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Manchester City recreate Definitely Maybe album cover for launch of limited edition Oasis themed kit

Definitely City. Definitely going to sell out.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 12th September 2024

Football season is back underway and although clubs have already released their shirts for this season, the news of the Oasis reunion was simply too big for their club Manchester City not to mark the occasion with a long-awaited limited edition kit.

Man City already have three official match jerseys that they’ll be donning through the domestic season and in Europe, but given that the Burnage boys are back, both Noel and Liam Gallagher are massive Blues and it’s been 30 years since their debut album Definitely Maybe, they had to do something special.

We’d heard rumours of a potential kit collaboration between Noel and City for some time now, with reports dating back a couple of years now but it looks as though, much like the band’s comeback after 15 years, the stars have finally aligned and fans can now grab a sensational collector’s item.

Behold, we give you the limited edition ‘Definitely City’ fourth shirt:

We’d seen several glimpses of the full collection over the past few weeks, with the jersey itself having been leaked multiple times and snaps of the older Gallagher brother in the trademark sky blue overshirt being used as a teaser most recently, but now it’s officially available to the public.

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Co-designed by the legendary songwriter and guitarist himself (there seems to be no suggestion of Liam’s involvement at any point in the process), the kit itself is a striking combo of salmon pink into gradients of pale blue and off-white – certainly one to remember.

If you’re a fan of bold colourways like with the retro 1999-inspired third kit for this season, then this Oasis-themed fourth kit is probably right up your street too. It also features the already debuted cup printing with Noel’s own handwriting for the font.

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The club and manufacturers Puma have also released a track jacket, bomber jacket, bucket and baseball caps, as well as a retro top that’s giving very 90s pre-match jersey/goalkeeper kit; a new polo shirt, a high neck drill top, limited edition ball, as well as a simple dark ‘Definitely City’ tee.

You can see samples down below and view the full collection HERE.

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The new Oasis x City fourth kit is flanked by a whole roster of club fashion. (Credit: Manchester City/Puma)

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We’ve already seen the success that nostalgic football and music collabs have produced with the likes of The Stone Roses x Manchester United collection released earlier this year, but it doesn’t get much bigger than one of the greatest rock bands of all-time and the best team in the land joining forces.

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What do you make of the crossover then and, more importantly, if you’re a Man City fan, is it the fourth shirt or another part of the Definitely City collection that most takes your fancy?

To be honest, whether you’re a Blue or not, you can’t deny recreating that iconic album cover might be one of the coolest ways we’ve seen a kit reveal in years.

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Featured Images — Manchester City/Puma/Oasis

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Man City fan jailed after causing £10k damage to a police vehicle following Champions League victory

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Leon Blackett

A Manchester City fan has been jailed for his part in large-scale disorder following the club’s Champions League victory.

The court heard how, following Manchester City’s Champions League Final win over Inter Milan in Istanbul in Turkey on Saturday 10 June 2023, jubilant fans flocked to the streets of Manchester city centre for late-night celebrations.

The large influx of fans in high spirits prompted a police response to ‘ensure public safety’ and ‘prevent any public disorder’, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

However, the disorder did begin to escalate despite police presence.

A number of fans, including 22-year-old Leon Blackett, scaled a police vehicle and proceeded to jump up and down on it, which subsequently caused more than £10,000 worth of damage, and resulted in the vehicle having to be written off. 

Following the disorder, an investigation was launched by GMP’s City Centre policing, with officers obtaining social media and CCTV footage that helped them to identify those responsible.

Blackett admitted to the offence, after he was arrested on Thursday 19 October 2023.

Following admitting to the offence, Blackett was sentenced to 44 months in prison – a three-month jail term for this football-related offence, along with 41 months for possession of a bladed article and a domestic related communications offence.

He has also been given a seven-year Football Banning Order, commencing on the day Blackett received his sentence.

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“The actions by Blackett in the wake of Manchester City’s historic Champions League Final victory were completely unacceptable,” commented PC Matt Ford, from GMP’s Specialist Operations Planning Unit.

“This is a timely reminder to those who commit crimes while following the football in another country, we will seek prosecutions for unacceptable behaviour.”

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Six Nations to stay free-to-air as broadcasters strike new TV deal

Danny Jones Danny Jones Six Nations to stay free-to-air ITV BBC

Good news for rugby fans as the Guinness Six Nations is set to remain free-to-air for the foreseeable future following a new deal being struck between the competition and its current broadcasters.

With the 2025 tournament approaching its conclusion, the organisers are already looking ahead to the next year and how to contest will be marketed, with many predicting the rights to be snapped up by a major sporting channel.

Fortunately, however, the Six Nations‘ present coverage partners have managed to keep the games as part of the current TV license package after striking a new four-year deal.

The agreement between BBC and ITV, who air all of the annual fixtures between them at the moment, will see the pair host the matches until 2029 at the very least.

As mentioned, it was thought that broadcasters and streaming platforms like TNT Sports might secure the licensing for at least part of the tournament as they continue to expand their large and varied service but, for now, UK coverage is staying right where it is.

Under the new contract, ITV will show 10 games per season, including every England match, while the BBC will air the remaining five fixtures.

BBC will also host all Wales and Scotland home games bar when the two nations play England at Murrayfield and the Principality Stadiums, respectively.

Better still, not only will the men’s competition be staying free-to-air but BBC will continue to show every game during the Women’s Six Nations as the interest in female rugby continues to grow.

In fact, it’s having quite a boom here in Greater Manchester on its own.

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This year’s tournament has been as blockbuster and nail-baiting as ever, with England still in with a chance of winning the whole thing if they beat Wales with a bonus point – provided France fail to beat Scotland in the final game.

England’s last game gets underway at 4:45pm and it’s all to play for.

You can find all the best places to watch the remainder of the action down below:

Where to watch the 2025 Six Nations in Manchester city centre

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Featured Images — Sum_of_Marc (via Flickr)/Guinness Six Nations

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