Club Badge (merged)

jimharri said:
Those who think our new badge is less than perfect, have a look at what they'll be wearing at Hillsborough next season;



Now THAT (if genuine) is one fucking ugly badge. The thing that would make me suspicious is the link in that tweet; it takes you to the Chelsea/Arsenal live score page, not anything to do with Wednesday.
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Designed our new one in 3D a few days ago and framed it, not bad for a first attempt.

The current one was done by a Mexican chap when I was on holiday, hand made from little pieces of grass, quality. Had to put my name instead though as the Latin was too intricate to do with grass.
 
@Gary James

Hi mate, I've just come across this, is it legit and has been used in the past? I've never seen it before, but thought it might have helped inspire next seasons badge. If anyone knows I'm sure it's you!

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jimharri said:
Those who think our new badge is less than perfect, have a look at what they'll be wearing at Hillsborough next season;



Now THAT (if genuine) is one fucking ugly badge. The thing that would make me suspicious is the link in that tweet; it takes you to the Chelsea/Arsenal live score page, not anything to do with Wednesday.
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The Owlstalk wednesdayites absolutely love it, its a shockingly hideous thing, i dont care if it is historic, it's shit.
 
jimharri said:
Those who think our new badge is less than perfect, have a look at what they'll be wearing at Hillsborough next season;



Now THAT (if genuine) is one fucking ugly badge. The thing that would make me suspicious is the link in that tweet; it takes you to the Chelsea/Arsenal live score page, not anything to do with Wednesday.
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I think that is awesome. Unique and looks old school. Like, literally old school, like it belongs on a war banner.
 
Shaelumstash said:
@Gary James

Hi mate, I've just come across this, is it legit and has been used in the past? I've never seen it before, but thought it might have helped inspire next seasons badge. If anyone knows I'm sure it's you!

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That looks like something pretty snide they were probably selling on Longsight market in 1970.
 
Ric said:
That looks like something pretty snide they were probably selling on Longsight market in 1970.
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Yeh I agree, it certainly doesn't look official. It may have even been created after the new badge was unveiled, I'm not sure. Just thought the similarities in design were interesting and I wondered if it was from the 70s if it might have played a part in the designer's research.
 
Shaelumstash said:
@Gary James

Hi mate, I've just come across this, is it legit and has been used in the past? I've never seen it before, but thought it might have helped inspire next seasons badge. If anyone knows I'm sure it's you!

4NCdZC0.jpg
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I have a memory that I had one of these on my bedroom wall. it does not look official though.
 
I just came here to say I fucking love our new badge. So good I will even consider tattooing it.
Can't wait 'till the proper launch, to see it on our kits and I'll definitely get some City gear with that on next season.
 
I will learn to like our slightly wonky and unbalanced badge, if only for the annoyance it will bring to those with OCD.
 
Metalartin said:
I will learn to like our slightly wonky and unbalanced badge, if only for the annoyance it will bring to those with OCD.
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I hated the badge at first, it slowly grew on me. I've had it as my screensaver for the last few weeks, I see it a few times a day, every day, and now I really like it and just consider it as our badge. The little OCD things like "City" being straight as opposed to curved, stop being irritating after a while, and you just don't notice it.

It's weird seeing people wearing the 80s badge now looks a bit odd to me. The writing going all the way around, and the bottom half of the shield being white, it doesn't look quite right because I'm so used to seeing the new badge every day.

I think this will be the same for most fans over time. It's a shock at first, and difficult to get used to. But over time when you see it every day, when it's on Bluemoon, the City website, social media, the paper, on TV etc, people will just come to accept it as the badge. Eventually people will grow to love it I'm sure as new memories get attached to it.

It was a hard task for the club to please everyone, but on reflection I think they've probably got it right. Many didn't want the rose because of it's lack of relevance, but it probably makes for a more interesting, eye catching badge having it included. Also if you look around town, on the library and other public buildings, the rose is a prominent feature, so even though it might not currently be relevant, it still holds an important place in Manchester's history.

The only thing I've not got used to, is on a white background, the badge does look rather unbalanced, with the bottom half of the shield taking much more prominence. I'm sure we'll get used to it, but on a sky blue background the badge looks tip top.
 
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