Famous faces pay respects to Hitman

OASIS SINGER LIAM'S TOUCHING MOMENT AT FUNERAL SERVICE

- By DIANNE BOURNE

Oasis star Liam Gallagher kisses Ricky's coffin

OASIS star Liam Gallagher joined famous faces from the showbiz and sporting world paying tribute to boxer Ricky Hatton at his funeral yesterday.

The rock'n'roll star was among the mourners walking into Manchester Cathedral on Friday morning.

Dressed all in black, he attended with his partner, Debbie Gwyther, and family, as well as Stone Roses legend Mani, to pay respects to boxing legend Ricky, who died last month at his home in Hyde, aged 46.

And in a poignant moment during the funeral service, Oasis classic Live Forever was played out.

Liam was joined by the likes of fellow Manc music stars Shaun Ryder and Bez, comedian Paddy McGuinness, cricketer Freddie Flintoff, club boss Wayne Lineker and boxing stars Tyson Fury, Antony Crolla, Amir Khan, Fraser Clark, Frank Bruno, Barry McGuigan, Tony Bellew and Ricky's former trainer Billy Graham at the funeral.

Manchester City legends were also in attendance to say a final farewell to Blues-mad Ricky, whose coffin was in sky blue with "Blue Moon" inscribed on the side.