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Violence prompts United to call off ´victory´ parade
Written by: AFP
2008-05-17 00:18:52
MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United have postponed plans for a homecoming parade should they capture the Champions League trophy after violence flared in the city following the UEFA Cup final.
United face Chelsea in Moscow on Wednesday and were due to parade through the city streets on Thursday if they had been crowned European champions. But mindful of last week's troubles when Rangers fans ran rampant after their loss to Zenit St Petersburg in the UEFA Cup final, city councillors, police and United officials decided to postpone the celebrations for a couple of months. "Manchester City Council, Trafford Council, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester United are working together to identify suitable opportunities to celebrate United's achievements this season," said a joint statement. "Any event would take place during the summer. "Given the necessary logistical demands to ensure security and safety, there will not be a parade immediately following the UEFA Champions League Final next week." |
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discopogo May 17th, 2008 02:02
am sure u built a wall to keep the Scots out!!! Those barbaric,piss head,smack head fuckers above the border ruin it againajax72 May 17th, 2008 13:41
All those worries look a bit premature to me.Giorgio May 17th, 2008 23:04
Plans for celebrations may turn out out to be a little premature. But then this is typical of ManU to behave in this manner.These people have an abundance of arrogance, but no class.