everreddy Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 "The Robins"? Wot a stoopid name! Wot's red? Duh - I know A ROBIN!!!! So...we'll call our football team (alongside countless other teams) the robins!!! Might as well call our team "the postbox" or "traffic light"!!! We want something that is distinctlively Bristol - or, better still represents the wider West Country area where many of the City fans come from. Personally, as someone who lives outside Bristol, I'm still happy with the Bristol crest: the best team in Bristol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The crest is fine by me, after all there is only...... ONE TEAM IN BRISTOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Robins are fierce little buggers SL needs to read up on his garden birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 We're not a Rugby club. Nicknames should stay in the 70's, along with the Robin and communists. Club nicknames were not just confined to the 1970's, they have been used in every decade a football has been kicked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 With a nod to the real source of Bristol's wealth: Slave Traders Oi Oi captin sink that slave ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have never liked the nickname the Robins and never use it. When the media use it I never think they are talking about us, ditch it. It's got to be Cider'eds for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have never liked the nickname the Robins and never use it. When the media use it I never think they are talking about us, ditch it. It's got to be Cider'eds for me. Nice Avatar Rif! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have never liked the nickname the Robins and never use it. When the media use it I never think they are talking about us, ditch it. It's got to be Cider'eds for me. Robins are well known for there agressive courageous behaviour,defending their territory and for their great agility darting around the field. The robins is a fine nickname now give up all you insecure little morons who for some reason dont think our beloved nickname is tough enough. Long live the robins! (well about 1.5 years on average apparently although they can live to 12 years old and i once knew a bloke called robin who was well into his seventies!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Robins are well known for there agressive courageous behaviour,defending their territory and for their great agility darting around the field. The robins is a fine nickname now give up all you insecure little morons who for some reason dont think our beloved nickname is tough enough. Long live the robins! (well about 1.5 years on average apparently although they can live to 12 years old and i once knew a bloke called robin who was well into his seventies!) I think that's a bit harsh when most people are just agreeing with our Chairman! My own opinion is that I don't mind being a Robin, if it was unique. But it must be the most common nickname for anyone who plays in red, which sort of defeats the object. I don't like the coat of arms crest thing we have have though, as others have said its a City of Bristol thing not a Bristol City thing. Again the need for uniqueness IMO. Even if we do something with the BCFC letters, we still aren't the only BCFC. As much as it pains me our neighbours have both the 'Pirates' and the 'Gas', which are unique, even if 'Gas' was meant to be an insult they have taken it and made it their own. If you look on their forum for example almost every user is (something) Gas or Gas(something). I don't know what the answer is, and I guess in the whole scheme of things not that important, unless there is a huge marketing spin-off maybe??? When we leave our home and relocate to whatever it will be called it will be sad to leave the Ashton Gate name behind, maybe we should be called the 'Gaters' (easy to chant), and if thats not fierce enough what about Aligaters!!! I also think the bridge is very important to our identity and would like to see that in a logo, so a crocodile walking over the bride it is then! You can tell I'm not in marketing can't you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaxbourton Red Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 When we leave our home and relocate to whatever it will be called it will be sad to leave the Ashton Gate name behind, maybe we should be called the 'Gaters' (easy to chant), and if thats not fierce enough what about Aligaters!!! I also think the bridge is very important to our identity and would like to see that in a logo, so a crocodile walking over the bride it is then! the gay-ters? arn't they american corcodiles? this corporate re-branding nonsense is rubbish how can you not like the robin? He is bristol city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclovin BS14 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have never liked the nickname the Robins and never use it. When the media use it I never think they are talking about us, ditch it. It's got to be Cider'eds for me. Totally agree with that, and i like the nickname CIDER HEADS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I think we should use the Robin but also keep the coat of arms but use the true coat of arms not the stupid cartoon version we currently have. See my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset_Sam Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 unless there is a huge marketing spin-off maybe??? I think that is what our chairman sees, an opportunity to rebrand, new nickname, new ground (named after the highest bidder) etc People have posted that the robin is a common nickname, which is true, but what next stop being 'City' cos we are not the only ones, stop wearing red cos we are not the only ones... Now I understand that the club has to make whatever money it can so that it can continue to compete but it doesn't have to lose some of it's history in the process. The supporters trust use the robin, forza eastend use the robin, there are facebook campaigns to bring it back, I dont think we should underestimate the importance the robin and its history has with a lot of City supporters. Maybe we should have a proper vote (not just on here) but if the Robin remains the prefered choice then the club should be willing to put it back on the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Nice Avatar Rif! I don't mind the old badge, with the suspension bridge in the background and I love the birds, my favourite in the garden, I'm just not keen on the nickname. As our chairman says, there are more important things to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I think that is what our chairman sees, an opportunity to rebrand, new nickname, new ground (named after the highest bidder) etc People have posted that the robin is a common nickname, which is true, but what next stop being 'City' cos we are not the only ones, stop wearing red cos we are not the only ones... Now I understand that the club has to make whatever money it can so that it can continue to compete but it doesn't have to lose some of it's history in the process. The supporters trust use the robin, forza eastend use the robin, there are facebook campaigns to bring it back, I dont think we should underestimate the importance the robin and its history has with a lot of City supporters. Maybe we should have a proper vote (not just on here) but if the Robin remains the prefered choice then the club should be willing to put it back on the shirt. When Scott Davidson was chairman I actually wrote to him extolling