Parade Today!!

jrb

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MEN.

City to parade Premier League trophy on Monday - IF final results go their way

Manchester City will parade the Premier League trophy through the city centre streets on Monday afternoon - IF the team get the result they need this weekend.

Plans are in place for a procession just 24 hours after the end of the final match of the season at the Etihad on Sunday.

The MEN understands talks have taken place between police and council officials for captain Vincent Kompany to show off the trophy in Albert Square, should the Blues win the title as expected on Sunday.

With just one game left, City are clear favourites as they are two points clear of rivals Liverpool with a superior goal difference. It means the Blues will lift the trophy even if they only manage a draw in their last game.

Officials at Manchester City, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council all declined to comment when the MEN called today.

But police insiders have confirmed ‘contingency plans’ are in place for Monday following talks with senior figures at City.

“These things can’t just happen at the last minute,” said one officer.

City are scheduled to play a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, so there is only a short time window for a victory parade to be held next week.

It is expected to follow a similar route to the parade after the club’s last league title in 2012 - which saw the procession start with the players addressing fans in Albert Square and then travelling down Deansgate and onto Corporation Street.

Understandably, City officials are anxious that they don’t tempt fate by discussing celebration plans for winning the trophy before it is in Kompany’s hands.

Officials in Liverpool have not been so wary of putting a hex on their team, however.

The city’s council has already unveiled the parade route should the title go to Merseyside, and even offered tips for anyone attending the event.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, said: “We know many people are superstitious and don’t want to think about a victory parade until the title is in the bag, but unfortunately that isn’t an option for those involved in organising an event of this scale.

“Whether we have a parade depends on the results on Sunday, but due to the number of roads being closed and the impact this has on businesses and residents, it makes sense that we are as prepared as we can be. We need the information to be made public in order to cause as little disruption as possible.

“There is of course the safety element as well – we will undoubtedly see massive numbers of people head into the city to mark this fantastic achievement and we want people to be able to celebrate safely the success of their team.

“If you are going to watch the parade, please make sure you make use of the full length of the route, so that the team can be cheered on for the full length of the parade.

“We always want both our teams to do well in the league, and whatever the outcome, we’ll be massively proud of their achievements this season.”
 
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Please don't let me remind you that this is City we are talking about, the words Parade and Title shouldn't be uttered/whispered/thought of until the final whistle on Sunday, it just makes us nervous!!
 
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Another thread on fucking victory parades got pulled,can this one be the last one please,no matter how informative it is supposed to be,NO more talks of fucking victory parades,when will you muppets ever learn????
 
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jrb, I like you're posts, but seeing as i've just spent all day umming and arring whether I should post a thread to remind people not to nick the match ball, please see this thread that is still on the first page and heading for the seond page where it belongs till Sunday 5pm!!!!

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=301117
 
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Deansgate best not look like this on Monday if it's raining. ;-)

[bigimg]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Man_utd_2011_parade_deansgate_roof.jpg[/bigimg]

PS. The best thread ever on BM. <a class="postlink-local" href="http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=221992" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">viewtopic.php?f=12&t=221992</a>
 
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Don't see what everyone is getting their knickers in a twist. I for one didn't know when it was planned so found it useful. Like it says in the article, you can't organise one of these at the last minute.
 
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Apologies if there was already another thread. Didn't see it.

That aside, the article is in the MEN, and it will soon be on the OS, and across the wires.

City fans will find out either way.

And with all due respect, a parade thread on BM isn't going to affect the result on Sunday.

I'm 100% sure the players are a lot more professional than that.

And please note the title. 'If We Win The Title?'
 
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my mate who supplies paint has just got an order for 50 litres of sky blue paint , apparently there is a red bus in liverpool that needs respraying . :)
 
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paulchapo said:
Another thread on fucking victory parades got pulled,can this one be the last one please,no matter how informative it is supposed to be,NO more talks of fucking victory parades,when will you muppets ever learn????
Bit over the top mate nothing wrong with some information,also if we get beat with west ham its the players fault not the op just chill out.
 
Re: Parade On Monday - If We Win The Title?

jrb said:
Expect Sun and showers all day.


MEN.

City to parade Premier League trophy on Monday - IF final results go their way

Manchester City will parade the Premier League trophy through the city centre streets on Monday afternoon - IF the team get the result they need this weekend.

Plans are in place for a procession just 24 hours after the end of the final match of the season at the Etihad on Sunday.

The MEN understands talks have taken place between police and council officials for captain Vincent Kompany to show off the trophy in Albert Square, should the Blues win the title as expected on Sunday.

With just one game left, City are clear favourites as they are two points clear of rivals Liverpool with a superior goal difference. It means the Blues will lift the trophy even if they only manage a draw in their last game.

Officials at Manchester City, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council all declined to comment when the MEN called today.

But police insiders have confirmed ‘contingency plans’ are in place for Monday following talks with senior figures at City.

“These things can’t just happen at the last minute,” said one officer.

City are scheduled to play a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, so there is only a short time window for a victory parade to be held next week.

It is expected to follow a similar route to the parade after the club’s last league title in 2012 - which saw the procession start with the players addressing fans in Albert Square and then travelling down Deansgate and onto Corporation Street.

Understandably, City officials are anxious that they don’t tempt fate by discussing celebration plans for winning the trophy before it is in Kompany’s hands.

Officials in Liverpool have not been so wary of putting a hex on their team, however.

The city’s council has already unveiled the parade route should the title go to Merseyside, and even offered tips for anyone attending the event.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, said: “We know many people are superstitious and don’t want to think about a victory parade until the title is in the bag, but unfortunately that isn’t an option for those involved in organising an event of this scale.

“Whether we have a parade depends on the results on Sunday, but due to the number of roads being closed and the impact this has on businesses and residents, it makes sense that we are as prepared as we can be. We need the information to be made public in order to cause as little disruption as possible.

“There is of course the safety element as well – we will undoubtedly see massive numbers of people head into the city to mark this fantastic achievement and we want people to be able to celebrate safely the success of their team.

“If you are going to watch the parade, please make sure you make use of the full length of the route, so that the team can be cheered on for the full length of the parade.

“We always want both our teams to do well in the league, and whatever the outcome, we’ll be massively proud of their achievements this season.”

It will be a tight schedule as I understand that the team is due to fly to Abu Dhabi on Monday evening
 

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