Gordon Smart interviews Noel Gallagher at Watford Colosseum before his exclusive Radio X performance, he talks about Oasis, touring, Manchester City and more.
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Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Gordon Smart interviews Noel Gallagher at Watford Colosseum before his exclusive Radio X performance, he talks about Oasis, touring, Manchester City and more.
Noel Gallagher On Oasis, Touring, Manchester City And More
Gordon Smart interviews Noel Gallagher at Watford Colosseum before his exclusive Radio X performance, he talks about Oasis, touring, Manchester City and more.
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Tune in to Gordon Smart tonight from 7pm (UK Time) on Radio X to hear a interview plus live tracks from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds concert in Watford from yesterday.
To listen to the show click here.
Listen To Highlights And An Interview From Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Concert In Watford Tonight
Tune in to Gordon Smart tonight from 7pm (UK Time) on Radio X to hear a interview plus live tracks from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds concert in Watford from yesterday.
To listen to the show click here.
Gordon Smart
Holly Willoughby
Liam Gallagher
The Rifles
The Sherlocks
This Feeling
Episode four of Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV features electrifying live performances from a number of indie breakthrough acts, including Yonaka, who are all set for massive 2018 if new single 'Bubblegum' is anything to go by, Gerry Cinnamon the Scottish sensation who sold out two Barrowlands shows in 5 minutes, we've also got the all important 2017 Tely Chuck Championship results. Headlining the show are top 10 album stars The Sherlocks who discuss meeting Liam Gallagher and supporting him on his 2018 European Tour.
“The past year has been massive for us as we’ve been constantly touring. Next year will be even bigger as we’re supporting Liam Gallagher on his European Tour. We first met him at Leeds before he went on stage. He’s a funny guy – he made us all laugh… he must have thought we were half-decent as well as we’re off on tour with him now!”, frontman Kiaran Crook tells Radio X and This Feeling TV host Gordon Smart.
The new episode, which also features daytime telly queen Holly Willoughby discussing her love of The Streets and Stone Roses, is available to view in full now, is the latest instalment of Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV – a new music TV show for the digital age that still maintains all the unique charm and quirkiness that typified music TV shows back in their heyday. The first three episodes have been well received by music fans online, amassing over 250,000 combined views on YouTube across the year. The programme is also set to make a return in 2018, even bigger and better than before. Watch this space...
To view the previous 3 episodes featuring Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Carl Barat, DMA's, Slaves, The Kooks, Bang Bang Romeo, The Shimmer Band and more click click here.
Watch Episode Four Of 'This Feeling TV' Featuring The Sherlocks, The Rifles, Holly Willoughby And More
Episode four of Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV features electrifying live performances from a number of indie breakthrough acts, including Yonaka, who are all set for massive 2018 if new single 'Bubblegum' is anything to go by, Gerry Cinnamon the Scottish sensation who sold out two Barrowlands shows in 5 minutes, we've also got the all important 2017 Tely Chuck Championship results. Headlining the show are top 10 album stars The Sherlocks who discuss meeting Liam Gallagher and supporting him on his 2018 European Tour.
“The past year has been massive for us as we’ve been constantly touring. Next year will be even bigger as we’re supporting Liam Gallagher on his European Tour. We first met him at Leeds before he went on stage. He’s a funny guy – he made us all laugh… he must have thought we were half-decent as well as we’re off on tour with him now!”, frontman Kiaran Crook tells Radio X and This Feeling TV host Gordon Smart.
The new episode, which also features daytime telly queen Holly Willoughby discussing her love of The Streets and Stone Roses, is available to view in full now, is the latest instalment of Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV – a new music TV show for the digital age that still maintains all the unique charm and quirkiness that typified music TV shows back in their heyday. The first three episodes have been well received by music fans online, amassing over 250,000 combined views on YouTube across the year. The programme is also set to make a return in 2018, even bigger and better than before. Watch this space...
To view the previous 3 episodes featuring Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Carl Barat, DMA's, Slaves, The Kooks, Bang Bang Romeo, The Shimmer Band and more click click here.
Gordon Smart
MC Big Shaq
Michael Dappah
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has revealed that he’s a big fan of fictional grime MC Big Shaq, of Mans Not Hot fame.
The alter ego of British comedian Michael Dappah, Big Shaq achieved fame earlier this year with his viral hit, Mans Not Hot.
Noel explained to Radio X’s Gordon Smart: “I came back from New York the other day and I was in the kitchen with my two lads who, as you know, are ten and seven.
“I told one of them to take his hoodie off while he’s having his lunch. He said – and I’d never heard it before - he said, ‘Mans not hot’.
“I was like, what? And he went, ‘Mans not hot’. And I went, ‘Who’s not hot?’. And he went ‘Man’."
“He was going on about Big Shaq. I’d never heard of this Big Shaq before, until three days ago. Man it’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.
