United (massive mini) Parade

my mate Mary a "die hard red" still adamant that their parade was busier. He didnt go, i asked why and he said he was at work. I mentioned it was a bank holiday. He changed the subject!
 
Just to start off with I'm a United fan.

As the youth cup final was on the same day as city's parade I managed to see what Manchester was like for that. It was absolutely jam packed, I could barely walk, the trams were full, the tram stations were full.

I did go to our "parade" which was an embarrasment, I could barely believe it when the news said there was 100,000+ fans or whatever. That was obviously was a lot of bollocks.
 
bobsyouruncle said:
Just to start off with I'm a United fan.

As the youth cup final was on the same day as city's parade I managed to see what Manchester was like for that. It was absolutely jam packed, I could barely walk, the trams were full, the tram stations were full.

I did go to our "parade" which was an embarrasment, I could barely believe it when the news said there was 100,000+ fans or whatever. That was obviously was a lot of bollocks.
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Well said. For City's parade it was heaving. I was quite shocked at the turnout for Uniteds if im honest. The official figures were released some months ago, citys was over 165k, Uniteds, 35k. Its not the end of the world but we just like to get the facts out there, becasue the press certainly wont do!!!
 
bobsyouruncle said:
Just to start off with I'm a United fan.

As the youth cup final was on the same day as city's parade I managed to see what Manchester was like for that. It was absolutely jam packed, I could barely walk, the trams were full, the tram stations were full.

I did go to our "parade" which was an embarrasment, I could barely believe it when the news said there was 100,000+ fans or whatever. That was obviously was a lot of bollocks.
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i don`t believe you,the MuEN said there was 250,000 and that paper is the gospel,also talkshite said there was OVER 250,000 at your parade and again they are always first for exclusives(mancini being sacked,sneijder nailed on for the rags,the loch ness monster spotted in alan brazils pond..)..and to cap it off sky sports said there was more at utds than citys parade and that we all know they`re up taggarts sweaty arse so game over really......
 
Well said. For City's parade it was heaving. I was quite shocked at the turnout for Uniteds if im honest. The official figures were released some months ago, citys was over 165k, Uniteds, 35k. Its not the end of the world but we just like to get the facts out there, becasue the press certainly wont do!!![/quote]

So was I, I would've expected our fans to show some greater appreciation but as you do say we have a lot of glory hunters ( I am a season ticket holder and live in Greater Manchester). Yours was a great parade and were well deserved off the FA Cup.

i don`t believe you,the MuEN said there was 250,000 and that paper is the gospel,also talkshite said there was OVER 250,000 at your parade and again they are always first for exclusives(mancini being sacked,sneijder nailed on for the rags,the loch ness monster spotted in alan brazils pond..)..and to cap it off sky sports said there was more at utds than citys parade and that we all know they`re up taggarts sweaty arse so game over really......

Haha this made me laugh, you have a good sense of humour
 
bobsyouruncle said:
Just to start off with I'm a United fan.

As the youth cup final was on the same day as city's parade I managed to see what Manchester was like for that. It was absolutely jam packed, I could barely walk, the trams were full, the tram stations were full.

I did go to our "parade" which was an embarrasment, I could barely believe it when the news said there was 100,000+ fans or whatever. That was obviously was a lot of bollocks.
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Fair play to you mate.

I honestly don't think there would have been quite so much interest from City fans if some reds hadn't firstly taken the mick out of our parade on various sites - there was a proper hatchet job done by someone on YouTube, and there was a thread on Red Cafe about it. No doubt Red Issue would've had plenty to say about it too lol. As such, many City eyes were on the United parade on that Bank Holiday Monday morning when most wouldn't normally have been too bothered what the turnout was.

I always thought it was best for any reds to lay off until you'd had your parade. In many ways the timing wasn't the best - while the bad weather was a poor excuse (rain in Manchester isn't unusual), to be fair it came over 2 weeks after you'd won the league (a high that many would've come down from) and 2 days after losing the CL Final. I think most had switched off for the summer to be honest.
 
