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Ricky Hatton opens Oasis UK tour

Published Wednesday, Oct 8 2008, 10:19 BST | By Alex Fletcher
Ricky Hatton opens Oasis UK tour

Rex Features

Boxer Ricky Hatton appeared on stage at the opening night of Oasis's UK tour at Liverpool's Echo Arena yesterday.

Hatton introduced the group and warned fans that they would have to fight him if they attempted to hurt the band. Guitarist Noel Gallagher's ribs were broken last month when an audience member pushed him off stage in Canada.

"It's an honour for me to introduce these boys on stage," said Hatton. "They are the best band in Britain, the biggest band in the world and I'm proud to call them friends.

"And you can forget trying to come on stage, like in Canada, or you'll have me to f**king deal with."

Oasis's setlist included tracks from their new Dig Out Your Soul LP and classic hits 'Rock 'n' Roll Star', 'The Masterplan' and 'Slide Away'.

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