He went on: “I was watching this Big Shaq feller and I was thinking it can’t be real. It turns out he’s comedian called Michael Dappah. And he’s a genius. He’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen on the internet.”
When Gordon asked Gallagher if he’d take Big Shaq on tour, Noel replied: “Oh, I’d love to. If you’re listening Michael, get in touch we’ll do some gigs, it’ll be amazing!”
Maybe Big Shaq could play the scissors? He doesn’t like to take his coat off, just like Liam…
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Noel Gallagher Wants To Take MC Big Shaq On Tour
Noel Gallagher has revealed that he’s a big fan of fictional grime MC Big Shaq, of Mans Not Hot fame.
The alter ego of British comedian Michael Dappah, Big Shaq achieved fame earlier this year with his viral hit, Mans Not Hot.
Noel explained to Radio X’s Gordon Smart: “I came back from New York the other day and I was in the kitchen with my two lads who, as you know, are ten and seven.
“I told one of them to take his hoodie off while he’s having his lunch. He said – and I’d never heard it before - he said, ‘Mans not hot’.
“I was like, what? And he went, ‘Mans not hot’. And I went, ‘Who’s not hot?’. And he went ‘Man’."
“He was going on about Big Shaq. I’d never heard of this Big Shaq before, until three days ago. Man it’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.
He went on: “I was watching this Big Shaq feller and I was thinking it can’t be real. It turns out he’s comedian called Michael Dappah. And he’s a genius. He’s the funniest thing I’ve ever seen on the internet.”
When Gordon asked Gallagher if he’d take Big Shaq on tour, Noel replied: “Oh, I’d love to. If you’re listening Michael, get in touch we’ll do some gigs, it’ll be amazing!”
Maybe Big Shaq could play the scissors? He doesn’t like to take his coat off, just like Liam…
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Gordon Smart
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Sara Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has discussed his decision to include a scissors player in his performance on Later With Jools Holland - and revealed he joked the move would "cut the last ribbons of Liam's sanity".
Click here to watch the video and read the article.
The Holy Mountain rocker has told Radio X's Gordon Smart how his spouse came to feature on his Who Built The Moon? LP.
Click here to watch the video and read the article.
Noel Gallagher On Scissors, Liam And His Wife Sara
Noel Gallagher has discussed his decision to include a scissors player in his performance on Later With Jools Holland - and revealed he joked the move would "cut the last ribbons of Liam's sanity".
Click here to watch the video and read the article.
The Holy Mountain rocker has told Radio X's Gordon Smart how his spouse came to feature on his Who Built The Moon? LP.
Click here to watch the video and read the article.
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Below is a video with Noel Gallagher who joined Gordon Smart for the duration of his show on Radio X, skip to around 9 minutes in for the start of the interview.
Watch Noel Gallagher's Interview With Radio X
Below is a video with Noel Gallagher who joined Gordon Smart for the duration of his show on Radio X, skip to around 9 minutes in for the start of the interview.
Gordon Smart
John Kennedy
Noel Gallagher
On Thursday at 8pm (UK Time) Noel Gallagher will be on Radio X.
He will be playing 'Who Built the Moon?' in full and chatting to Gordon Smart and John Kennedy about it the day before it's official release.
Listen To Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'Who Built The Moon?' On 'Radio X' Thursday
On Thursday at 8pm (UK Time) Noel Gallagher will be on Radio X.
He will be playing 'Who Built the Moon?' in full and chatting to Gordon Smart and John Kennedy about it the day before it's official release.
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Tune in to Gordon Smart's 'Radio X' show tonight between 7pm to 10pm (UK Time) to listen to a world exclusive play of 'Fort Knox' by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.
The track is the opening track from the upcoming album 'Who Built The Moon? '
Listen to the show live by clicking here.
Listen To The World Exclusive Play Of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'Fort Knox' Tonight On Radio X
Tune in to Gordon Smart's 'Radio X' show tonight between 7pm to 10pm (UK Time) to listen to a world exclusive play of 'Fort Knox' by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.
The track is the opening track from the upcoming album 'Who Built The Moon? '
Listen to the show live by clicking here.
Black Grape
Gordon Smart
Mick Rock
Reverend And The Makers
This Feeling
Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV, a new music show hosted by Radio X's Gordon Smart showcasing the biggest, best and newest talent around as well as celebrity guests and interviews. Oh, and a telly chucking competition. Lovely.
On show 2 Gordon Smart's got Sundara Karma, Ratboy and Bang Bang Romeo live and loud plus interviews with The Kooks, Abby Clancey, Rock n Roll's legendary snapper Mick Rock, Black Grape and Reverend & The Makers.
