Of the one's Gav's done (great work as ever mate and thanks!) I think I'd go for this...
Ambivalent about the dots, no to white roses!, like the idea of having 1894 incorporated but not sure, although it was my idea, to split it...? Maybe could have 1894 with the FOOTBALL CLUB - 1894? But that prob wouldn't work either. So many options...
But I reckon we'll get something like these (fit the CFG "look") but with a golden ship...
Although I am drawn to what is basically the original 1937 badge... Just a bit too much gold going on...
But for me having maroon, and this much gold, would only make sense if we decide to incorporate maroon/gold in the kits on a more permanent basis (home sock tops/away kit). Which is fine by me. I just can't see it happening.
But as has been said, this is a "core design" so colours can vary. Maybe we could have the gold lettering when we win the league...?