Fans slam Noel Gallagher after bizarre commentary debut

The decision to use a globally recognised singer in commentary for a Champions League game has not gone down well.

Noel Gallagher makes his commentary debut. Photo: X

Fans couldn’t believe what they were hearing when they realised which unexpected superstar was on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage on Wednesday (AEDT).

Usual callers Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist were joined by music royalty in the gantry for their broadcast of Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City, as The Sun reports.

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The pair were accompanied by Man City superfan and Oasis star Noel Gallagher.

Gallagher wasn’t only on the commentary team for TNT, but also down pitch-side ahead of kick-off to discuss his beloved City’s form.

Supporters are used to seeing Gallagher in the crowd at City games, but his presence on the broadcast was far away from his usual comfort zone.

Fans reacted strongly to the unbelievable moment on social media.

Musician Noel Gallagher regularly attends games in Manchester. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP)

One wrote: “So bizarre that Noel Gallagher is on co-commentary on TNT Sports tonight.”

Another added sarcastically: “Noel Gallagher adding a lot to commentary tonight. So enthusiastic.”

A third posted: “Why is Noel Gallagher on punditry duty for TNT Sport?!”

And a fourth commented: “No way that’s Noel Gallagher on commentary. I thought it was just some random ex-City player”.

Another wrote: “Is Noel Gallagher seriously on commentary on the City game? The game is gone.”

Gallagher also would have been looking down on a familiar sight when watching the game.

That’s because the City players were wearing his handwriting on the back of their shirts for the occasion.

Noel Gallagher making his commentary debut. Photo: X

Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM / AFP)

Their cup font has been designed by Gallagher, with the 57-year-old writing out every player name and number to create the unique look.

The Oasis icon also helped design a kit for Man City, honouring the 30th anniversary of their album ‘Definitely Maybe’.

The kit, dubbed ‘Definitely City’, will be worn for select European fixtures this season and was donned by players in City’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan earlier in the campaign.

While that match ended in a 0-0 draw, Gallagher would have struggled throughout the clash with Sporting in Lisbon.

Facing Sporting coach Ruben Amorim, who is joining rivals Manchester United next week, the Portuguese side cruised to a 4-1 thrashing.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission

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