Red Stripe Presents: This Feeling TV
Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV, a new music show hosted by Radio X's Gordon Smart showcasing the biggest, best and newest talent around as well as celebrity guests and interviews. Oh, and a telly chucking competition. Lovely.
On show 2 Gordon Smart's got Sundara Karma, Ratboy and Bang Bang Romeo live and loud plus interviews with The Kooks, Abby Clancey, Rock n Roll's legendary snapper Mick Rock, Black Grape and Reverend & The Makers.
Carl Barat
Gordon Smart
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
This Feeling
Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV: giving future festival headliners their first chance to shine along with some of the biggest names in the game
Music TV shows once offered bands their big break; any group seeking a platform and exposure fought for that memorable moment to spark chart success.
The likes of The Tube set the foundations for The Word and TFI Friday. They have all since gone along with Top of the Pops, The Chart Show and T4 all disappearing from our screens in recent years.
Jools Holland is the last man standing on terrestrial telly and few new indie bands can elbow their way into his line-up, let alone stay awake during the show.
Things have gone stale in music telly. Until now...
This Feeling and Red Stripe are taking things into their own hands to reverse the trend in 2017. A new partnership is born; ‘Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV’.
It’s a new music show, hosted by Radio X DJ Gordon Smart, for the digital age providing a platform for new bands in the industry to showcase their talent with more established acts creating some much needed magic on the small screen.
Show 1...it's coming! Sneak peek...
The first show features Carl Barat, Martin Compston, Slaves (who flew back early from USA to do the show), DMA's, Tom Grennan, Black Honey AND a cameo from Liam Gallagher who requested DMA's go on early so he could watch the Manchester derby. Show 1 airs Monday 8th at midday.
“When Rock N Roll makes its glorious comeback, you can bet you will have seen it first on This Feeling TV.” Noel Gallagher
“This Feeling are once again putting their magic where their mouths are and giving kids with guitars the chance to shine on the screen with This Feeling TV.” Blossoms.
Red Stripe Presents: This Feeling TV
Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV: giving future festival headliners their first chance to shine along with some of the biggest names in the game
Music TV shows once offered bands their big break; any group seeking a platform and exposure fought for that memorable moment to spark chart success.
The likes of The Tube set the foundations for The Word and TFI Friday. They have all since gone along with Top of the Pops, The Chart Show and T4 all disappearing from our screens in recent years.
Jools Holland is the last man standing on terrestrial telly and few new indie bands can elbow their way into his line-up, let alone stay awake during the show.
Things have gone stale in music telly. Until now...
This Feeling and Red Stripe are taking things into their own hands to reverse the trend in 2017. A new partnership is born; ‘Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV’.
It’s a new music show, hosted by Radio X DJ Gordon Smart, for the digital age providing a platform for new bands in the industry to showcase their talent with more established acts creating some much needed magic on the small screen.
Show 1...it's coming! Sneak peek...
The first show features Carl Barat, Martin Compston, Slaves (who flew back early from USA to do the show), DMA's, Tom Grennan, Black Honey AND a cameo from Liam Gallagher who requested DMA's go on early so he could watch the Manchester derby. Show 1 airs Monday 8th at midday.
“When Rock N Roll makes its glorious comeback, you can bet you will have seen it first on This Feeling TV.” Noel Gallagher
“This Feeling are once again putting their magic where their mouths are and giving kids with guitars the chance to shine on the screen with This Feeling TV.” Blossoms.
Blur
Gordon Smart
Graham Coxon
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The Who
The Blur guitarist went to see Gallagher support The Who last night and said he was in "fine voice".
Graham Coxon has praised Noel Gallagher's acoustic set at the Royal Albert Hall last night (30 March).
The Blur guitarist went to watch The Who's Teenage Cancer Trust gig, where he saw his former Britpop rival Gallagher play support.
Taking to Twitter, the Coffee And TV rocker wrote: "Noel was in fine voice and the who were brilliantz.. nite."
Noel Gallagher's set included Oasis favourites, such as Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in anger, which was captured by Radio X's very own Gordon Smart.
The praise from the Blur man will no doubt act as fighting talk for Noel's estranged brother Liam, who vowed to sing Don't Look Back In Anger "bigger" and "better" when he embarks on his solo tour.
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Graham Coxon Praises Noel Gallagher's "Fine Voice"
The Blur guitarist went to see Gallagher support The Who last night and said he was in "fine voice".
Graham Coxon has praised Noel Gallagher's acoustic set at the Royal Albert Hall last night (30 March).
The Blur guitarist went to watch The Who's Teenage Cancer Trust gig, where he saw his former Britpop rival Gallagher play support.
Taking to Twitter, the Coffee And TV rocker wrote: "Noel was in fine voice and the who were brilliantz.. nite."
Noel Gallagher's set included Oasis favourites, such as Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in anger, which was captured by Radio X's very own Gordon Smart.
