Celtic have sparked a backlash from supporters and a club legend by booking Oasis to perform at Celtic Park on the 60th anniversary of their Lisbon Lions triumph. The band will play five sold-out nights in Glasgow on May 21, 23, 25, 28 and 29, 2027, with the May 25 date clashing directly with the historic milestone.
Frank McAvennie, a former Celtic striker who played under European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill, condemned the decision. He believes the club has undervalued the legacy of the 1967 team by prioritising concerts over a special anniversary tribute. McAvennie pointed to the 50th-anniversary event for Rod Stewart at the Hydro as a model for how the occasion should be honoured.
He stated that Celtic Football Club is the Lisbon Lions and that the anniversary should have taken precedence. McAvennie suggested that even Oasis frontmen and known Celtic fans Liam and Noel Gallagher would have supported a tribute event instead. The last music group to perform at Celtic Park was Wet Wet Wet in 1997.
May 25, 2027, marks six decades since Jock Stein's side became the first British club to win the European Cup, defeating Inter Milan 2-1 in Lisbon. The club traditionally commemorates the victory in the 67th minute of matches and with annual events. Celtic have said they plan to mark the anniversary in a meaningful way beyond a single event.
The controversy emerges as Brendan Rodgers's side leads the Premiership with 18 points from seven games. The team's current form shows two wins and three defeats from their last five outings.
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