Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The club seem to be pushing for number one. Martinez shouldn't give his opinion like that and not even acknowledge the other badges. The annoying thing for me is that they think fans are stupid and don't notice. "Let's ask the fans what they want by giving them a chance to vote on ideas decided by the club". It's an Everton badge equivalent of Blind date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah it's all a bit of a farce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The club seem to be pushing for number one. Martinez shouldn't give his opinion like that and not even acknowledge the other badges. The annoying thing for me is that they think fans are stupid and don't notice. "Let's ask the fans what they want by giving them a chance to vote on ideas decided by the club". It's an Everton badge equivalent of Blind date. You mean stuff like this too? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU2RaZgCQAEoema.jpg:large Everton "legends" hinting at their preferred options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 finally coming round to number 3, even if I dont like the laurels dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm not into this conspiracy theory stuff but I can't help but get the impression that the other two designs, were created to steer you towards number one. "Number 2 is similar to the current one, they (fans) won't like that". "Let's change the biggest element (shield) of the badge and hope they hate the new shape". "Lets make number 1 exactly like the old ones, nostalgia will definitely hit home and they'll swallow it up". Bollocks to them. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 You mean stuff like this too? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU2RaZgCQAEoema.jpg:large Everton "legends" hinting at their preferred options? Next time the Kenwright Out brigade hit the streets they'll at least have an excuse to be unhappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) I was swaying to number two, but then seeing number three mocked up in white (nice work Av) has got me. I really like the idea of the badge in white on the firt, stands out a lot more! Even with the split on favourites, the fans asked to be consulted, we have been. We wanted to choose from a few, they have let us. Personally i prefere them to the curent one, and they have given us what we wanted. Cant really complain, ok the designs could be better, but still wont make everyone happy. Edited September 23, 2013 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm not into this conspiracy theory stuff but I can't help but get the impression that the other two designs, were created to steer you towards number one. "Number 2 is similar to the current one, they (fans) won't like that". "Let's change the biggest element (shield) of the badge and hope they hate the new shape". "Lets make number 1 exactly like the old ones, nostalgia will definitely hit home and they'll swallow it up". Bollocks to them. Look at the font on number 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I really do hope its not No.3 cant stand that one Ive voted fopr No.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I really do hope its not No.3 cant stand that one Ive voted fopr No.1 I'll be extremely surprised if the winner isn't number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Not allowed to vote as Ive had no recent activity Will get around it somehow though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 even this looks better than the options; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 even this looks better than the options; Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 even this looks better than the options; still has the bloated shield though, thats the thing I hate most about the current design Fearthainn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 still has the bloated shield though, thats the thing I hate most about the current design I agree. The shield itself is outdated (as well as the tower in the other badge designs). It also just has an empty look to it. Three to me looks the most modern and utilizes the space within the crest in the best possible way. I like the designs above that had the third crest with some auburn coloring on the edges. The color-reverse that Avin did looks great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 even this looks better than the options; If #3 looks like a knight in armour, this one looks rather like Porky the Pig. Why must crests be designed such that they appear to have two eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth? For sure, someone will create a funny version and it will be used to mock the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm sure it's futile, but if anyone is interested : http://m.ipetitions.com/#petition/everton-badge-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Voted for 3 then although I'll be content with 1 I suppose when it's officially announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I believe you should all stop being gay and start consentrating on the eleven players on the pitch.crests don't win matches. Who gives a flying fuck what's on the shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Heaven forbid people be passionate about the symbol that represents the club Oh, and it is possible to support the club and not be happy with the tripe the media "experts" are throwing out. Edited September 23, 2013 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The players represent the club, the fans represent the club and the manager and board represent the club......not a symbol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The players represent the club, the fans represent the club and the manager and board represent the club......not a symbol. All represent the club, to a greater or lesser degree. The crest is the physical and symbolic representation of the club that is displayed on the stadium, the kit, merchandise. Personally I think all are a lot better than the current one. I prefer no 3 but would be happy with any of the three. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm not going to vote cause bill and his henchmen will more than likely fabricate another miraculous idea of setting up another vote in 2015-2016 to gain even further profit from every form of merchandise to be changed once more....I understand it's a business but to pull the wool over the eyes that keep the club ticking is ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 There's new merchandise every season anyway, new badge or no new badge. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yes but not everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I just think all of the redesigns look cheap and tbh I have noticed it a lot recently with other clubs badges. We are a traditional club with traditional and unique values yet every badge brought out by the club so far lacks class and follows the mainstream. Your meant to wear the badge with pride and it should represent the club as a whole but all this badge represents the cheap market orientated mainstream. A badge isnt going to bring you new fans, it isnt going to lead to additional purchases or anything like that and I cant help but think thats what its all aimed at. Its a joke that someone has even been paid thousands of pounds to design something most fans could and have knocked up in a spare half hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 So, we have the new crest as modelled by Big Dunc which just happens to be almost the same as the other crest on the club wall What a turnaround and thought reversal the club had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 From what I can make out, the survey resulted in fans ranking the features of crest in order of importance: 1. Tower 2. "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum" text 3. "Everton" text 4. Shield 5. "1878" text 6. Laurel Wreaths I found it interesting that a lot of people did not want the club's name on the badge, I was one of them. "Whilst significant numbers of supporters taking part in focus groups felt Everton's Crest should ideally be recognisable without the inclusion of the name, more participants agreed that the inclusion of the name was important to "broadcast" Everton effectively: to other football supporters, in Europe and internationally, with sponsors and through merchandise and to potential new supporters. " From a design point of view, I think the crest would look better without the "Everton" text. I've seen several people say that they don't like the style of 'Everton' lettering (the font is known as "Matrix"), personally I do like it, but I think that a better font for the Nil Satis Nisi Optimum text could have been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) I think the "Everton" text should at least be in all caps. It just looks uneven to me. Edited September 23, 2013 by TonkaRoost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'd be in favor of omitting the "Everton" name from the club crest, or how about as it was in the 1980s with simpy the "EFC" on it's own and nothing more ?. Concur though, it would be beneficial from an exterior standpoint to effectively advertise the club overseas, but other than that, don't think it needs an inclusion. The 1878 can remain wherever it needs to be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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