Eddie Hitler Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: Quiz question: (I’m sure there must be some) Which clubs have their home town/City’s most famous landmark as a prominent feature on their club badge..? Everton, Prince Rupert's tower, an old lock up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 11 hours ago, The Wild Bunch said: So much better with the Suspension Bridge on it. Whilst I wanted the bridge somehow looking at the clothing again it looks like everything has the logo and not the badge (the robin and circle (can’t call it a ball as it’s not !!) And I don’t see how the bridge works in the logo. Basically they have gone Bristol Bears on us as we think we have a new badge when in fact the real branding of Bristol City will be the logo - quite clever if I’m honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 It's growing on me but I'm not a huge fan of the circle or the lack of a bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: **** me. Modern day football... A tweet from our club inviting us to a fun filled night at a local pub, shrouded in secrecy. Hold on. There are - wait for it - some players there too. The tension increases. The start is delayed. Posts galore online - shit - I’ve added one It’s a shirt. In red. It’s a badge. With a graphic designers take on a logo. Or even the dreaded modern day word.... brand. I couldn’t care less - but he does I hear you say, he’s posted on here - what our superstars wear or the badge on their shirt. This smacks of an increasingly common Emperor Lansdown’s New Clothes. All I want is to see consistently entertaining and winning football. That’s all. Is that really too much to ask? And at least the bloke in the image seemed to have something enjoyable being done to him by his mate in the hat whilst he was waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: PSG have the Eiffel Tower. Nope. It’s Blackpool Tower on their badge. Obvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Maybe I’m mellowing in my old age but I don’t mind it. I would have preferred to keep the badge we have on the away kit this season but that was never going to happen in this era where everything is about how things look in digital form and on social media. My first reaction was that it could have been a whole lot worse. The Robin on the training kit looks better than the actual badge for me. That actually looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Is the Robin subliminally made up of a B and an S for Bristol Sport? I could see the S and thought Swindon! But now you’ve observed that, I see it in a different light! Bloody good spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 7 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said: How did it go down in the Robins? What was the reaction? Max it was busy, but not surprising as the Ashton Drive bar was closed pre-reveal for the players etc and to set up the storyboards etc. The main bar was where the reveal took place. Reaction was good, as you’d expect. I think with this kind of thing it’s always something to take away and think about though. One thing is clear. You can’t please everyone. I think it would look much better as just the Robin emblem; ditch the date and the words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 5 hours ago, smokey live said: They must of heard the moaning about no suspension bridge. Their twitter feed signed off with this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Driving to the airport this morning and on a wall outside Parson Street (not an official advertising board AFAIK) there was a 4ft version of the below logo. I’m wondering if the club are going to do a fair amount of “guerilla” marketing and we’ll see variations of the logo pop up all over the city. If so, could be smart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 6 hours ago, RedSkin said: This is like ******* Brexit. People wanted the Robin back but not that ******* Robin!! Ha yes very well put. It doesn't even look properly like a Robin. Something modelled on this would have been so much better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Is the Robin subliminally made up of a B and an S for Bristol Sport? It looks like they were trying to spell "Robins" originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Still looks like a Robin on a Segway, can’t get that out of my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Woken up this morning, had another look, I think it’s pretty good, yeh could have had the bridge added, maybe this will happen in the future, but on the whole it’s nothing to cry about for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 7 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Badge design is an entirely subjective matter with a wide range of preferences; some like traditional, some like modern, some like intricate, some like minimal. The poll on the other thread shows that more people like it than dislike it; that’s not a bad result for the club, particularly on Day 1 when people haven’t had a chance to get used to it or establish any affection for it. Given the consensus view is favourable, perhaps your overtly negative view (what a surprise!) is the one that is more “out of touch”. Well the reaction on social media doesn't seem very positive Maybe I am out of touch . If preferring tradition to a new corporate look is being out of touch....then yep, I accept that comment Roll on the days when we are called something like the Bristol Robins ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, RedM said: Still looks like a Robin on a Segway, can’t get that out of my head Wish you hadn’t mentioned that. Forever embedded in my memory now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: Wish you hadn’t mentioned that. Forever embedded in my memory now Bit like what I always see whenever I have to look at that bloody Bristol Sport logo then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Olé said: Having slept overnight on it, I think disappointed is exactly the word and you've nailed the reasons here. It's not that it's particularly badly executed, by City's standards it at least shows a level of logic and good intention, but it's just such a missed opportunity with too many flaws that a truly strong design company (and not JL play time) would have fixed, You are exactly right it is a clone of Brentford having talked about being instantly recognisable. They also talked about unique to the club and the area, then didn't use the bridge. It's