They never seemed to get on like a house on fire, and Liam Gallagher missed the band’s set at V Festival at Chelmsford because of a cold (which many report had more of the symptoms of a hangover), so I don’t think anyone was surprised by the announcement this week that lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel Gallagher announced he had left Oasis. Noel announced that he left the band as he could no longer work with his brother, Liam. “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight,” Noel explained in a statement on the band’s website. “People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer. Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan.” The band, who were in the final dates of a 12-month tour, were due to play at Paris’ Rock en Seine festival on Friday, but cancelled at the last minute.

The Gallaghers have always had a rocky relationship, but recently things seemed to have worsened. Liam admitted in an interview with NME magazine that he rarely spoke to Noel, they no longer travelled together and they only saw each other on stage. “He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him, that’s it.” Liam admitted.