city to parade cup 23rd may

[stevefromdonny]

Manchester City will hold a victory parade around the city on May 23 to celebrate winning the FA Cup after beating Stoke 1-0 at Wembley.

The event will start at 6pm on the day after the end of the current Premier League season and will give City supporters the chance to celebrate their first major trophy since their League Cup success in 1976.

Garry Cook, City's chief executive officer, hailed the achievements of the team and thanked Manchester City Council for their invitation to parade the trophy.

"Saturday was a truly historic occasion for Manchester City Football Club and we are delighted to be bringing the FA Cup trophy back to Manchester," he said.

"We are extremely grateful to Manchester City Council for their invitation to parade the trophy, and we are looking forward to seeing as many of our wonderful supporters as possible lining the streets of the city next Monday."

The council's invitation follows their earlier announcement that they would also organise a parade for Premier League winners Man United and Sir Richard Leese, the leader of Manchester City Council, said it was 'fitting' to allow Roberto Mancini's side the chance to honour their triumph along with their fans.

"City winning the FA Cup is a joyous occasion for many people in Manchester, myself included. It's only fitting that we host a public celebration of that achievement so fans can share the moment and enjoy the success," he said.

"Manchester's football clubs are a huge source of pride, helping to project the city's name around the world, and we expect some unforgettable scenes on 23 May as thousands of City fans gather to acclaim their team."

i will be there, will you

[bluebananamilksheikh]

6 pm on a work day & rags get theirs on a bank holiday!

[Beefymcfc]

Will be booking a day off for that one, wouldn't miss it for the World.

[gillie]

Will be booking a day off for that one, wouldn't miss it for the World.

Me too Beefy mate see you there.

[KinkyKinkladze]

I'm away on holiday the day before. What a bastard.

[Rae4685]

Would of made more sense to do it from 7 give people a chance to get there from work etc

[bluej]

My last exam finishes at 12.30 so I will be staggering across Albert Square at some point! Cracking day lined up.

[Beefymcfc]

Will be booking a day off for that one, wouldn't miss it for the World.

Me too Beefy mate see you there.

Could do mate, might even try a pint in the Townley.

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

Where will it be?

[ant london]

Where will it be?

Manchester mate

[stevefromdonny]

Where will it be?

Manchester mate

and man u@d is in london

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

Where will it be?

Manchester mate

No shit. Town or stadium, Sherlock?

[bluej]

Where will it be?

Manchester mate

No shit. Town or stadium, Sherlock?

From town to stadium I think.

[9secondlegend]

i just hope theres not an embarasing turn out

[Flixton Blue]

i just hope theres not an embarasing turn out

That's my worry,it's a stupid time to have it.It should have been on a Weekend,also you know who may try their silly little games.

[9secondlegend]

This really needs to be drummed into every single blue loyal/part time/glory hunter/any one with the slightest affinity to city that they MUST turn out for this.

[Blue Toy]

i just hope theres not an embarasing turn out

I see it as being exactly the opposite... I think the streets will be rammed from very early on, the whole way from town to Eastlands. It's gonna be manic!

[Blue Jam]

they should take it down Maine Road.

[gillie]

Got the day off work so i'm deffo there Beefy mines a pint of bitter mate lol.

[Arjan Van Schotte]

me and the family wil be there - gonna be near eastlands and do the townley too.