so typical of City to come out with all this hyperbole but fail to honour it. The 1894 bit IS weird, to any designer it clearly wasn't the best place to put it, it breaks the balance of the design, and is so fussy underlining the 18 too. Trouble is the ideal position was even more Brentford, you can see how we ended up settling for this. I read the mixed positive reviews as this being a superficial success. It isn't a bad job, there is something to like about it, but it just lacks the true timeless quality of having been relentlessly proofed to perfect every last detail. It's still got a "that'll do" feel to it. And I hate to be personal, but that is JL all over. His inexperience is reflected in our standards You can imagine him being already enthralled and proud of a design that a truly commercial venture would still be sending back for much more attention to detail. Has it achieved all the original aims of the project? Do all the details work together? What can we simplify? Willing to bet JL had sketched out the Robin, this looks like a designer refinement of a sketch, not a designer led review from scratch of actual ideas. Where are the alternative designer interpretations of our themes? There aren't any. Our inputs must have been weak as I've seen better concepts from fans. If there was a designer, he's obviously just been given a JL sketch of a Robin and the Brentford crest. And that is what is so sad, as no doubt we now live with this badge for many years having not made the most of the opportunity. JL just got a hard on and we were done - the first embroidered new badge tells me all I need to know about his eye for quality. In summary, a lot of people saying that "it could have been a lot worse" are exactly right and that is typical of our standards. It could also have been a lot better, but we are not relentless about quality because things like this at City are run like school projects. Olé.... You have out done yourself sir Brilliantly put and exactly how I feel. "That'll do..." Is the best way to describe how we seem to operate as a club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 For what it's worth...I really like it. Especially just the Robin design on the leisure wear, which I think looks really smart. Especially in black and Marl grey. Less is more. Reminds me more in simple design to Charlton Athletics Crest. The majority of us old en's don't like change...but this is modern, and aimed at the kids and younger generation, so they can relate to it. Never been a fan of Football related Leisure wear...but a jacket/ hoodie or Gilet with that simple Robin design on, is in line with a Polo player or Crocodile. It's not in your face, but over time will instantly be recognisable. Within a season, all other football fans will know when they see that Robin, that it represents Bristol City. You will never please everyone...but I think they've done a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 13 hours ago, chowie said: Some of the designs in this video are better That jacket is sh!te. I had to check that it wasn't April 1st. We had a chance to be distinctive and ended up being distinctively meh. I like the colour of the shirt but a massive no from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Well the reaction on social media doesn't seem very positive That’s usually the case though. People go out of their way to comment if they dislike something, but if they like something they either smile and move on, or they like the post. 1,000 likes on 1 tweet, vs 213 comments (which some are positive / neutral) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Lew-T said: Really disappointed with it. Looks very bland to me and the design is far from original. PSG, Man City and Brentford off the top of my head have the same design! However a few minor touches like this one and it might grow on me... That looks worse though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Driving to the airport this morning and on a wall outside Parson Street (not an official advertising board AFAIK) there was a 4ft version of the below logo. I’m wondering if the club are going to do a fair amount of “guerilla” marketing and we’ll see variations of the logo pop up all over the city. If so, could be smart... It looks like it is riding a unicycle ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 30 minutes ago, RedM said: Still looks like a Robin on a Segway, can’t get that out of my head Apologies. I shouldn't have mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kykoliko Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Oops said: **** you Jon Lansdown, **** you Mark Ashton. An absolute dogs cock of a ******* badge. Have a glass of milk and go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 7 hours ago, RedSkin said: This is like ******* Brexit. People wanted the Robin back but not that ******* Robin!! It's not a robin, though; it's a snow bunting, with a dreadful rash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: That looks worse though? All about opinions isn’t it but the current new badge has no real Bristol City identity about it. Could be mistaken for 3 or 4 clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, spudski said: For what it's worth...I really like it. Especially just the Robin design on the leisure wear, which I think looks really smart. Especially in black and Marl grey. Less is more. Reminds me more in simple design to Charlton Athletics Crest. The majority of us old en's don't like change...but this is modern, and aimed at the kids and younger generation, so they can relate to it. Never been a fan of Football related Leisure wear...but a jacket/ hoodie or Gilet with that simple Robin design on, is in line with a Polo player or Crocodile. It's not in your face, but over time will instantly be recognisable. Within a season, all other football fans will know when they see that Robin, that it represents Bristol City. You will never please everyone...but I think they've done a good job. This is true, agree. But: There are Robins to the north of us, Robins to the east. It'seems just onw more robin (which not everyone will know is a robin) I'm not sure the distinction you go on to say will be ours will materialise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: Well the reaction on social media doesn't seem very positive Isnt that just the default reaction on social media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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