Norwich's bus breaks down during parade as players get out and try to PUSH it
NORWICH celebrated their Championship winning season with a parade – but after the bus broke down players had to get out and push it.
The Canaries lifted the title on the final day on Sunday beating Aston Villa 2-1 and took the celebrations out on the streets today.
But disaster struck as players had to leap off the bus and push it from behind after it broke down.
It comes after Kenny McLean declared himself “Mayor of Norwich” while donning a pirate hat and holding a bottle of Mad Dog American fortified wine.
The midfielder made the announcement on the balcony at Norwich City Hall as the promotion party was watched on by cheering supporters.
Norwich’s promotion celebration had echoes of the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager.
In the film Basset manages Division One side Norwich to an FA Cup success and a scene follows where the team go on their own open top bus parade.
Norwich’s real life manager, Daniel Farke, urged his players and fans to relish the title winning joy admitting “these moments don't come that often”.
Farke said: “It is a proud moment. The whole club, every player and each and every member of staff worked so hard.
“You have to savour these moments. If you are Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson or Bayern Munich then you have a chance for six or seven titles in your career. For normal players, perhaps, only allowed to do this two or three times.
“These moments don't come that often. It is a great moment. Myself and the players will never forget these moments.
“It is satisfying but not because there is a feeling we proved someone wrong. We have just created history. It is extraordinary. We broke so many rules.
“About needing experience or money or playing beautiful football. We showed spirit and mental strength with many young players.
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“This consistency is remarkable. We have earned more money in transfer fees than any other club in this country and perhaps in western Europe.
“That is brilliant for our key people who made brave decisions.
“It is not a sensation Norwich now play in the Premier League, because we have done this in our history, but to do it in these circumstances is a sensation.”
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