A council spokesman said this occurred when the last civic reception was held for the club and caused great concern.
They were given a civic reception back in Leeds and toured with the cup.
Ali later received the honour of freedom at a civic reception in Ennis.
Overshadowed, she did not receive a civic reception from the local council upon her return to Australia.
The ceremony was followed by a civic reception in the town.
An estimated 100,000 people lined the route to a civic reception at the town hall.
When they reached the town hall for the civic reception, the Mayor, in full regalia, was waiting to greet them.
Afterwards a civic reception was held at the City Hall.
Today, her achievement was recognised with a civic reception.