PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Chelsea have cancelled their planned victory parade through London this weekend following Monday night’s attack on Manchester Arena that killed 22 people and injured scores more.
Antonio Conte’s side will also wear black armbands during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal in Wembley as a mark of respect for the victims at the Ariana Grande concert.
Another factor in the club’s decision to cancel Sunday’s parade was the announcement that the risk of another terror threat in Britain had been raised to ‘critical’ — the highest level — yesterday.
“Everyone associated with Chelsea Football Club offers our heartfelt condolences to those affected by Monday’s terror attack in Manchester. Our thoughts go out to all the victims, and their families and friends,” an official club statement reads.
“In light of these tragic events, we feel it is inappropriate to go ahead with the victory parade in London on Sunday.
“Given the heightened security threat announced by the Government, and recognising that this is a developing situation, we have given this careful consideration.
“We strongly believe, in the interests of everyone, this is the correct course of action. We are sure our fans will understand this decision.
“Having consulted with the Metropolitan Police, Hammersmith & Fulham Council and other authorities, we know the emergency services would have been as professional as ever, but we would not want in any way to divert important resources by holding an additional, non-ticketed event on the streets of London.
“Furthermore, as a mark of respect, our players will wear black armbands at the FA Cup final against Arsenal on Saturday. Chelsea Football Club will also make a donation to a fund supporting the victims of this horrific attack.”
Meanwhile, the Gunners have announced that they have cancelled plans to screen the FA Cup final at the Emirates following the raising of the security threat, and should they win on Saturday there will be no subsequent parade either.
“We have reluctantly made the decision to cancel the screening of the Emirates FA Cup final on Saturday, May 27 at Emirates Stadium,” an Arsenal club statement explains.
“Should the team win Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley, we can also confirm that a victory parade will not take place.
“We did not want to place any additional pressure on police and security services at this time and have been working closely with them ahead of making this decision.”
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€2 Mane first goal, Liverpool 3-1
33/1 PP I’ll give it a shot , cheers!! :)
@Devilsavocado: you’re throwing 2 bobs around like your Rockerflella ya mad thing. Although I do have a cheeky fiver on that too
@Devilsavocado: how’s that
36mins gone, 3 nil up, hate to say it but cash out lads, cash out
@my name: BLOW IT UP REF!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D
Hang on a second, there’s been a development
@Devilsavocado: cash out
@Chief: just checked it,, all I’m offered is €6.87,, might wait ten mins or so of the 2nd half,, decisions decisions….
@Chief: I’ve mine done the old fashioned way. Dam stupid bookies on the way home!
I feel yere pain lads.. If Liverpool get another goal do you celebrate or cry?
@Chief: no ones bigger than the club Chief!! I’ll celebrate
@Chief:I took your advice mate and cashed out,, 6.87 better than nothing I suppose, there was always going to be more goals.
Early goals make the changes at half time get ready for Leicester at the weekend
@stephen darling: they’re is a fine line between confidence & arrogance….
@Noel Doherty: No arrogance just confidence in my team
@stephen darling: How confident are you now,blowing a 3-0 lead
@John Connolly: you rest up there lad, you’ve a big game tomorrow night
@John Connolly: always have confidence in me team no matter if we’re 3up or 3 Down. The game against Barca last year shows what can happen in football. Are you recording the game tomorrow night or Eastenders
@stephen darling: 3-0 up against the might Salzburg,
@John Connolly: who are united playing tomorrow night buddy?
@my name: what have Man Utd got to do with Liverpool conceding 3 goals at home
@John Connolly: This is Champions league football. But then what would your shower know about it . Ole getting his excuses in early complaining about the pitch. Is he afraid the bus will get stuck
@John Connolly: they’re experts at conceding goals John and as a united fan trolling on a Liverpool article you should know that pal
@my name: not trolling,just stating the obvious
@John Connolly: you’d love united to be in game tonight lad. So settle down and enjoy Champions League football
@my name: 3 times you’ve mentioned Man Utd on a Liverpool article,who’s trolling who??
@John Connolly: welcome back. Best of luck with the United game tomoro night. That’s 4!
@John Connolly: be careful of Salzburg you might get them later on if you make it through the group.
@stephen darling: ah leave John off lads. He has to get football enjoyment anywhere he can these days. You’d feel sorry for him.
@Gareth Keenan: somewhat, yes
@John Connolly: Not as bad as getting beat 2-1 by the mighty Crystal Palace.
You can’t beat Champions league nights in Anfield.
@stephen darling: I’m just not able
Liverpool very sporting of them to let Salzburg back into match, goes to show what a quality club they are, but to be fair they need to push on now and win 5_3
When are teams going to learn that Liverpool dont play through the middle but create 95% of there changes from the wings! The amount of teams that set up narrow against Liverpool hoping they will somehow bottle them up through the centre and frustrate them is ridiculous…Liverpool could get 5+ in this!!!
@Ottomaaan: 5-3????
Gomez has been absolutely dreadful
Light work