Noel Gallagher and Russell Brand soak up the atmosphere in the stands as they support their boyhood teams at the football in London
They make no secret of their passion for the beautiful game.
So it was little surprise to see Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher enjoying a break from their hectic work schedules by watching their boyhood football teams taking to the pitch in London.
Sat in the stands at Upton Park (also known as Boleyn Ground), the firebrand comedian, 40, and the Mancunian musical legend, 48, managed to remain in high spirits throughout the match.
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Boys day out: Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher (pictured with Enner Valencia) enjoying a break from their hectic work schedules by watching their boyhood football teams taking to the pitch in London
And while the superstar pair may have been supporting opposing sides, the Get Him To The Greek star and Oasis guitarist didn't let the scoreline affect their day out together.Â
Both famous for their devotion to their boyhood teams, Russell is a life-long West Ham fan (the home team), while Noel's love for Manchester City (away team) is well-documented.
Arriving at the ground together, the two A-Listers chatted away to the West Ham's manager,Slaven Bilic, before they took their place in the stands.
Big fans: Sat in the stands at Upton Park (also known as Boleyn Ground), the firebrand comedian, 40, and the Mancunian musical legend, 48, managed to remain in high spirits throughout the match
Still good friends: And while the superstar pair may have been supporting opposing sides, the Get Him To The Greek star and Oasis guitarist didn't let the scoreline affect their day out together
Clearly enjoying the tightly-contested match, which saw the teams tie at 2-2, Noel and Russell cheered and shouted encouragement to their teams as the game got underway.
But while the passionate fans were clearly each hoping to win bragging rights for after the game, they maintained a good humoured streak of banter throughout the game.
Sat in the executive seating area in the home stands, the two famours friends were in the company of another star - Apprentice adviser Karren Brady, who is the club's Vie-Chairman.
Friendly rivalry: Both famous for their devotion to their boyhood teams, Russell is a life-long West Ham fan (the home team), while Noel's love for Manchester City (away team) is well-documented
Cheering on their boys: Clearly enjoying the tightly-contested match, which saw the teams tie at 2-2, Noel and Russell cheered and shouted encouragement to their teams as the game got underway
Clearly on tenterhooks throughout the match, Noel and Russell could be seen groaning, cheering and wincing as the ball went from end-to-end in the close-fought match.
Staying clear of team colours for their stint in the stands, Russell rocked his usual dapper twist on classic tailoring - wearing a waistcoat and shirt with trousers, which he finished off with an overcoat.
Noel meanwhile sported a casual and laid-back look, wearing a warm black jacket and jeans, but still sporting his ever-present messy, mod-inspired do.Â
Passionate: Clearly on tenterhooks throughout the match, Noel and Russell could be seen groaning, cheering and wincing as the ball went from end-to-end in the close-fought match
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