SAINTS fans are being encouraged to gather at Southampton’s Guildhall Square on May 1 for a 40th anniversary parade in celebration of the club’s famous 1976 FA Cup victory.
The actual open-top bus that carried the winning team on a victory tour around the city, after the momentous 1-0 win over Manchester United at Wembley, has been restored to its original condition.
It will now feature in a throwback event to partly replicate the fanfare that greeted Lawrie McMenemy’s side on that incredible day.
It will all take place before Saints take on Manchester City in the Premier League at 4.15pm at St Mary’s.
Supporters are asked to gather in Guildhall Square where the bus, and all the surviving members of the 1976 team, will be in place from 2.45pm.
They will then, at around 3.20pm, start the parade towards St Mary’s, see the route below, and make their way along Marine Parade to the stadium with the Southampton Albion Band leading them.
“Get to Guildhall Square to see the boys,” said organiser Mike Osman. “It’s a huge opportunity for everyone to come and see Lawrie and all the players.
“Please come out and support the lads. It would be fantastic to see everyone.”
It is all a part of the 40-year celebrations.
The event victory parade is followed by a special show at the Mayflower theatre after Saints play City as well as golf day on April 27 and a gala dinner on April 29.
Find out more by visiting thedaywewonthecup.com.
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