The praise from the Blur man will no doubt act as fighting talk for Noel's estranged brother Liam, who vowed to sing Don't Look Back In Anger "bigger" and "better" when he embarks on his solo tour.
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Gordon Smart
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Richard Ashcroft
The Verve
A source has told Radio X's Gordon Smart that Mr. Ashcroft has played an important role in Liam's new band.
Richard Ashcroft has helped Liam Gallagher put his new band together. Speaking with Radio X's Gordon Smart, a source has revealed that The Verve frontman was highly involved with putting together musicians for Liam's new solo project.
Ashcroft has previously said he plans on performing with Liam across the summer. Asked whose offer he would accept if both Liam and his brother Noel Gallagher asked, Ashcroft replied to Q magazine: "I would have to politely tell them both that I had something else on and stay at home.
"I played a show with Noel a few months ago and I'm playing with Liam later in the year."
A source has also revealed to Radio X what tracks Liam Gallagher plans to perform live, which include Whatever, D'You Know What I Mean, My Big Mouth and ballad Don't Go Away. Plus, we can expect Beady Eye's Flick of the Finger and The World's Not Set In Stone.
It looks like Liam's live return is going to be something very special indeed. Although no UK live dates have been announced yet, the Oasis legend has confirmed shows at Norway's Bergenfest, Serbia's Exit Festival, Lollapolooza Paris and Spain's Benicassim Festival.
The former Oasis frontman has yet to announce a release date for the album, but we do know that he's steering clear of stadium rock, and instead focusing on a more acoustic sound. Take a look at What We Can Expect From Liam Gallagher's Solo Album now.
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Is Richard Ashcroft Helping Liam Gallagher Assemble His Live Band?
A source has told Radio X's Gordon Smart that Mr. Ashcroft has played an important role in Liam's new band.
Richard Ashcroft has helped Liam Gallagher put his new band together. Speaking with Radio X's Gordon Smart, a source has revealed that The Verve frontman was highly involved with putting together musicians for Liam's new solo project.
Ashcroft has previously said he plans on performing with Liam across the summer. Asked whose offer he would accept if both Liam and his brother Noel Gallagher asked, Ashcroft replied to Q magazine: "I would have to politely tell them both that I had something else on and stay at home.
"I played a show with Noel a few months ago and I'm playing with Liam later in the year."
A source has also revealed to Radio X what tracks Liam Gallagher plans to perform live, which include Whatever, D'You Know What I Mean, My Big Mouth and ballad Don't Go Away. Plus, we can expect Beady Eye's Flick of the Finger and The World's Not Set In Stone.
It looks like Liam's live return is going to be something very special indeed. Although no UK live dates have been announced yet, the Oasis legend has confirmed shows at Norway's Bergenfest, Serbia's Exit Festival, Lollapolooza Paris and Spain's Benicassim Festival.
The former Oasis frontman has yet to announce a release date for the album, but we do know that he's steering clear of stadium rock, and instead focusing on a more acoustic sound. Take a look at What We Can Expect From Liam Gallagher's Solo Album now.
Source: www.radiox.co.uk
Bay City Rollers
David Silva
Gordon Smart
Jose Mourinho
Oasis
Paul Pogba
Pep Guardiola
Sergio Aguero
Sex Pistols
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Oasis legend and Etihad fan chats to Sun Deputy Editor Gordon Smart, giving his derby verdict and firm views on much more.
Oasis legend and Manchester City die-hard Noel Gallagher is desperate to be celebrating a Manchester derby win over Jose Mourinho today.
The rock superstar tells The Sun’s Deputy Editor Gordon Smart exactly what he thinks about the derby — including who is the most overrated player in the United camp.
GORDON SMART: Right Noel, this is it, the big one. There are a lot of lads from different countries in the City team. How would you get over how important a game it is for the fans?
NOEL GALLAGHER: I think most professional footballers, no matter where they come from, would realise how important a local derby is. They wouldn’t necessarily need to know the history of it. This is the Derby — DO NOT LOSE!
GS: City have so many big games now, does United still feel as special?
NG: It’s the biggest. Nothing comes close. There isn’t even a second biggest.
GS: So if you were sending Pep a text on Saturday morning, what would it say?
NG: Ignore the little gobs**** in their dugout beside you. Bamboozle the fools with semaphore and we shall be victorious. And whatever happens, we’ll still love you.
GS: If United were a band who would they be and why? Same with City?
NG: If Man United were a band they’d be the Bay City Rollers. Extremely popular all over the world (so says the press release). The kids love ’em, mums and dads love ’em, grannies and grandads love ’em . . . EVERYONE ELSE THINKS THEY’RE S***!
City are the Sex Pistols. Enough said.
GS: You’ve interviewed Pep. How is he different from other recent City managers?
