Club Badge (merged)

Gary James said:
My view: here goes...

First of all I'd like to say that City's plans for the reveal were excellent and that it's a real shame that bodies outside of City's control chose to leak the badge (City had been told it would not appear on any external site before today!). That has meant that the way City wanted to present the badge has been made impossible. I hope those responsible are pleased with themselves.

Next, I first saw the badge about ten days ago and have to say that I was delighted with what I saw and with the story of how they came up with the design. They really had taken fans' views into consideration which Is a first for a football club. Now, the elements themselves -

Round badge: what the majority of fans who contributed to the consultation wanted. Ship: historic emblem, representing Manchester's trading links. I'm delighted the flags are now all pointing the right way.

Rivers - most historic part of Manchester's coat of arms; the lifeblood of the original town and something I am particularly pleased to see represented. For the 1st time the rivers are coloured blue - the usual colour used to represent rivers.
Red Rose - hugely popular with the 1894 group as they said at the time of the consultation and some supporters; the red rose has been on the Manchester COA since before City was formed.
Shield - on every bespoke City badge but redesigned here to give a modern feel and to be more in keeping with the current COA and eagle badge. 1894 - the date MCFC was formed (1880 was not the formation of MCFC, it was a date when we know St Mark's church team played games, but they may have played before 1880, in fact I'm convinced they did).
White background to circular text - as per the 1972-97 badge the white has been used to make the name prominent.
MANCHESTER CITY - I love the prominence of the name. I saw versions that had been created including FC and Football Club but the name became less prominent and cluttered. Personally I want the name big and bold and that's what the new badge gives. Some suggested the badge would be a copy of NYCFC and had the Football Club words been added it would not have felt quite like a MCFC badge either (I find it odd that people are now saying it should be similar to NYCFC - City listened to fans who said they didn't want a copy of NYCFC and wanted Manchester City as prominent as possible).

Also, a point brought out during the badge talks was that this badge has to be inclusive and we must not forget that Manchester City has also a Women's Football Club. Had the Football Club been added would the badge have been appropriate. That's a minor point, but I do love that this badge includes the name Manchester City much bolder than it would've been with Football Club added.

Finally, the badge consultation asked fans what elements they wanted. City have delivered Those elements. When the badge appears on shirts or in the ways the club will use it I think most fans will recognise its qualities. I'd love to see this badge flying above Manchester Town Hall, and as it says Manchester City I think it can be flown across the city. It's a Manchester City badge, not a pastiche of NYCFC or any other club. It represents the whole of Manchester City. There's no reason why this Manchester City badge can't appear across the city - imagine Welcome to Manchester signs with the new badge in prominent locations.
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Thanks Gary. Agree with all of that.

Well chuffed.
 
Blue Coop said:
Same. Manchester. City. They don't actually look that much different.
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The one on the right just looks more complete and professional though?
 
pudge said:
Serious question, was there a reason they didn't release the others they mocked up and had a fan vote from there?

When I look at it I see the shield as the badge due to it's jutting out and the outer circle as mere background, a framing device. Which personally nullifies the emphasis on a round badge.
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How does it nullify it when the badge is still round?
 
Said it earlier, now I've seen it in a physical form & presented by the club, it's really growing on me. It's fucking beautiful!!!
 
SWP's back said:
How does it nullify it when the badge is still round?
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Becuase in my opinion, which I emphatically stress, I look at it and see the shield as the badge as the club have even stated they want it to be a stand alone symbol that they've given prominence to. Like the rest is just presentation to highlight the shield.

Despite an odd lack of percentage figures on the OS like the other symbols they included.

If they did mock up others, I am genuinely surprised they didn't hold a vote. The one I have in my head could be utter wank when I see it drawn out but again I'd need to see it.
 
Stop moaning now..we've got rid of that horrible kin eagle. This is really man city of old.it looks better than every other premier league badge..Can't wait to see it all over Manchester and beyond.
 
I always find it interesting the contrast between global supporters of recent years and us lot. The comments on City's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcfcofficial/) are overwhelmingly negative - all associating the eagle with power and our successful years. If that's their focus in supporting us then I'm glad if the badge change weeds them out and fucks them off.
 
CitizenTID said:
I always find it interesting the contrast between global supporters of recent years and us lot. The comments on City's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcfcofficial/) are overwhelmingly negative - all associating the eagle with power and our successful years. If that's their focus in supporting us then I'm glad if the badge change weeds them out and fucks them off.
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none of them know what any of our new badge means and most will never have seen our old badge. It doesn't matter what they think tbh. its meant to represent our history and the city of manchester. if they dont like that they can fuck off ! :)
 
pudge said:
The one on the right is beautiful

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Just seen the videos on the website, it's unfortunate it leaked from the ipo site because the sollid version outside the ground and the flag look tons better than the version leaked online. One of the video's shows an embroidered version, and that is even better. Looks just as good as the 1972 badge that is so popular.

Looking at the images above, I'm even more convinced that the most glaring error in the design is the shield 'popping out'. I understand why they have done it for the reasons explained on the website, but it just doesn't look quite right. The version on the right here looks much better with the shield fully inside the circle.

It's a minor gripe but I think the shape and design of the shield is the major element that makes it look 'cartoony' which has been the major negative feedback. The bevelled top and the edges poking out of the circle look much more suited to Warner Bros than a football club.

I thnk having no FC or Football Club was a bit of a shock to the system for some, but I think that is the way football badges are going, and I think we'll get used to it.

My initial reaction was shock when I saw it because it was so different to what anyone was expecting in terms of the cartoony design. But the elements included are really popular, and the more I see it in different formats, especially embroidered, the more I like it.

We've got our badge back, it might not be perfect, but the fact it's pretty close to what the majority wanted can only be a positive thing. I'm sure it will be tweaked over the years, but at least now we've got a great base to work from.

Thanks City for making this possible, I think I'm fully converted!
 
Shaelumstash said:
Just seen the videos on the website, it's unfortunate it leaked from the ipo site because the sollid version outside the ground and the flag look tons better than the version leaked online. One of the video's shows an embroidered version, and that is even better. Looks just as good as the 1972 badge that is so popular.

Looking at the images above, I'm even more convinced that the most glaring error in the design is the shield 'popping out'. I understand why they have done it for the reasons explained on the website, but it just doesn't look quite right. The version on the right here looks much better with the shield fully inside the circle.

It's a minor gripe but I think the shape and design of the shield is the major element that makes it look 'cartoony' which has been the major negative feedback. The bevelled top and the edges poking out of the circle look much more suited to Warner Bros than a football club.

I thnk having no FC or Football Club was a bit of a shock to the system for some, but I think that is the way football badges are going, and I think we'll get used to it.

My initial reaction was shock when I saw it because it was so different to what anyone was expecting in terms of the cartoony design. But the elements included are really popular, and the more I see it in different formats, especially embroidered, the more I like it.

We've got our badge back, it might not be perfect, but the fact it's pretty close to what the majority wanted can only be a positive thing. I'm sure it will be tweaked over the years, but at least now we've got a great base to work from.

Thanks City for making this possible, I think I'm fully converted!
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I don't think red on blue goes together all too well either, visually, as in a full block of blue. The clearer distinction in the rivers suits much better imo. There's one done in colour on that Sean's page. Even with the pronounced shield, certainly improves it imo.
 
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The badge could be a picture of my mum getting tag teamed by Ferguson and Ronaldo, don't care as long as we are winning games
 
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