Noel Gallagher lifts the lid on co-commentary debut and doesn't rule out return

The Oasis star was a surprise addition to the broadcaster's coverage of Manchester City's Champions League clash at Sporting CP in Lisbon.

Gallagher lined up in the gantry alongside Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist but it proved to be difficult viewing for the lifelong City fan as they were handed a 4-1 defeat by the Portuguese champions.

He watched on as City took a fourth-minute lead through Phil Foden before Sporting hit back with a goal from in-form hitman Viktor Gyokeres.

Gallagher was left stunned in the second half, when Maximiliano Araujo handed Sporting the lead and Gyokeres netted twice from the penalty spot to hand Sporting a convincing victory.

The 57-year-old is no stranger to football media work having dipped into the world of punditry in the past and was handed the chance to try his hand with some pre-match analysis.

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He was then heard during the in-game commentary to the surprise of many.

Whilst Gallagher stopped shy of saying anything contentious during the broadcast, fans were split on his presence.

However, that hasn't stopped the musician from wanting another shot at it despite the complexities of the role.

"I tell you what I have to say, I've got the utmost respect for people that do that job. It is a very, very difficult job to do," Gallagher told talkSPORT Breakfast.

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He then hinted that the evening that followed was a long and eventful one on the streets of Lisbon alongside McCoist.

"But how you made that flight in the morning mate is beyond me," he said to McCoist while an inquisitive Jeff Stelling tried to probe for further information.

Gallagher added: "You can fill in the blanks."

Asked by McCoist whether he would be up for another go at co-comms, Gallagher said: "Any time mate, I'm available."

If he is to make a return to the gantry this season then it may have to be soon and before the run up to the huge Oasis reunion tour next summer.

The band have reunited and will play for the first time together in 16 years in stadiums across the UK and Ireland, North America and Australia.

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