NG: What a dude! He’s very, very cool. I could see players, particularly the younger ones, being mesmerised by him. All managers are different, though, which is why we love the drama in the dugouts.
GS: Everyone is expecting some dugout drama today. But if Jose had come to City, would you have been more or less happy than with Pep’s appointment?
NG: I would have been happy with either. But it would have felt slightly like a guilty pleasure clapping the other fella. And any United “fan” will tell you they DESPERATELY wanted Pep, so it’s the double whammy!
GS: You read the Pep book recently. Have you taken anything from it to influence your life?
NG: Ha!! No. Great read, though. He is the real deal.
GS: And would you go for dinner with Mourinho if he asked?
NG: If he’s paying.
GS: Who will be in their job longer, Jose or Pep?
NG: I’m hoping Pep becomes addicted to the Premier League and stays for a decade. Not a***d what the other fella does. Stay? Go? I truly don’t care.
GS: All right then, how do you assess Paul Pogba? Do you think he’s a player to build United around for a decade or a waste of money?
NG: He’s the Mario Balotelli it’s OK to like. A walking hairdo.
Bale, Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez? He’s nowhere NEAR that league.
There will be some funky goal celebrations and bullying of third division opponents in the FA Cup along the way. But, nah mate, not for me!
GS: Do you reckon John Stones can handle the physical presence of Zlatan?
NG: Mangala had him in his pocket TWICE last season and he ain’t exactly up to much!
I think United’s tactics will be clear: Park the bus; hit the big divvy up front; see what happens.
GS: Zlatan was winding Claudio Bravo up this week, but have you got a message for him?
NG: Ibrahimovic? He’s a big dafty, a typical United “fan favourite”. I would bet one of my houses that he wears disgraceful shoes. I make him an unacceptable bozo.
GS: Is there ONE United player you would have in the City team?
NG: David De Gea.
GS: Any Manc Derby secrets/scrapes/shame you can tell us about?
NG: Ha!! Erm . . . no!
GS: Who is the first person you text when City win? Who is first to text you when City lose?
NG: I’m not really a mad texter at football. It drives me mad, to be honest.
My DJ pal Mike Pickering probably would be the first on the phone. I’m not really one for gloating either — unlike that current part-time bass player from the second-best band ever to come out of Manchester (that’d be The Stone Roses!)
I have nothing to say to United fans win, lose or draw.
GS: But what would you do if your daughter, Anais, showed up at the house with a United player draped around her?
NG: She wouldn’t. She’s a blue. The end.
GS: What did the 6-1 game feel like?
NG: It was truly unbelievable. I was in Dublin, just about to start my first solo tour. It was an unforgettable day. I remember just thinking: “Wow! Imagine being THAT s***!”
GS: The season’s only a few weeks old but is this match a pointer as to who wins the title?
NG: I get the same feeling from this one as from the one at Old Trafford at around the same time during the 2011/2012 season.
We were both playing really well coming off the back of huge results against Tottenham and Arsenal. The press were saying it was a title decider then and we smashed them 6-1.
Everyone said we’d walk it from there. But as you know we just managed to sneak the title on the last day. Won’t mean a thing long term.
GS: Would you ever have imagined ten years ago that City would be what they are now?
NG: No, never. I mean . . . did anyone?
The people who took over the club have yet to put even the slightest foot wrong.
The chairman is a colossal dude and as for the sheikh? If Carlsberg did owners . . .
GS: Who were/are the best City players you have seen?
NG: Dave Silva, Sergio, Yaya, Vinny (Kompany), Joe Hart, Kinkladze, Ali Benarbia, Bell, Lee, The Buzzer (Mike Summerbee). We are living in a golden era now, though.
GS: Who is the best current City player?
NG: It really is a toss-up between Silva and Aguero. ANYTHING is possible with those two.
GS: Finally, predictions for the game — and the season?
NG: I think it’ll be a draw. Maybe it has come a bit too early in the season for us to be fully bedded in with the new regime etc. So I can also see United nicking it 1-0.
As for the league? Surely no one is dumb enough to call it in September?
This league regularly makes fools of us all. I just hope it’s a great season and we somehow come out on top.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Noel Gallagher On The Manchester Derby, Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic And More
Oasis legend and Etihad fan chats to Sun Deputy Editor Gordon Smart, giving his derby verdict and firm views on much more.
Oasis legend and Manchester City die-hard Noel Gallagher is desperate to be celebrating a Manchester derby win over Jose Mourinho today.
The rock superstar tells The Sun’s Deputy Editor Gordon Smart exactly what he thinks about the derby — including who is the most overrated player in the United camp.
GORDON SMART: Right Noel, this is it, the big one. There are a lot of lads from different countries in the City team. How would you get over how important a game it is for the fans?
NOEL GALLAGHER: I think most professional footballers, no matter where they come from, would realise how important a local derby is. They wouldn’t necessarily need to know the history of it. This is the Derby — DO NOT LOSE!
