MANCHESTER UNITED will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League.
That is out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season.
The players and club have agreed that celebrations beyond on the night — should they beat in Bilbao on Wednesday — would be in poor taste.
They have made the decision based on this season’s poor form and the number of people who have been made redundant or are facing the axe.
A source said: “The players really want to win the because they are desperate for some success in what has been an awful season.
“If they do win, they will celebrate on the pitch and after the game but that will be it.
“Club officials are also mindful of the hundreds of colleagues who have lost their jobs this season and don’t think a parade would be the right thing to do.”;;
About150-200 staff members at Man Utd are after 250 were let go last summer.
Defeat to Spurs would from failure to qualify for theChampions Leagueand leave them without any European football for next season.
And staff reeling from the savage cuts under new part-owners Ineos are dreading even more bad news if the Red Devils are beaten in Bilbao.
The Manchester giants’ cuts have also affected the final with the board deciding only two tickets are available per player, while guests’ travel to and from Spain would not be covered by the club.
Thus, manager Ruben Amorim has offered to pay for 30 of his staff to take their families to San Mames.
Amorim’s coaches, physios and support team were toldthe club to attend the game.
But the Portuguese tactician has taken matters into his own hands as a reward for their contributions and efforts during his time at the club.
The ex-Sporting Lisbon boss wants to make sure everyone is able to take up to two family members or friends.
