JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I've actually switched over from shield to round I think now. lol I think perhaps " Football Club " and the year would complete it. However, after seeing the crestless uses i see why they've gone minimal with the writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, thunderball said: What is very clear is you can’t please all of the people all of the time. And you shouldn't try to because then you end up with something half arsed that's kinda OK but not really strong in any direction. Not saying any of those designs in a Homer Simpson car but they are not strong either. IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: “I want the badge to stand out” ”The lion isn’t facing the same way as everyone else’s animals!!!!!!!!” Sums it all up. The current badge is too yellow! There isn’t enough claret! I want a round badge! The new options don’t contain enough yellow! There’s too much claret! I don’t want a round badge everyone has a round badge! I think the two choices are pretty bang on and so much better than the current badge. I also like that it’s clear they’re going to be using just the lion on some things. I like the nod to the original badge with the lion facing the other way. The responses to two solid options in a world where they could have been awful (which is what I anticipated) is surprisingly negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Spoony said: Sums it all up. The current badge is too yellow! There isn’t enough claret! I want a round badge! The new options don’t contain enough yellow! There’s too much claret! I don’t want a round badge everyone has a round badge! I think the two choices are pretty bang on and so much better than the current badge. I also like that it’s clear they’re going to be using just the lion on some things. I like the nod to the original badge with the lion facing the other way. The responses to two solid options in a world where they could have been awful (which is what I anticipated) is surprisingly negative. Except its not claret, its purple :/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Your never going to keep all fans happy. Its exactly when they do new kits every year But yeah i still stick with the round one. Its definitely better than the current one in my opinion and is based on our history which i like. Would have been perfect if lion was yellow and facing the normal way but its not a huge issue for me Will be sad to see yellow lion go but i get the reason - moving forward with a new and hopefully successful era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: The lion looks too big for the shield gas light whatever you wnat to call it. Disagree. The lion is the best bit (and also the more detailed design of the lion on the gaslamp version is way better) and should stand out more, which it does in the gaslamp one. 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: No space for the year either. Why do you need it? The whole point of the gaslamp is to represent the founding. No need to add the date as well. Just sticking the date on it, like they’ve done with the circle badge, is lazy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I think the round one is more safe and I initially veered towards this but the other one started growing on me, just because it's slightly different. The round is just like a lot of other designs and didn't stand out,l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 11 minutes ago, tomsky_11 said: Disagree. The lion is the best bit (and also the more detailed design of the lion on the gaslamp version is way better) and should stand out more, which it does in the gaslamp one. Why do you need it? The whole point of the gaslamp is to represent the founding. No need to add the date as well. Just sticking the date on it, like they’ve done with the circle badge, is lazy. Sorry to sound dumb what does the gaslight actually represent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I like both which is not what I was expecting so bravo to the artists. I love the execution on number 1 but it’s just a little too new era/e-sportsy for me and given our rich history I’m ok with a badge steeped in that. It’s a tight race but I’ll be boring and stick with #2. Either way I’ll be happy which is a nice surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I wouldve prefered a gold lion but whatever. I like the option one but I feel its missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, supermon said: Sorry to sound dumb what does the gaslight actually represent? Founding story of the club. Founders meeting under gaslamp to discuss becoming a football club. There’s a mock up gas lamp outside the holte end for this reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 5, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2022 It’s a shame ‘prepared’ has not been incorporated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, tomsky_11 said: Founding story of the club. Founders meeting under gaslamp to discuss becoming a football club. There’s a mock up gas lamp outside the holte end for this reason. Over a hundred years later that still sucks ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 The round badge is a reference to our history, and is more of an exercise in nostalgia. It suits those of us who yearn for a return to the "good old days". The shield (Gaslamp) version is a much stronger marketing tool. It has a more aggressive dynamic and is in tune with our owners determination to take the club forward. They are both an improvement on the existing nondescript club badge, but my choice would be the shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Initially quite liked both, the more I look at the shield one it just seems "off" to me so I'd go with round. The hybrid someone mocked up earlier would be my pick in a perfect world. Either is a massive improvement on our current monstrosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Vids Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 I prefer the shield. It is unique and is a fresher look than the round one. Saying that, I like the colour balance of the round badge more than the shield though. Overall, I like both of the badges. I am happy that I won't be disappointed with the final outcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Either way I’m not too fussed. I like the current badge in monochrome form. Wonder how the new badge will look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 56 minutes ago, tomsky_11 said: Disagree. The lion is the best bit (and also the more detailed design of the lion on the gaslamp version is way better) and should stand out more, which it does in the gaslamp one. Why do you need it? The whole point of the gaslamp is to represent the founding. No need to add the date as well. Just sticking the date on it, like they’ve done with the circle badge, is lazy. I think it looks too big and squashed fir the design. I dont like it at all. I like the year we were formed being there tbh. Prefer the circle ive tried to like 1 but its not for me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 The round one is growing on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted November 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2022 The round one is not following some trend, it was our badge at our most recent successful time, I'm biased about that as it's when I started following the villa but come on guys that pointy shield one is just adrift with meaning - it has no soul. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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