THE t-shirts said it all: They were like a chronicle of Oasis' last 10 years.

As thousands of fans poured into the Manchester Apollo, the names of the venues they had played and the albums they had produced flashed before your eyes.

Ten years of Noise and Confusion was celebrated last night by the people who have followed Oasis since their early days. - a band of the future if ever there was one - the audience couldn't have been more 'up for it' when the Gallagher brothers arrived on stage.

This concert wasn't about the future, it was about celebrating a band who defined a decade.

Some say Oasis are past it - a yesterday band. But last night they proved they can still entertain with the best of them. The intimate surroundings of the Apollo no doubt helped, but literally a

As the first chord was struck of each song, the crowd went wild.

And the hits came thick and fast -- too numerous to mention each -- but starting off with Morning Glory was an inspired move.

It was a sight and sound that will live long with those who attended -- those who needed no persuading that Oasis remain head and shoulders above the rest, the best guitar-band around.

DAVID HIGGERSON