Manchester United have decided to postpone their official homecoming if they triumph over Chelsea in the Champions League Final on Wednesday.
It had been anticipated the Red Devils would embark on a victory parade on Thursday if they returned from Moscow victorious.
However, mindful of the violence that accompanied Wednesday's UEFA Cup Final, city councillors were in no mood to allow more football fans to pour onto the streets as Rangers' did this week.
After consultation between the Council, police and United, it has been decided to postpone the trophy celebrations for a couple of months.
No precise date has been set, with club officials keen to stress Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial on August 2 has not been discussed, even though the encounter with Espanyol will almost certainly be the only time Sir Alex Ferguson's side are in action on home soil before the new Barclays Premier League campaign gets underway a fortnight later.
"Manchester City Council, Trafford Council, GMP (Greater Manchester Police) and Manchester United are working together to identify suitable opportunities to celebrate United's achievements this season,'' said a joint statement.
"Any event would take place during the summer.
"Given the necessary logistical demands to ensure security and safety, there will not be a parade immediately following the UEFA Champions League Final next week.''
