Noel Gallagher Looks Back in Anger at Manchester Homecoming Gig Without Liam Following Separate Cardiff Hotel Stays

Noel Gallagher’s Somber Arrival in Manchester Amid Oasis Reunion Tensions
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[IMAGE 1: Noel Gallagher looking downcast in Manchester, sunglasses on, biting an apple. Caption: Noel Gallagher arrived in Manchester ahead of Oasis’s Heaton Park gig, appearing subdued without brother Liam.]

Noel Gallagher, 58, cut a solemn figure as he arrived in Manchester for Oasis’s highly anticipated homecoming concerts at Heaton Park. Dressed in a navy jacket, white T-shirt, and Adidas trainers, the guitarist avoided eye contact with fans behind his sunglasses but still paused to sign autographs. Notably absent was his brother Liam, 52, fueling speculation about ongoing tensions between the duo.

The iconic Britpop band is set to play five sold-out shows at the 80,000-capacity venue, following their explosive reunion in Cardiff last week—their first performance together since a bitter 2009 split. While the brothers walked onstage hand-in-hand to roaring applause, their offstage dynamic remains icy. Sources reveal they stayed in separate hotels during the Cardiff leg, with backstage vibes described as “frosty.” A friend close to the band told The Mail on Sunday, “They can’t stand each other… We doubt they’ll make it to Australia,” referencing the upcoming global tour.

[IMAGE 2: Noel and Liam holding hands onstage in Cardiff. Caption: The Gallagher brothers reunited onstage after 16 years, greeted by 75,000 fans.]

A Fragile Reunion
The Cardiff gig marked a historic moment for Oasis fans, with Liam shouting, “Manchester vibes in the arena!” before launching into hits like Hello and Morning Glory. Noel grew emotional during Half the World Away, briefly halting his vocals, while Liam joked about the exorbitant ticket prices (“Was it worth the £40,000?”). However, the camaraderie faded post-show: Liam dashed to a waiting car, while Noel lingered to wave at fans.

The band’s Live ‘25 tour is projected to earn £600 million, with tickets priced up to £2,000. Yet, the financial windfall hasn’t mended the brothers’ rift. Their separate travel arrangements and minimal interaction hint at lingering grudges.

[IMAGE 3: Crowd cheering at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Caption: Fans erupted as Oasis performed classics like Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova.]

Manchester Homecoming and Tour Uncertainties
As Oasis prepares for their Manchester shows, questions loom over the tour’s longevity. After the UK leg concludes in September, the band is slated for dates in Australia and South America. However, insiders fear the Gallagher’s feud could derail plans.

Despite the tension, their Cardiff setlist was a nostalgic triumph. The brothers paid tribute to late footballer Diogo Jota and flashed childhood photos onscreen, stirring emotions. Liam closed the night with a rare moment of gratitude: “Thanks for putting up with us over the years. We’re hard work. We get it.”

[IMAGE 4: Tour poster highlighting £600 million earnings. Caption: The Live ‘25 tour could net Oasis £600 million amid record-breaking demand.]

Will the Magic Last?
For now, fans cling to hope that the Gallaghers’ shared love of music outweighs their rivalry. As Manchester gears up for an electrifying week, the world watches to see if Oasis’s reunion—and the brothers’ fragile truce—can survive the spotlight.

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