THE decision to cancel a gig by American rockers Green Day hours before they were due to perform sparked a blame game between the organisers and the band’s management.

Fans vented their fury after PCL Presents announced that last night’s gig at Bellahouston Park was being cancelled due to “adverse weather.”

However a statement on Green Day’s website cited concerns over the safety of the stage as the reason the gig was being pulled, saying the band were “distraught.”

It is understood a member of the crew suffered an injury on stage on Monday night but it is  not thought to havecontributed to the decision.

A spokeswoman for PCL was continuing to cite adverse weather as the reason for the cancellation at 4.30pm yesterday afternoon.

The company said fans would be reimbursed within 10 days but would not comment on reports that workers were sent home and told they would not be paid.

Glasgow City Council issued a statement saying the decision was taken by the promoters and manager of the band.

A statement on Green Day’s website said: “The local safety council, production crew, and concert organizers have deemed the stage unsafe for the fans and everyone involved.

“We are very distraught about this as we are in Glasgow now and were very much looking forward to this show as one the highlights of our tour.

“We have been playing in extreme weather conditions throughout this European tour, and the last thing we want to do is see a show cancelled.”

Meanwhile fans took to social media to vent their anger about the last-minute cancellation.

Amy Docherty tweeted: “Only waited my whole life to see them.”

Miriam Dornan wrote: “Adverse weather” you say? Ridiculous if this is the real reason @GreenDay gig is cancelled.”

The band, fronted by singer Billie Joe Armstrong, famed for hits including American Idiot, Basket Case and Holiday had announced the date back in December.