Tottenham are gearing up for a potential trophy celebration through the streets of north London, with plans for a parade if they topple Manchester United in the upcoming Europa League final.
Spurs and United both stumbled in their latest Premier League bouts on Friday, with Spurs knocked back by a 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa and United dropping points in a 1-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, positioning them in 16th and 17th ahead of the weekend's matches, and facing their worst finishing spots in league history.
While Spurs have dreams of glory and parades, having not tasted European success since 1984, their next opponents, Manchester United, plagued by a disappointing season and financial woes, are taking a more subdued approach should they reign victorious; planning merely a casual barbeque rather than any grand festivities following the Bilbao-based final.
In stark contrast, Tottenham has eyes set on ending their drought, pending a glittering victory in San Mames, as they reach out to the local community with warm announcements: "Dear Neighbour, we hope this finds you well.
"As you may be aware, Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday 21st May. We should like to make residents, schools and businesses aware that, if we are successful and bring the trophy home to Tottenham, our first team squad will take part in an open-top bus victory parade through the local area on Friday 23rd May, as is customary.
"Should the historic celebratory event go ahead, residents, please take note of the following information:
"The parade will begin at Edmonton Green at 3pm and proceed south down Fore Street and the High Road past the stadium before turning left at Lansdowne Road, along Willoughby Lane and Northumberland Park, finishing at approximately 4.30pm.
"Our players will present the trophy to crowds gathered from a staging area outside the Stadium on the High Road at approximately 5pm."