Tom Clarke defends Liam Gallagher

Tom Clarke has defended his former tourmate Liam Gallagher after Oasis were forced to cancel their second headlining slot at last weekend's V Festival.

The Enemy frontman told Absolute Radio that he was convinced that Oasis had pulled out of their appearance because of Gallagher's illness.

Clarke said: "If they’ve cancelled it's for a legitimate reason. I hope everyone cuts him a bit of slack and doesn't whinge about it, 'cos s**t happens."

Regarding speculation that Liam's falling out with Noel had sparked their decision not to play on Sunday, Clarke added: "They've been on tour since forever. I'm pretty sure they've hated each other since the '90s.

"I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have surmounted in Liam not playing V because they've just realised they don't get on with each other. They get on with it.

"They manage to go on stage and play amazing shows, probably the best live band in the world. The fact of the matter is, the lad's probably got a sore throat. Give him a break. Let him have a day off."

Clarke and Liam themselves had a recent feud, which was diffused when Clarke denied suggesting that Oasis were past their best.