Robbored Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 The club want a badge that instantly recognisable like Wolves, Liverpool, Forest, Ipswich and Spurs rather than the heraldic badge of Bristol which is similar to certain other clubs, Wigan for example. Ask pretty much any fan from other parts of the country what they associate with Bristol and plenty would say the Suspension Bridge and that the city is/was a sea port. So......a new badge design should include one or both. A tall ship would represent Bristol’s maritime history.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Yozzarian said: So I have just received the following via email, thoughts? 'We are looking to update our club crest in order to support the next chapter of our proud history. Our current crest has served us well, but with renewed ambition and desire to be progressive and forward thinking both on and off the pitch, we feel it is time to create a strong, new identity of our own. Something that is uniquely Bristol City, that we can truly own and all get behind. An identity that will stand us apart from the rest. To help this process, we would value the thoughts and opinions of our fanbase and would therefore encourage you to complete the following survey.' Something half-arsed then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: You’re right, our current badge has been used by the gas, Glos CCC and Bristol rugby in the past, not unique to us at all.... Not unique but it does say "Bristol". And "City", "FC" and "1897" to distinguish it from the other teams you mention and make it pretty unmistakable. Unlike the Robin which at the last count could be any one of Cheltenham, Swindon or Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 What's wrong with having to look a badge for more than 5 seconds to work out who it belongs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 I personally don’t like our current badge. But love the old one. I like the wolves badge and spurs . Also liked the Salford badge . As someone said above be good to see a few options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Not unique but it does say "Bristol". And "City", "FC" and "1897" to distinguish it from the other teams you mention and make it pretty unmistakable. Unlike the Robin which at the last count could be any one of Cheltenham, Swindon or Bristol. I think we were founded in 1894 - anyway, that aside, I know what you are saying about the robin, but I think it worked really well when linked with the Suspension Bridge - a world famous landmark that is just down the road from our stadium and which is instantly recognisable as being ‘Bristol.’ A modern interpretation of the robin and the Bridge would give us a powerful identity - it’s a nod to the past and a look to the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, dazza247 said: True. To be considering changing the badge must have been considered by the board of directors though. I can't imagine it's something the marketing team would have the authority to go about something as controversial as that without the permission of those higher up. Jon Lansdown came across well recently in the interview he did about producing our own kit etc. Having a different badge on a third kit doesn't bother me but changing our official badge is something that needs to be agreed upon by supporters in my opinion. It just seems like an unnecessary thing to be thinking about right now. Who are we planning to attract with our new badge? The people of Bristol/the Westcountry know perfectly well who we are already! I'm confused...changing the badge appears to be something that the fans are being allowed to agree on. So on I've hand you're saying the board shouldn't be doing this and on the other hand saying that they should. People have the ability to multi task and having more than one focus is completely normal in all walks of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 53 minutes ago, Badger08 said: This please!!!!!!! A bird that looks like it's vomiting on a 1950s football. Hmmm, no thanks. I may be in a minority, but I'm happy for us to have Bristol's coat of arms. We represent Bristol rather than embarrass it like the other lot. O.T.I.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undy English Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Selred said: I can 100% guarantee what they will put forward will be awful. No doubt the club have already hired a digital marketing agency and had the ideas finalized. This survey is simply to help them better select which of the godawful designs will be our new crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple-n-Lime Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Anybody else click the link and it says you've already contributed, when you haven't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 59 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I chose PSG, Brentford and Spurs for the football logos. I prefer a modern, simple, distinct style. Snap. You sir, are obviously a man of impeccable taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 46 minutes ago, dazza247 said: True. To be considering changing the badge must have been considered by the board of directors though. I can't imagine it's something the marketing team would have the authority to go about something as controversial as that without the permission of those higher up. Jon Lansdown came across well recently in the interview he did about producing our own kit etc. Having a different badge on a third kit doesn't bother me but changing our official badge is something that needs to be agreed upon by supporters in my opinion. It just seems like an unnecessary thing to be thinking about right now. Who are we planning to attract with our new badge? The people of Bristol/the Westcountry know perfectly well who we are already! I don't believe Jon Lansdown picks the team either . 7 minutes ago, lenred said: Snap. You sir, are obviously a man of impeccable taste! Get a room . