PHOTO: Chelsea football club, call-off, planned Trophy parade to honour victims of Manchester Terror attack
The usual trophy parade for Champions of the
English Premier League, has been called off this time, by Chelsea football club
to honour the victims of the Manchester City terror attack...
The Premier league Champions called off their planned parade which was slated for Sunday, in the
Fullham road, Eel Brook Common and Kings Road, after the FA Cup against Arsenal
of Saturday, will no longer hold, and this according to the statement released by the club, is to mourn the victims of the deadly terrorist attack in Manchester City...the statement reads:
"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.
"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."
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