Fans react to Noel Gallagher’s Man City vs Sporting Lisbon commentary: “Utterly ridiculous”

nme.com:

Noel Gallagher was a surprise addition to the commentary for Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon last night (November 5) – and viewers weren’t impressed.The Oasis and High Flying Birds musician – who is a lifelong Man City fan – joined Darren Fletcher and co-commentator Ally McCoist throughout TNT Sports’ live coverage of the match.

He was on co-comms duty alongside the professionals for the entire game.However, Gallagher saw the reigning Premier League champions lose 4-1 to Sporting (helmed by incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim) at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade.The match marked Man City’s third loss in as many games following recent defeats from Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.Gallagher’s punditry resulted in negative responses, with many suggesting that he shouldn’t have been involved.

The backlash was largely due to TNT opting for a musician instead of someone more qualified, rather than anything NG said specifically.Others claimed that the commentary would be “biased” because of Gallagher’s well-documented love for Man City.Writing on YouTube, one viewer commented: “It’s a mockery.” When asked why this was the case, another person replied: “Because nobody wants bias[ed] commentary.

He’s a city fan commentating on a city game.”Someone else said: “So Gallagher is commentating now, that must mean Matt Lucas is next for the Arsenal game tonight.” The unexpected Gallagher appearance was also called “utterly ridiculous”.He just loves a European night ⭐4️⃣ goal contributions in 4️⃣ #UCL games for Phil Foden this season..