Noel Gallagher expressed joy over the behavior of his 15-year-old son, Sonny, who made a controversial gesture towards Manchester United fans during the Manchester derby, saying: "My heart is full of pride." This moment occurred at Old Trafford during Manchester City's victory over their long-time rivals on Sunday.
Celebrating victory with family
Sonny Gallagher reacted provocatively to Manchester United fans in the second half of the match when Manchester City was down to ten men due to Phil Foden's red card. He celebrated alongside his 18-year-old brother, Donovan, and their father Noel, who is himself a passionate Manchester City supporter, after the star player Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal for his team.
This controversial gesture by Sonny came as Manchester United fans were left frustrated by a VAR review that disallowed Haaland's goal. Ultimately, the goal was confirmed, and City managed to maintain their lead.
A father's pride
Noel Gallagher reacted to his son's gesture by saying: "There comes a time when you look at your children and say: 'My God, I have raised you well'—when they feel the way you feel and when they understand." He also referenced Manchester United fans, saying: "When you are in that part of the stadium and United fans are in front of you, they hit you back just like you hit them."
Sonny's gesture was covered in the media, and Noel proudly said: "My heart is full of pride for my children who got involved in these moments and responded to the United fans."
The Gallagher family is known as die-hard Manchester City supporters and were loyal fans long before the club became a dominant force in the Premier League. The band Oasis, formed by Noel and his brother Liam, has been the soundtrack to City's successes since the club was purchased by Sheikh Mansour in 2008.
Noel and Liam Gallagher are considered two of the most recognizable fans of the team and continue to passionately support their beloved club.
