Frontman adds that Gallagher split means Courteeners are now Manchester's biggest band
Band play two new songs at Bramham Park
Liam Fray reveals details of 'St Jude' follow-up
Liam Fray and co get King Tut's Wah Wah Tent jumping
Last Shadow Puppet joins Manchester band onstage
Band say the move is designed to combat touting
The band play one-off New York show ahead of supporting Morrissey
Band to play in Leeds and Sheffield to see 2009 in
Tracks will be recorded at the Manchester Apollo this week