Liam Gallagher has escalated his ongoing feud with Liverpool supporters by claiming that Oasis, not The Beatles, were responsible for restoring the Fab Four's cultural relevance. In a post on X, the Oasis frontman wrote that «Oasis put the Beatles back on the map which they no doubt directly profit from, ungrateful little sods,» signing off with his usual «MCFC» and «LG x».
The remarks came after days of online sparring between Gallagher and Liverpool FC fans, triggered by the Premier League's ruling that his beloved Manchester City had breached financial rules in 114 of 115 charges. City, who deny wrongdoing and have appealed, became the subject of widespread criticism from rival clubs. Gallagher responded by accusing Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United of being «corrupt» and trying to stop other teams from winning.
His latest post doubled down on that stance while taking a direct swipe at the city of Liverpool and its most famous musical export. «All these Scousers giving me and my band shit, Oasis have done more for the city of Liverpool than they will ever do,» he wrote. The claim drew immediate backlash from users who rushed to defend The Beatles' legacy, arguing that their impact on music and culture far exceeds anything Gallagher suggested.
«The sheer arrogance! Pretty sure their legacy doesn't need a boost from the Gallagher brothers,» one user wrote. Another quipped, «TBF Liam if it wasn't for the Beatles you'd be working in Home Bargains.» A third pointed out that «the Spice Girls cracked America harder than Oasis ever did,» urging Gallagher to reconsider comparing himself to the Fab Four.
Geoff Barrow, of Portishead and Beak>, also weighed in, writing that The Beatles were «everything you aren't: Groundbreaking, respected, original, modest, artistic, political, respectful, cultured, globally revered, creative, experimental, funny and charming,» before adding that Gallagher «copied Status Quo» and should «wind your neck in.»
While most responses condemned Gallagher's comments, a minority acknowledged a kernel of truth. «I think there is some truth to it. Oasis introduced many people to the Beatles just by talking about them,» one user wrote. Another shared a personal anecdote: «They did though. Introduced a lot of young 'uns to The Beatles, myself included. Before Oasis I only knew a couple of the Beatles' hits like 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand.' After Oasis I started buying Beatles albums.»
One commenter offered a more measured historical perspective, noting that The Beatles were seen as uncool in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, and that their rehabilitation came when Britpop acts in the mid-1990s openly cited them, alongside the 1995 Anthology project that reintroduced the catalogue and surviving members to a new audience.
The feud began in late September when reports emerged that the commission hearing the long-running case against Manchester City had ruled against the club on all but one of the alleged breaches. No punishment has yet been decided, and City maintain their innocence while pursuing an appeal. Gallagher initially responded to the news by telling a journalist to «get your OASIS tickets bought and stop talking out your fucking arse,» before turning his attention to Liverpool supporters.
The spat has reignited debates about Oasis's place in music history and their relationship to The Beatles, whom they have long cited as a primary influence. Gallagher's comments have also drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between Manchester City and rival Premier League clubs, with the financial charges case continuing to cast a shadow over the season.