. The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct on Saturday, 26 April, during their EFL Championship match against Coventry City.' "We look forward to seeing Walshy back in action at West Brom on Saturday!" CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS On social media, one fan wrote: "So a player that should've been sent off for a second yellow has his ban overturned and yet [Isaiah] Jones who got booked (and should have been sent off) won't get a retrospective ban?" While another added: "Very lucky man, should've been a second yellow, rather than a straight red. We live INSIDE Luton Town's famous entrance – footballs smash our windows but there are some surprising perks "So sending off was right, and now because of the poor decision by the ref, he now gets to play and not face the 1 game suspension he should have regardless." A third posted: "Irony is the incompetent ref has done Walsh a favour by incorrectly giving him a red rather than correctly a (non overturnable) second yellow". And a fourth even labelled the PGMOL and the FA as "Incompetent fools".
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Luton Town star sees five-match ban overturned in unusual circumstances as red card ‘does him a favour'
LUTON TOWN midfielder Liam Walsh avoided a five-match ban after a straight red card seemingly HELPED him avoid a stint on the sidelines. Walsh, 27, was shown a straight red for violent conduct during Luton 's 1-0 win over Coventry City at the weekend. 3 3 3 Having already been booked earlier in the game, Walsh shoved Coventry defender Luis Binks in the 68th minute of the Championship clash. Referee Oliver Langford appeared to deem the push to be an act of violence and instead of showing Walsh a second yellow, he opted to show a straight red. That decision meant that Luton were able to appeal the red - something that wouldn't have been an option for two yellow cards. The Hatters' appeal was successful, over-turning what would have been a five-match ban for Walsh following his two previous red cards earlier in the campaign. Had referee Langford issued Walsh a second yellow card then he would have been sent off without the ability to appeal the decision and would have subsequently received a one-match ban. Now the former Everton academy graduate will face now suspension and is available to play in Luton's final game of the season as they scrap to stay afloat in the Championship. Luton, who were only relegated from the Premier League last season, sit just one point above the drop in the Championship and know that win over West Brom will keep them up on Saturday. Other fans have been left incensed by Walsh's availability for the West Brom game, claiming that the midfielder has got away without a ban because of a technicality over the straight red card. Luton Town Statement Here's what Luton Town had to say about their appeal... "We are delighted to confirm that the Club's appeal against midfielder Liam Walsh's straight red card during last Saturday's win over Coventry City has been upheld. "A Football Association appeal hearing was held yesterday afternoon to rule on referee Oli Langford's decision to dismiss the 27-year-old after Sky Blues defender Luis Binks went to ground in the 68th minute of the Town's 1-0 victory at Kenilworth Road. "The FA statement says: 'Luton Town's Liam Walsh will be available for their next five matches after a claim of wrongful dismissal was upheld by an independent Regulatory Commission. The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct on Saturday, 26 April, during their EFL Championship match against Coventry City.' "We look forward to seeing Walshy back in action at West Brom on Saturday!" On social media, one fan wrote: "So a player that should've been sent off for a second yellow has his ban overturned and yet [Isaiah] Jones who got booked (and should have been sent off) won't get a retrospective ban?" While another added: "Very lucky man, should've been a second yellow, rather than a straight red. "So sending off was right, and now because of the poor decision by the ref, he now gets to play and not face the 1 game suspension he should have regardless." A third posted: "Irony is the incompetent ref has done Walsh a favour by incorrectly giving him a red rather than correctly a (non overturnable) second yellow". And a fourth even labelled the PGMOL and the FA as "Incompetent fools".
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luton Town star sees five-match ban overturned in unusual circumstances as red card ‘does him a favour'
LUTON TOWN midfielder Liam Walsh avoided a five-match ban after a straight red card seemingly HELPED him avoid a stint on the sidelines. Walsh, 27, was shown a straight red for violent conduct during Luton's 1-0 win over 3 Luton Town's Liam Walsh has escaped a five-match ban Credit: PA 3 Walsh was shown a straight red card during Luton Town's 1-0 win over Coventry City Credit: SkySports 3 Walsh (wearing no.20) was shown red for a shove on Luis Binks Credit: SkySports Having already been booked earlier in the game, Walsh shoved Coventry defender Luis Binks in the 68th minute of the Championship clash. Referee Oliver Langford appeared to deem the push to be an act of violence and instead of showing Walsh a second yellow, he opted to show a straight red. That decision meant that Luton were able to appeal the red - something that wouldn't have been an option for two yellow cards. The Hatters' appeal was successful, over-turning what would have been a five-match ban for Walsh following his two previous red cards earlier in the campaign. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Had referee Langford issued Walsh a second yellow card then he would have been sent off without the ability to appeal the decision and would have subsequently received a one-match ban. Now the former Luton, who were only relegated from the Premier League last season, sit just one point above the drop in the Championship and know that win over Other fans have been left incensed by Walsh's availability for the West Brom game, claiming that the midfielder has got away without a ban because of a technicality over the straight red card. Most read in Football Luton Town Statement Here's what Luton Town had to say about their appeal... "We are delighted to confirm that the Club's appeal against midfielder Liam Walsh's straight red card during last Saturday's win over Coventry City has been upheld. "A Football Association appeal hearing was held yesterday afternoon to rule on referee Oli Langford's decision to dismiss the 27-year-old after Sky Blues defender Luis Binks went to ground in the 68th minute of the Town's 1-0 victory at Kenilworth Road. "The FA statement says: 'Luton Town's Liam Walsh will be available for their next five matches after a claim of wrongful dismissal was upheld by an independent Regulatory Commission. The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct on Saturday, 26 April, during their EFL Championship match against Coventry City.' "We look forward to seeing Walshy back in action at West Brom on Saturday!" CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS On social media, one fan wrote: "So a player that should've been sent off for a second yellow has his ban overturned and yet [Isaiah] Jones who got booked (and should have been sent off) won't get a retrospective ban?" While another added: "Very lucky man, should've been a second yellow, rather than a straight red. We live INSIDE Luton Town's famous entrance – footballs smash our windows but there are some surprising perks "So sending off was right, and now because of the poor decision by the ref, he now gets to play and not face the 1 game suspension he should have regardless." A third posted: "Irony is the incompetent ref has done Walsh a favour by incorrectly giving him a red rather than correctly a (non overturnable) second yellow". And a fourth even labelled the PGMOL and the FA as "Incompetent fools".
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Luton win appeal to overturn Walsh red card
Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh will be available for the final game of the Championship season after his red card against Coventry City was was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after shoving Sky Blues defender Luis Binks in the 68th minute of the Hatters' 1-0 win at the 27-year-old was facing a five-match ban because he has already been sent off twice this Luton appealed the decision - which they would not have been able to do if Walsh had been shown a second yellow - and the red card has been Bloomfield's side travel to West Bromwich Albion for the season closer on Saturday in a vital game in the battle to avoid relegation from the has made 25 appearances this season and started eight of Luton's past nine games as their form has improved to put them within sight of Hatters are one point above the drop zone with their fate in their own hands.
