Nogbad the Bad Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Or a Robin. Reminds me of McLaren on the radio talking about Bayern the other day. "If Robbery and Ribbon are on form......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 even more want to keep the crest, Polls on otib and other city sites suggest no. Crest loses the club money and has created a robin market in city pubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'd have it on the back , between the shoulders at the top , like Liverpool have with the flames. That would be the way i'd want to see the robin on the shirt, keep the badge the same as it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Polls on otib and other city sites suggest no. Crest loses the club money and has created a robin market in city pubs. Because all City fans use forums... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Because all City fans use forums... You're never going to be able to ask all fans, but it shows a random selection which will always be the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Knowle Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Because all City fans use forums... Most I know don't but other sites have also hown majorities with a different view to the stated. Plenty of lads flog robin t shirts badges stickers so it's clear there there is a market and that the club is missing out on making money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Most I know don't but other sites have also hown majorities with a different view to the stated. Plenty of lads flog robin t shirts badges stickers so it's clear there there is a market and that the club is missing out on making money. Polls on otib and other city sites suggest no. Crest loses the club money and has created a robin market in city pubs. maybe the club should keep up and start making some sort of merchandise with a robin on, whether it's put on the back of the shirt or put on something like polo tees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Shirts with silly mascots on look undeniably tacky. I would prefer if some fans made the distinction between personal symbols of nostalgia and tradition. Lets face it, the coat of arms are significantly more prevalent in our history than the cartoon robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 mascot no nickname yes . most teams know us as the robins . we play swindon this year. are we not the robins? If not what are we ......city? well thats really original isnt it. EMBRACE THE ROBIN.EMBRACE THE NATURE OF THE ROBIN.NOBODY F@@@S WITH THE ROBIN.YOU ARE A MIGHTY ROBIN!.............tweet tweetxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I've only ever seen the current crest, which was the original city badge. For me it is BCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 mascot no nickname yes . most teams know us as the robins . we play swindon this year. are we not the robins? If not what are we ......city? well thats really original isnt it. EMBRACE THE ROBIN.EMBRACE THE NATURE OF THE ROBIN.NOBODY F@@@S WITH THE ROBIN.YOU ARE A MIGHTY ROBIN!.............tweet tweetxxx you don't need an animal, this isnt america. we're not the Bristol Robins. Cheltenham and Swindon also use the robin as a mascot, so if you're after originality you're looking in the wrong places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 you don't need an animal, this isnt america. we're not the Bristol Robins. Cheltenham and Swindon also use the robin as a mascot, so if you're after originality you're looking in the wrong places.we play swindon this year! original no, but robins we are. its not a mascot its a nickname personally i like it. beats 'the shit' doesnt it. .....confused ...me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Some subtle merch featuring the Robin and suitable phrase like support your local club would smash it amongst the street savvy, and be more effective than the lynx advert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 If we must go back to the robin, we should be doing our utmost to incorporate this rather natty chap with a pimms in his hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 ^^ quality. I'd like this as a print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Looks like we get to share the ground and the badge with Bristol rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 so the crest currently out voting the robin, interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 and the council and the bloody cricket club north of the river... Can't we be original like we used to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 so the crest currently out voting the robin, interesting actually the majority want the robin back on the shirt - rugby club badge alone is beaten by the robin and rugby club badge and robin if you combine the categories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 one on the home kit one on the away kit then every ****er is happy and we can stop this debate which keeps popping up Or is that to simple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'm sorry, but I really don't understand all this 'cartoon' b0ll0cks... My avatar is the best football badge in the world. Back on the shirts please!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 and the council and the bloody cricket club north of the river... Can't we be original like we used to be? You mean such as clubs like Altrincham, Charlton, Cheltenham and Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Find it strange people say it's the same as BCC, Bristol Rugby club etc... It's the City of Bristol coat of arms - so of course it is. Only one rugby team in Bristol, Only one Football team in Bristol (OTIB) and we use Bristol's badge/crest, one with huge history and association with the city of Bristol. The Robin was a 1970's marketing rebranding, and was only on our kit for a small part of the clubs history (unless you buy into the Rovers fans insistence we have only existed since 1982). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Batch Red Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 You mean such as clubs like Altrincham, Charlton, Cheltenham and Swindon. The addicks and a trio of tin pot non-league clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 actually the majority want the robin back on the shirt - rugby club badge alone is beaten by the robin and rugby club badge and robin if you combine the categories. I posted that when the crest had more votes, why don't we put a robin behind the neck/ shoulder blade area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 one on the home kit one on the away kit then every ****er is happy and we can stop this debate which keeps popping up Or is that to simple? Good idea. Alternate the seasons as well , so the crest is on the home shirt one year and the robin the next. You could also have the other badge on the back between the shoulders , so both kits carry both badges. Simples , there you go City over to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 The addicks and a trio of tin pot non-league clubs? Yes if you say so, those same clubs bar Altrincham who have only recently given us some footballing lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Nibor Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 You mean such as clubs like Altrincham, Charlton, Cheltenham and Swindon. Other clubs are called City so does that mean we can't be City? Other clubs play in red so does that mean we can't play in red? Our nickname is the robins, we're a football club & we paly in south Bristol. The robin on a ball with Cliffton bridge symbolises this in one iconic badge. The crest represents the City of Bristol, the robin represents Bristol City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I like the crest! I have many old metal badges with a Robin on and we will always be the Robins in my eyes, however I didnt like it in th 70's and dont like it now for the shirt. My thought stated many times is to add the Robin to the shorts and socks...There by branding them nicely for the club shop/outlets as opposed to any old pair of white shorts and red socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Nibor Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Some interesting comments on why people want the robin back from the petition online http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/bristol-city-we-want-our-robin-back Sean Takle Every thing in the petitions description sums it up perfectly. Personal identity lee trott OTIB C.T.I.C Tom Lewis Because it defines Bristol City FC. The Suspension Bridge of South Bristol, The red on the robin's chest, for Bristol City, and the Football, obviously representing football Jason Day The Robin will always be Bristol city in my eys Andy Antoniou I would very much like to see our true heritage and symbol of our club return. BRING BACK THE ROBIN! paul james The Crest is for the city of Bristol the robin is for Bristol City ! Andrew Bryant it is part of our history Dave Fawcett Because a robin is a major part of Bristol City so should be on the major part of our club the badge like the baggies for example Ryan Williams history callum miller ive always been a fan of the robin and i think it would be brillaint to get it back Seamus O'Connor We need it for when we start 'Bob Bob Bobbing again! Andrew Ostler Because it's iconic,lots of clubs have cresta and there very much alike.my city top with the robin on was my favourite. steve rich Always associated Bristol city with the robin badge Dorothy East The robin badge is much better Jez McNeill City Fan Kelvin Blake Bring him back or there's a terrible brewing! Anita Pearce The Robin will ALWAYS be Bristol City FC and never left our hearts! claire cole The Robin has always represented city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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