GS: City have so many big games now, does United still feel as special?
NG: It’s the biggest. Nothing comes close. There isn’t even a second biggest.
GS: So if you were sending Pep a text on Saturday morning, what would it say?
NG: Ignore the little gobs**** in their dugout beside you. Bamboozle the fools with semaphore and we shall be victorious. And whatever happens, we’ll still love you.
GS: If United were a band who would they be and why? Same with City?
NG: If Man United were a band they’d be the Bay City Rollers. Extremely popular all over the world (so says the press release). The kids love ’em, mums and dads love ’em, grannies and grandads love ’em . . . EVERYONE ELSE THINKS THEY’RE S***!
City are the Sex Pistols. Enough said.
GS: You’ve interviewed Pep. How is he different from other recent City managers?
NG: What a dude! He’s very, very cool. I could see players, particularly the younger ones, being mesmerised by him. All managers are different, though, which is why we love the drama in the dugouts.
GS: Everyone is expecting some dugout drama today. But if Jose had come to City, would you have been more or less happy than with Pep’s appointment?
NG: I would have been happy with either. But it would have felt slightly like a guilty pleasure clapping the other fella. And any United “fan” will tell you they DESPERATELY wanted Pep, so it’s the double whammy!
GS: You read the Pep book recently. Have you taken anything from it to influence your life?
NG: Ha!! No. Great read, though. He is the real deal.
GS: And would you go for dinner with Mourinho if he asked?
NG: If he’s paying.
GS: Who will be in their job longer, Jose or Pep?
NG: I’m hoping Pep becomes addicted to the Premier League and stays for a decade. Not a***d what the other fella does. Stay? Go? I truly don’t care.
GS: All right then, how do you assess Paul Pogba? Do you think he’s a player to build United around for a decade or a waste of money?
NG: He’s the Mario Balotelli it’s OK to like. A walking hairdo.
Bale, Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez? He’s nowhere NEAR that league.
There will be some funky goal celebrations and bullying of third division opponents in the FA Cup along the way. But, nah mate, not for me!
GS: Do you reckon John Stones can handle the physical presence of Zlatan?
NG: Mangala had him in his pocket TWICE last season and he ain’t exactly up to much!
I think United’s tactics will be clear: Park the bus; hit the big divvy up front; see what happens.
GS: Zlatan was winding Claudio Bravo up this week, but have you got a message for him?
NG: Ibrahimovic? He’s a big dafty, a typical United “fan favourite”. I would bet one of my houses that he wears disgraceful shoes. I make him an unacceptable bozo.
GS: Is there ONE United player you would have in the City team?
NG: David De Gea.
GS: Any Manc Derby secrets/scrapes/shame you can tell us about?
NG: Ha!! Erm . . . no!
GS: Who is the first person you text when City win? Who is first to text you when City lose?
NG: I’m not really a mad texter at football. It drives me mad, to be honest.
My DJ pal Mike Pickering probably would be the first on the phone. I’m not really one for gloating either — unlike that current part-time bass player from the second-best band ever to come out of Manchester (that’d be The Stone Roses!)
I have nothing to say to United fans win, lose or draw.
GS: But what would you do if your daughter, Anais, showed up at the house with a United player draped around her?
NG: She wouldn’t. She’s a blue. The end.
GS: What did the 6-1 game feel like?
NG: It was truly unbelievable. I was in Dublin, just about to start my first solo tour. It was an unforgettable day. I remember just thinking: “Wow! Imagine being THAT s***!”
GS: The season’s only a few weeks old but is this match a pointer as to who wins the title?
NG: I get the same feeling from this one as from the one at Old Trafford at around the same time during the 2011/2012 season.
We were both playing really well coming off the back of huge results against Tottenham and Arsenal. The press were saying it was a title decider then and we smashed them 6-1.
Everyone said we’d walk it from there. But as you know we just managed to sneak the title on the last day. Won’t mean a thing long term.
GS: Would you ever have imagined ten years ago that City would be what they are now?
NG: No, never. I mean . . . did anyone?
The people who took over the club have yet to put even the slightest foot wrong.
The chairman is a colossal dude and as for the sheikh? If Carlsberg did owners . . .
GS: Who were/are the best City players you have seen?
NG: Dave Silva, Sergio, Yaya, Vinny (Kompany), Joe Hart, Kinkladze, Ali Benarbia, Bell, Lee, The Buzzer (Mike Summerbee). We are living in a golden era now, though.
GS: Who is the best current City player?
NG: It really is a toss-up between Silva and Aguero. ANYTHING is possible with those two.
GS: Finally, predictions for the game — and the season?
NG: I think it’ll be a draw. Maybe it has come a bit too early in the season for us to be fully bedded in with the new regime etc. So I can also see United nicking it 1-0.