Needed cheering up so just read all this again.

Some of the posts are brilliant, and the photos/screen shots tell the story.

Any of you lot going to Trafford next week gonna print a few off for Blues to hold up at the game?
 
GOULDYBOBS said:
my mate Mary a "die hard red" still adamant that their parade was busier. He didnt go, i asked why and he said he was at work. I mentioned it was a bank holiday. He changed the subject!
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PMSL



Great thread
 
Lucky13 said:
More people have viewed this thread than went to the parade.
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That sums up the parade for me

This vid by a rag is brilliant, the streets are completely empty, and the deluded who made it has to soundtrack it and add crowd noises of thousands chanting whilst show 7 people wandering across an empty Chester Road. Atruly classic thread.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9hKKZm3RJo4[/youtube]
 
Bump!

The best thread ever.

I'll never forget that day.

F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, and so on. :-)
 
Been a bit down today so going to have a look at this thread again to cheer me up, fuckin brilliant piss take by fellow blues, love it
 
MCFC 4 EVER said:
Shaelumstash said:
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...-trophies-from-cathedral-to-theatre-of-dreams

More than 150,000 could line the streets for Manchester United's victory parade - if the team wins the European Cup.

The Reds have announced details of their Bank Holiday Monday open-top bus tour, which will kick off at Manchester Cathedral and end at Stretford Mall.

Sir Alex Ferguson's men have already been crowned Premier League champions – but will be parading two trophies if they beat Barcelona in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Greater Manchester Police believe that if the Reds are crowned champions of Europe it could 'significantly increase' the numbers of those flocking to salute their heroes.

Around 100,000 are expected to paint the streets red and white - but that is expected to swell to 150,000 and beyond should United emerge victorious from Wembley.

A police source told the M.E.N.: "There were around 200,000 for the treble parade in 1999. We are planning for 100,000 but that could increase significantly depending on if they win at Wembley and how the weather is."


The parade will start from the cathedral at 10am before heading towards the Hilton hotel.

Barriers will be placed along Deansgate, which has an end-to-end capacity of 74,000.

The Reds will then head up Chester Road before turning on to Wharfside Way at the side of Salford Quays.

From there the bus will roll up Sir Matt Busby Way where it is expected to stop beneath the famous 'Holy Trinity' statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton outside Old Trafford.

There, Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to address a crowd of around 20,000.

The bus will then head down Warwick Road towards the cricket ground before rolling past Trafford town hall.

It will end at Stretford Mall, where the club's international players will be whisked away in waiting cars to jet off and join their fellow countrymen ahead of the European Championship qualifiers.

The M.E.N. understands the Reds will take to the streets in a bus emblazoned with the number 19. That represents the number of times they have won the Premier League - taking them one clear of bitter rivals Liverpool to become the undisputed most successful club in domestic football.

We can also reveal there have been no dropouts from among the players.

A Reds source said the entire squad were keen to thank the fans for their support.

Mike Amesbury, Manchester council's executive member for culture and leisure, said he hoped United's fans could match the behaviour of their counterparts from across the city.

"The blue half of Manchester did us proud and I am sure the red half will do likewise,” said Coun Amesbury, a United fan. “Regardless of whether they win on Saturday, which obviously I hope they do, to win 19 titles is a phenomenal, historic achievement and it is right that we celebrate that."

Sean Anstee, a Trafford councillor, said the parade could be worth £500,000 to the region.

He explained: "If you estimate each person will be spending £5 at local businesses then that is a big boost.

"I am a City fan, so I say this through gritted teeth, but I hope United are parading two trophies. We are privileged to have them in Trafford."

The parade will not include the Manchester town hall. I wish they would just be proud of where there are actually from and not always trying to cling on to the coat tails of Manchester!
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Do we really give a shit about the scum. One of the worst threads ever
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Lol, just re read this post after following a link by someone saying it's the best thread ever!
 
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