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Man Utd to 'swap open bus parade for a barbecue' if they win the Europa League
Manchester United take on Tottenham in the Europa League final, with no plans in place for a parade should they emerge victorious in Bilbao - with a barbecue instead set to take place
Manchester United's season hinges on lifting the Europa League against Tottenham on May 21 and securing Champions League football.
However, should they clinch the title, the Red Devils have already scrapped plans for a victory parade. While a third trophy in as many seasons is up for grabs, the huge incentive for United is a place in the Champions League and the windfall that comes with it.
But even if United manage to beat Spurs and win the Europa League, it appears their celebrations will be rather subdued. The Times reports there won't be any open-top bus parades through Manchester's streets.
Instead, a barbecue at United's Carrington training ground would be put on if they emerge victorious. Clubs need to arrange post-final celebrations well in advance, and United's scheduling has made organising a city-wide parade difficult.
Just days after the final, United face Aston Villa at Old Trafford in their last league match of the season.
Then Ruben Amorim's side travel to Asia for post-season friendlies in Kuala Lumpur on May 28, followed by another match two days later. With players expected to report for international duty immediately after, meaning the likelihood of a parade is slim.
Instead, a subdued celebration will take place at Carrington for players, staff and their families. Spurs, on the other hand, are anticipated to host a parade if they secure the Europa League trophy.
United haven't held a parade since 2013, marking Sir Alex Ferguson's final Premier League title triumph. Since then, they've clinched the Europa League, two League Cups and two FA Cups.
Despite a potential victory in Bilbao offering some relief towards the end of a disastrous season, Amorim maintains that a trophy won't redeem the campaign.
"Everybody knows it's really important for our season [but] we know nothing is going to save our season," he stated.
"This can be huge, winning a trophy, getting in the Champions League to play European [elite level] games next year: [it] could change a lot of things in our club in the summer. [But] it's not the most important thing.
"Of course people are going to view this season differently, especially when it comes to the coach. But there's something deeper within our club [that needs addressing].
"We need to make significant changes and strive for consistency. Winning the Europa League won't solve our issues – it'll grant us a spot in next year's Champions League, more funds to utilise, but the problems will persist.
"We have to change the minds of our fans with consistency, good decisions, good recruitment, good academy. This is what we need to change to take our club back to the top.
"This [winning the Europa League] is more of a shortcut to go to the European Cup games. Nothing more. The problems we need to solve in a different way with more time and we're really clear on that."
Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United take on Tottenham in the Europa League final, with no plans in place for a parade should they emerge victorious in Bilbao - with a barbecue instead set to take place
Manchester United's season hinges on lifting the Europa League against Tottenham on May 21 and securing Champions League football.
However, should they clinch the title, the Red Devils have already scrapped plans for a victory parade. While a third trophy in as many seasons is up for grabs, the huge incentive for United is a place in the Champions League and the windfall that comes with it.
But even if United manage to beat Spurs and win the Europa League, it appears their celebrations will be rather subdued. The Times reports there won't be any open-top bus parades through Manchester's streets.
Instead, a barbecue at United's Carrington training ground would be put on if they emerge victorious. Clubs need to arrange post-final celebrations well in advance, and United's scheduling has made organising a city-wide parade difficult.
Just days after the final, United face Aston Villa at Old Trafford in their last league match of the season.
Then Ruben Amorim's side travel to Asia for post-season friendlies in Kuala Lumpur on May 28, followed by another match two days later. With players expected to report for international duty immediately after, meaning the likelihood of a parade is slim.
Instead, a subdued celebration will take place at Carrington for players, staff and their families. Spurs, on the other hand, are anticipated to host a parade if they secure the Europa League trophy.
United haven't held a parade since 2013, marking Sir Alex Ferguson's final Premier League title triumph. Since then, they've clinched the Europa League, two League Cups and two FA Cups.
Despite a potential victory in Bilbao offering some relief towards the end of a disastrous season, Amorim maintains that a trophy won't redeem the campaign.
"Everybody knows it's really important for our season [but] we know nothing is going to save our season," he stated.
"This can be huge, winning a trophy, getting in the Champions League to play European [elite level] games next year: [it] could change a lot of things in our club in the summer. [But] it's not the most important thing.
"Of course people are going to view this season differently, especially when it comes to the coach. But there's something deeper within our club [that needs addressing].
"We need to make significant changes and strive for consistency. Winning the Europa League won't solve our issues – it'll grant us a spot in next year's Champions League, more funds to utilise, but the problems will persist.
"We have to change the minds of our fans with consistency, good decisions, good recruitment, good academy. This is what we need to change to take our club back to the top.
"This [winning the Europa League] is more of a shortcut to go to the European Cup games. Nothing more. The problems we need to solve in a different way with more time and we're really clear on that."
Daily Star Sunday