As for the league? Surely no one is dumb enough to call it in September?
This league regularly makes fools of us all. I just hope it’s a great season and we somehow come out on top.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Roman Abramovich
We all know Noel Gallagher is a massive Manchester City fan.
The former Oasis guitarist has a box at the Etihad and is a regular in the away crowd when his beloved Citizens are on their travels.
But did you know the musician is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prove his commitment to the cause?
Speaking on the Dream Team FC podcast, Sun deputy editor Gordon Smart claims Gallagher and Abramovich had a spat a few years ago.
It’s best if we let him explain…
“Noel Gallagher and I went to see U2 at Wembley in 2009,” he said.
“We went into the dressing room and it was an unbelievable who’s who of famous folk. Roman Abramovich, Bill Clinton, Salman Rushdie, Damian Hirst.
“Noel and I got really really steaming. Noel said ‘come on, we’ll go speak to Abramovich’.
“So, we wandered across slightly pissed. Abramovich’s missus does all the translating for him.
“Noel says to her, ‘tell him I’m a Man City fan and Man City have more money him’.
“She translates and Abramovich puts his hand in his pocket, pulls out a wallet and slapped Noel in the face with it!
“In a way that was a little bit more than friendly!
“Noel laughed. The conversation carried on and we were obviously enjoying it a lot more than he was.
“Then this massive lump of a bloke with an earpiece came across and said, ‘Mr Gallagher, Mr Smart…could you leave Mr Abramovich alone now.'”
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Roman Abramovich ‘Slapped Noel Gallagher In The Face’ With His Wallet
We all know Noel Gallagher is a massive Manchester City fan.
The former Oasis guitarist has a box at the Etihad and is a regular in the away crowd when his beloved Citizens are on their travels.
But did you know the musician is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prove his commitment to the cause?
Speaking on the Dream Team FC podcast, Sun deputy editor Gordon Smart claims Gallagher and Abramovich had a spat a few years ago.
It’s best if we let him explain…
“Noel Gallagher and I went to see U2 at Wembley in 2009,” he said.
“We went into the dressing room and it was an unbelievable who’s who of famous folk. Roman Abramovich, Bill Clinton, Salman Rushdie, Damian Hirst.
“Noel and I got really really steaming. Noel said ‘come on, we’ll go speak to Abramovich’.
“So, we wandered across slightly pissed. Abramovich’s missus does all the translating for him.
“Noel says to her, ‘tell him I’m a Man City fan and Man City have more money him’.
“She translates and Abramovich puts his hand in his pocket, pulls out a wallet and slapped Noel in the face with it!
“In a way that was a little bit more than friendly!
“Noel laughed. The conversation carried on and we were obviously enjoying it a lot more than he was.
“Then this massive lump of a bloke with an earpiece came across and said, ‘Mr Gallagher, Mr Smart…could you leave Mr Abramovich alone now.'”
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher popped into the XFM studios to surprise Gordon on his last ever Smart on Sunday.
Gordon is leaving us for pastures new - he's returning to his homeland having been promoted at his 'proper' job to Editor of the Scottish Sun.
For his final show we couldn't let him off without a few embarrassing tales courtesy of his showbiz best mate.
"ON BEHALF OF XFM LISTENERS I'D LIKE TO SAY GOOD RIDDANCE" - NOEL GALLAGHER
Listen back as Gordon doesn't get off too lightly during a hour at the hands of the elder Gallagher - including tales of drunken adventures, hiding porn from his wife, more drunken adventures and kitchen based gifts (and Noel Gallagher gets Gangnam Style played on XFM)
Listen Again To Noel Gallagher's Interview For XFM
Noel Gallagher popped into the XFM studios to surprise Gordon on his last ever Smart on Sunday.
Gordon is leaving us for pastures new - he's returning to his homeland having been promoted at his 'proper' job to Editor of the Scottish Sun.
For his final show we couldn't let him off without a few embarrassing tales courtesy of his showbiz best mate.
"ON BEHALF OF XFM LISTENERS I'D LIKE TO SAY GOOD RIDDANCE" - NOEL GALLAGHER
Listen back as Gordon doesn't get off too lightly during a hour at the hands of the elder Gallagher - including tales of drunken adventures, hiding porn from his wife, more drunken adventures and kitchen based gifts (and Noel Gallagher gets Gangnam Style played on XFM)
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Below is an interview with Noel Gallagher from XFM's Gordon Smart show, Noel said that his demo's are recorded for his follow up to the 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' album.
He said the album is going to be released at the end of next year or early 2015, and added he's written some good songs lately and possibly the best song he's ever written.
Noel Gallagher To Release His New Album Next Year Or Early 2015
Below is an interview with Noel Gallagher from XFM's Gordon Smart show, Noel said that his demo's are recorded for his follow up to the 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' album.