the virtues of the Robin / Suspension Bridge badge as opposed to the Coat of Arms and suggesting a poll of the supporters. To his credit, he replied saying that although the club was committed to the Coat of Arms for that particular season, he thought that a poll was a good idea. The next season Mr Davidson did indeed conduct this survey of the fans and the majority chose the Coat of Arms. Therefore I have always assumed that in wanting the Robin badge back on the shirts I was in the minority. However, this thread would seem to suggest that a lot of you agree with me. If you were to show the Coat of Arms to most people in the country (minus the Bristol City wording) and ask them which football club it represents, I would imagine that a lot of them would not have a clue. Show them a Robin and the Clifton Suspension Bridge and I'm pretty sure most would associate it with Bristol. For a long time I would not buy a City shirt with the Coat of Arms on in the hope that the Robin would soon return, as to me it looked like it could just as well be a Swindon, Leyton Orient or Rotherham shirt. Unfortunately the Robin never did return, so I had to bite the bullet or not have a shirt. BRING BACK THE ROBIN (and Suspension Bridge)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm surprised how close the poll is at present to be honest, I really thought it would be a lot more one-sided than this. It's very interesting to here everyone's views on the subject with some very passionate and some very considered views. Thanks all for contributing so far keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 As i remember Bristol citys shirts did not always have a badge on them and the crest was used before the robin and back to the crest after, however Bristol city have used the robin on their programmes for along time even when there was no badge on the shirts, the image was a robin in front of a gate, ok not the best of drawings but remember this was done before a computer was a mere twinkle in bill gates eyes Maybe someone could re-draw it?? from the 1960's programme The robin Poll i spotted on FB Should Bristol City FC Bring back the Robin badge in place of the current crest to go on the clubs shirts. http://host1.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=12584 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I think that's a bit harsh when most people are just agreeing with our Chairman! My own opinion is that I don't mind being a Robin, if it was unique. But it must be the most common nickname for anyone who plays in red, which sort of defeats the object. I don't like the coat of arms crest thing we have have though, as others have said its a City of Bristol thing not a Bristol City thing. Again the need for uniqueness IMO. Even if we do something with the BCFC letters, we still aren't the only BCFC. As much as it pains me our neighbours have both the 'Pirates' and the 'Gas', which are unique, even if 'Gas' was meant to be an insult they have taken it and made it their own. If you look on their forum for example almost every user is (something) Gas or Gas(something). I don't know what the answer is, and I guess in the whole scheme of things not that important, unless there is a huge marketing spin-off maybe??? When we leave our home and relocate to whatever it will be called it will be sad to leave the Ashton Gate name behind, maybe we should be called the 'Gaters' (easy to chant), and if thats not fierce enough what about Aligaters!!! I also think the bridge is very important to our identity and would like to see that in a logo, so a crocodile walking over the bride it is then! You can tell I'm not in marketing can't you! [/quote Now just because the chairman may have suggested it doesnt make him right. Sorry steve i think your wrong on this one. Now lets get our fierce little robins back on the shirt any self respecting carrot crunching wurzel shithead knows it makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The robin Wow. The programme from my first ever game, I had it for years until I lost it. I remember it well as I didn't get to go again for another two years as I were only a youngster. Thnaks for the memory ciderhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Wow. The programme from my first ever game, I had it for years until I lost it. I remember it well as I didn't get to go again for another two years as I were only a youngster. Thnaks for the memory ciderhead. No probs, i got 2 of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The Fury The Purveyors of Darkness Death from Us The Killers The Slaves Double Ard Bastards The Shitheads The Only team Baby Eaters Carrot crunchers Straw Eaters Combine Drivers Apple Pickers I'll Kill you First Line of Defence against a Welsh Invasion Bridge Trolls Trolls Welsh Haters The maimers Severnsiders Death Squad The Western Fury Best of the West Plymouth is Ghay Cardiff baiters Swindle Smashers OK, its not that easy to find an intimidating name that doesn't make you sound like a terrorist organization or a racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargla Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Wow. The programme from my first ever game, I had it for years until I lost it. I remember it well as I didn't get to go again for another two years as I were only a youngster. Thnaks for the memory ciderhead. How about THE PIGEONS , theres bloody enough of em in Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargla Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The Fury The Purveyors of Darkness Death from Us The Killers The Slaves Double Ard Bastards The Shitheads The Only team Baby Eaters Carrot crunchers Straw Eaters Combine Drivers Apple Pickers I'll Kill you First Line of Defence against a Welsh Invasion Bridge Trolls Trolls Welsh Haters The maimers Severnsiders Death Squad The Western Fury Best of the West Plymouth is Ghay Cardiff baiters Swindle Smashers OK, its not that easy to find an intimidating name that doesn't make you sound like a terrorist organization or a racist. Severnsiders sounds the best out of a bad lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Severnsiders sounds the best out of a bad lot Thanks Dargla, you didn't like "i'll kill you" then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Actually, Severnsiders aint bad, didnt make the Cider connection until now, Hmmm 7 Ciders landlord!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargla Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Actually, Severnsiders aint bad, didnt make the Cider connection until now, Hmmm 7 Ciders landlord!! Yup SevernCiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 The coat of arms look awful. It's a council badge ffs Bring back the robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 How about "Bristols", bird related, on the badge we could have a picture of some.........errr....maybe not............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 How about "Bristols", bird related, on the badge we could have a picture of some.........errr....maybe not............. I think we should explore this idea....might put the opposition off, might also increase our free kicks as the other players will be pulling at our shirts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I think we should explore this idea....might put the opposition off, might also increase our free kicks as the other players will be pulling at our shirts! moving to ashton Vale what about "The vaillant's" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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