Oasis at Murrayfield: What the Media Said — Three Nights

Night 1 – A “Joyous Celebration” (8th August)

Edinburgh Evening News / The Scotsman

Journalist Liam Rudden described the opening show as “a night of joyous celebration”, calling it “spectacular … 68,000 fans united in nostalgia and euphoria.”
He highlighted Liam’s vocal power, Noel’s calm precision, and the pair walking on stage “hand in hand for the first time in years.”
(Edinburgh News review)

Liam’s quips — “We’ve f**ing missed you”* and a dedication of Fade Away to fans who’d never seen them before — were widely quoted across outlets.

Discovery Music Scotland

In a detailed local review, Discovery Music Scotland praised the atmosphere as “electric from start to finish,” applauding support acts CAST and Richard Ashcroft for setting the tone.
They wrote: “The encore of ‘The Masterplan’, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’, and ‘Champagne Supernova’ lit up the sky — literally.”
(Discovery Music Scotland)

Uncut Magazine

Uncut published “10 Things We Learned from Oasis in Edinburgh”, noting how “the chemistry felt natural again” and comparing the scale to Knebworth ’96.
(Uncut UK)

Night 2 – Fury & Emotion (9th August)

The Scottish Sun

The Sun’s entertainment desk focused on Liam’s renewed rant at Edinburgh City Council, quoting him calling officials “snobby” and saying he was “still waiting for an apology.”
Despite the fireworks, the paper said the gig was “storming — louder, sharper, and more emotional than Night 1.”
(Scottish Sun coverage)

Daily Record

Their write-up centred on Noel’s emotional performance of “Talk Tonight”, describing him as “teary-eyed” while 70,000 people sang every word.
The Record called it “a human moment from a guitarist often seen as untouchable.”
(Daily Record article)

Police Scotland later told the paper there were “no arrests and an exemplary crowd,” a fact repeated by both tabloids.
(Scottish Sun update)

Night 3 – Farewell & Fire (12th August)

Daily Record

For the finale, the Record ran multiple pieces — “Scottish Oasis Fans Say Goodbye to Rock ’N’ Roll Stars” and “Oasis Fans Travel Across the Globe for Final Murrayfield Gig.”
They quoted fans from Canada, Brazil, and Japan calling it “the trip of a lifetime.”
(Daily Record coverage 1)
(Daily Record coverage 2)

The Scottish Sun

Headline: “Liam Gallagher takes third brutal swipe at Edinburgh Council.”
They quoted him branding local officials “ugly” and sarcastically thanking them for “rolling out the red carpet.”
(Scottish Sun Night 3)

Another follow-up piece confirmed Oasis “broke attendance records” for the venue’s three-night run.
(Scottish Sun record story)

Critical Consensus

Across outlets, reviewers agreed on four key points:

The Reunion Works. Even skeptical critics admitted the band sounded “tighter than expected.” (Uncut, Scotsman).

Liam Stole the Show. His vocals were “commanding” and “full of bite,” while Noel’s harmonies gave balance.

Crowd of a Generation. Each night drew 65–70 k fans, many seeing Oasis for the first time. Police confirmed no major incidents.

Emotion & Edge. Noel’s tears, Liam’s rants, and a crowd chorus of Don’t Look Back in Anger turned Murrayfield into a national talking point.