He said the album is going to be released at the end of next year or early 2015, and added he's written some good songs lately and possibly the best song he's ever written.
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher will be talking to Gordon Smart on XFM later today (Oct 20) from 12:00 (UK Time).
You can listen to the show live here.
Noel Gallagher Will Be A Guest On XFM Later Today
Noel Gallagher will be talking to Gordon Smart on XFM later today (Oct 20) from 12:00 (UK Time).
You can listen to the show live here.
Gordon Smart
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher will be talking to Gordon Smart on XFM tomorrow from 12:00 (UK Time).
You can listen to the show live here.
Noel Gallagher Will Be A Guest On XFM Tomorrow
Noel Gallagher will be talking to Gordon Smart on XFM tomorrow from 12:00 (UK Time).
You can listen to the show live here.
Carl Barat
Gordon Smart
Liam Gallagher
Liam Howlett
Liam Gallagher, Liam Howlett, Theo Hutchcraft, Carl Barat & Gordon Smart leaving the Little House Private Members Club in Mayfair, early this morning.
Click here to see the pictures.
Thanks to AG
Gallery: Liam Gallagher At Little House
Liam Gallagher, Liam Howlett, Theo Hutchcraft, Carl Barat & Gordon Smart leaving the Little House Private Members Club in Mayfair, early this morning.
Click here to see the pictures.
Thanks to AG
Damon Albarn
Gordon Smart
Graham Coxon
Kasabian
Matt Morgan
Mr Gee
Noel Fielding
Noel Gallagher
Primal Scream
Russell Brand
The notorious dream team are back to celebrate the Teenage Cancer Trust dates...
Russell Brand is to return to Xfm next month... and he's reuniting with his old friend Noel Gallagher for a special series of shows to mark this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs.
The pair are to helm a new programme in the lead up to the week-long set of dates for the charity - the first time in seven years that they've worked with producer Matt Morgan and poet Mr Gee.
Noel told Xfm presenter and Sun columnist Gordon Smart: "Xfm asked me if I wanted to do my own radio show leading up to this year's TCT concerts. I said, I have a better idea. Why don't we resurrect whats-his-name's career? That hairy skinny-legged yogameister, Rustle Brand? Last seen shaming the nation at them Olympics…
"It'll be great to remind people how colossal me, Matt Morgan and Mr Gee were on that bloody show before 'Arthur' got us all the sack. Tune in and see if I'm wrong."
Russell told Gordon: "I miss radio. It was lovely when we did the show. It'll be great to get the old team back together."
This was the show that landed Jonathan Ross and Brand in trouble over the whole Andrew Sachs "Sachsgate" affair. Xfm is excited, ecstatic, pleased - and ever so slightly nervous - at welcoming the Brand/Gallagher team back into our studios.
Noel has curated this year's Teenage Cancer Trust dates, which include performances by Primal Scream, Kasabian, Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon and an evening of comedy featuring Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and more.
The Xfm shows will make a fine prelude to an incredible run of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall.
It's going to be unmissable, and takes place in late March. The TCT shows start on March 19 and run through to March 24.
Source: www.xfm.co.uk
More On Noel Gallagher's And Russell Brand's XFM Show
The notorious dream team are back to celebrate the Teenage Cancer Trust dates...
Russell Brand is to return to Xfm next month... and he's reuniting with his old friend Noel Gallagher for a special series of shows to mark this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs.
The pair are to helm a new programme in the lead up to the week-long set of dates for the charity - the first time in seven years that they've worked with producer Matt Morgan and poet Mr Gee.
Noel told Xfm presenter and Sun columnist Gordon Smart: "Xfm asked me if I wanted to do my own radio show leading up to this year's TCT concerts. I said, I have a better idea. Why don't we resurrect whats-his-name's career? That hairy skinny-legged yogameister, Rustle Brand? Last seen shaming the nation at them Olympics…
"It'll be great to remind people how colossal me, Matt Morgan and Mr Gee were on that bloody show before 'Arthur' got us all the sack. Tune in and see if I'm wrong."
Russell told Gordon: "I miss radio. It was lovely when we did the show. It'll be great to get the old team back together."
This was the show that landed Jonathan Ross and Brand in trouble over the whole Andrew Sachs "Sachsgate" affair. Xfm is excited, ecstatic, pleased - and ever so slightly nervous - at welcoming the Brand/Gallagher team back into our studios.
Noel has curated this year's Teenage Cancer Trust dates, which include performances by Primal Scream, Kasabian, Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon and an evening of comedy featuring Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and more.
The Xfm shows will make a fine prelude to an incredible run of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall.
It's going to be unmissable, and takes place in late March. The TCT shows start on March 19 and run through to March 24.
Source: www.xfm.co.uk
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