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Matt Cardle has hit out at Biffy Clyro fans who have criticised his cover version of the band's single 'Many Of Horror'.

Cardle released the single under the new name 'When We Collide' after being crowned this year's X Factor champion last weekend.

"I leapt at the chance to do it because it's not your average winner's song," Cardle explained to BBC News. "It's not cheesy and I'm sorry if I've ruined it for people, but it's credible.

"I understand why there will be a backlash, but give me a break," Cardle added.

'When We Collide' is expected to top the UK singles chart this weekend to become Christmas number one.

How arrogant, You earn praise and he's done nothing to earn it so far. As for credibility, He's an X Factor artist now, It's something he'll never have. 'When We Collide' is just a cheesy X Factor song no matter how you cut it. I'm glad they changed the name really it distances itself from the superior original.