Blandy, the comment was aimed at a number of things I've read over the last couple of days, and not so much this article which was well written. Everyone is free to an opinion, but the idea that a person with a professional background in the fields opinion carries more weight is wrong.
Just to add, if my general feeling that most people are content/happy with the badge is right, then it cant be that bad a design, so I'd conclude that the professional verdict given by some is wrong. If a majority don't like it, fair enough, but I don't see that as being the case.
Anyway, that's my final post on the subject. I'm content and I'm looking forward to the next football game.