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Bristol Cities are lady bags, so what about a stylised pair of norks and a suspension bridge backdrop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Seeing as we have a resident Leeds fan here and they had a recent success with a rebrand, let’s get some thoughts from @Cjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 **** the **** off. Everything is getting modernised, we’re losing our history, tradition, core fan base and this just doesn’t feel like the club I fell in love with anymore. Respect our traditions and stop ******* changing everything, it’s not as if it’s bringing mass success on the pitch, we’re just doing it for the sake of it. Clubs like Wednesday, Man City, Brentford etc have lost some cracking badges for modern, shit ones. Don’t be the same City. @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Bristol Cities are lady bags, so what about a stylised pair of norks and a suspension bridge backdrop? Finally someone’s coming up with a real solution! Wasn't one of the potential things on the survey something like ‘not being afraid to be unconventional’ - this would certainly put a tick in that box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Bristol Cities are lady bags, so what about a stylised pair of norks and a suspension bridge backdrop? And just like knockers, if we had a couple of cups, we'd get more support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Surely what they want to keep ‘on brand’ is a football version of the Bristol Bears logo. A giant head of a Robin or perhaps just the bridge. Two colours, red on white or white on red, purple and lime or whatever. Clean and Simple, easy to reproduce and recognise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, BRISTOL86 said: At least they’re actually consulting fans. We moan when they don’t and now we’re moaning when they do.... Its frequently a box ticking exercise. Consultation is frequently a one way one way dialogue. Bristol Sport here have already decided how the process will work. Best practice would have included fans bodies e.g. Supporters trust at the outset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 minute ago, RedM said: Surely what they want to keep ‘on brand’ is a football version of the Bristol Bears logo. A giant head of a Robin or perhaps just the bridge. Two colours, red on white or white on red, purple and lime or whatever. Clean and Simple, easy to reproduce and recognise. I really really really hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: And just like knockers, if we had a couple of cups, we'd get more support... " knockers " !!! It's like the seventies all over again in your post . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, lenred said: I really really really hope not! I didn’t say I wanted it, but I’m sure that’s where we are heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjay Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Seeing as we have a resident Leeds fan here and they had a recent success with a rebrand, let’s get some thoughts from @Cjay Cant give you any, ive erased all thoughts from our "rebrand" out of my mind. Lets be honest, it was ******* awful that badge wasnt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: " knockers " !!! It's like the seventies all over again in your post . Sorry. I meant norks. Edit: Damn. Someone had the idea first https://banstead.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/nork-park-rangers-football-club-22977716.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, phantom said: It's gone out to those people on their mailing list, for anyone not on the list I've put the link in at the start of this thread I haven't received it. I'm a lowly away fan and very occasional POTD AG attendee. Tbh from the sounds of it I should count myself lucky I am not being made to choose between the PSG crest and the Starbucks logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 I like the Wolves badge. No need for any words or dates. You just know it's Wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, RedM said: I didn’t say I wanted it, but I’m sure that’s where we are heading. Appreciate that you weren’t agreeing with it M.Hoping it will be something similar to what’s on the away kit currently and not something that looks like it’s been designed by a 10 year old at coding class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Corner Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, deadredfred said: They've 100% already done it. Just looking for some sound bites and input from fans to help justify it. Who told you they have done it? Sounds like you have inside information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 53 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Again, in your opinion. I’m observing the consensus view I can see on this thread. So no, not exclusively my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, BessexRED said: **** the **** off. Everything is getting modernised, we’re losing our history, tradition, core fan base and this just doesn’t feel like the club I fell in love with anymore. Respect our traditions and stop ******* changing everything, it’s not as if it’s bringing mass success on the pitch, we’re just doing it for the sake of it. Clubs like Wednesday, Man City, Brentford etc have lost some cracking badges for modern, shit ones. Don’t be the same City. @Matt Parsons BCFCSLO Don't know how old you are, but I grew up with the robin. I'm not Bristolian, so I don't give a flying **** about the Bristol coat of arms As others have said, give me something like Wolves, Derby, Tottenham. You don't even need the club name on there, you instantly know who it is. I've said it so many times, the current badge could be any Northern club, Huddersfield, Bury, Burnley - they all look so samey One other thing. How are we losing our history and tradition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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