imavillan Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 We all new there would be polarised views. That was always going to happen and as @The Other Mat mentioned it was always going to be a problem with so many cooks. As i've mentioned i'm underwhelmed by both of them, however, the more and more i look at them the more and more i'm leaning towards option 1 hold that bus @messi11 i'm coming aboard the round one is too generic (currently 5 of them in the Prem).....or as @WallisFrizz has pointed out, looking in a mirror too similar to Chelski at least option 1 is different i hope we don't join the circle club. But if we do i'll wear it with pride. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, Muller Yogurt Long Sleever said: VOTE OPTION 3: Aston Villa + a Lion rampant. Simple and confident. Petition, anyone? You mean a little bit like: But with Aston Villa added? Personally, I would like the rampant lion to be synonymous with Aston Villa. So, when people see the lion, they know it's the mighty Villa and don't need an explanation. Not there yet, but hopefully working our way there. Now as for the two badges I think they are both fine, but if someone put a gun to my head I would choose the gas lamp, more because it is different rather than anything else. Also, there is a subtle difference between the two lions; somehow, I prefer the gas lamp one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Yogurt Long Sleever Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: You get that with both of these though - both of the mock ups showing them in different places include 'unleashed' lions with just Aston Villa (or Aston Villa and 1874). Exactly. So just do away with the shapes and unleash the mighty beast. (cue my first Kenneth, please) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Is it just me, or does the lion strongly look like it's in the middle of the Thriller dance routine?! Think it's the height of the raised leg. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 minute ago, fruitvilla said: You mean a little bit like: But with Aston Villa added? Personally, I would like the rampant lion to be synonymous with Aston Villa. So, when people see the lion, they know it's the mighty Villa and don't need an explanation. Not there yet, but hopefully working our way there. Now as for the two badges I think they are both fine, but if someone put a gun to my head I would choose the gas lamp, more because it is different rather than anything else. Also, there is a subtle difference between the two lions; somehow, I prefer the gas lamp one. This...the rampant lion is far better on option 1 far more robust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted November 4, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tayls said: Which are you leaning towards OBE? And why? When they discussed it at the meeting, they showed us 'elements' - a lion on its own and types of lion, types of gas lamp shapes, round shapes with different elements, different typefaces, things in different shapes and things in different combinations - mentally, I made a note that I didn't particularly like most of the things that have ended up being present in the shield badge. And then when they presented the shield badge - I liked it. I'm voting with that one - I have a feeling the round one will win, but I don't think either are bad and they're both better than the current one by a distance. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitvilla Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 minute ago, imavillan said: This...the rampant lion is far better on option 1 far more robust It's the very original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Yogurt Long Sleever Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, fruitvilla said: You mean a little bit like: But with Aston Villa added? Personally, I would like the rampant lion to be synonymous with Aston Villa. So, when people see the lion, they know it's the mighty Villa and don't need an explanation. Not there yet, but hopefully working our way there. Now as for the two badges I think they are both fine, but if someone put a gun to my head I would choose the gas lamp, more because it is different rather than anything else. Also, there is a subtle difference between the two lions; somehow, I prefer the gas lamp one. I'd love us to be confident enough to just have the lion. It'd be a bold move but would pick up traction over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Keyblade said: Randy Lerner, for all his incompetence including the final product he came up with...had the right idea. Not so. They did a fan survey for that badge too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 It’s going to be the round one, inevitable. Wish it wasn’t purple… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 4, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2022 Is this like an episode of Yes Minister or something? I can almost hear Humphrey whispering in Jim Hackers ear. "We want the round badge, most of the fans want the round badge but there will be some awkward voters who won't be happy. So give them another option that's so repellent that they will just be grateful for the round one". Don't get me wrong, I like the round badge, but there is only one option on offer here, unless you're borderline insane. It will be a landslide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 4, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, jackbauer24 said: Is it just me, or does the lion strongly look like it's in the middle of the Thriller dance routine?! Think it's the height of the raised leg. Ow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Yogurt Long Sleever Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: Ow. I also can't shake the image of the lion fumbling about chasing a floating star, since someone pointed it out a while ago. There's even a cartoon sound effect with it. In my brain anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Muller Yogurt Long Sleever said: There's even a cartoon sound effect with it. In my brain anyway Is it the one off Scooby Doo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 More generally speaking, I'd like to talk about minimalism for a moment. I don't go in for it. Particularly not in football badges. People like the Spurs one but it's outdated now. It looked great 10 years ago, but now it just looks quite lazy to me, and needs updating. I was worried about Red Dragon from the get go because I'd heard they were behind the PSG rebrand, and I hate the PSG crest. It's just an overly simplified version of the old one. Whereas all of the best and most iconic badges in club football have complexity to them: Barcelona, Roma, Benfica, Real Madrid, Blackburn (sorry but it's classic), Valencia, Inter Milan (before they ruined it - yep - rebranding), Levante, Luton Town (yup) etc I know plenty will disagree, but I just can't get behind this notion that Liverpool are better off for jettisoning all other elements of their crest but the Liver bird. It looks shite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, sidcow said: Is this like an episode of Yes Minister or something? I can almost hear Humphrey whispering in Jim Hackers ear. "We want the round badge, most of the fans want the round badge but there will be some awkward voters who won't be happy. So give them another option that's so repellent that they will just be grateful for the round one". Don't get me wrong, I like the round badge, but there is only one option on offer here, unless you're borderline insane. It will be a landslide. Clearly you're wrong there, as loads here have said they prefer the first option. It's no more repellant than the round badge on offer. Edited November 4, 2022 by est1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: When they discussed it at the meeting, they showed us 'elements' - a lion on its own and types of lion, types of gas lamp shapes, round shapes with different elements, different typefaces, things in different shapes and things in different combinations - mentally, I made a note that I didn't particularly like most of the things that have ended up being present in the shield badge. And then when they presented the shield badge - I liked it. I'm voting with that one - I have a feeling the round one will win, but I don't think either are bad and they're both better than the current one by a distance. Both are a thousand times better than what we have currently, for sure! I’m assuming those two designs are confirmed now? Is there scope to make final tweaks based on feedback for whichever one receives the most votes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 4, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 minute ago, est1874 said: Clearly you're wrong there, as loads here have said they prefer the first option. It's no more repellant than the round badge on offer. You must be new. This is Villatalk. There are a lot of insane people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Yogurt Long Sleever Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, CosmicVillan said: Is it the one off Scooby Doo ? That is exactly the one. Our new badge will be animated, with Shaggy following the lion saying 'zoinks' or some such 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted November 4, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2022 Annoyed with myself because I voted quickly. When I first saw the badges the second one seemed far better. but the more I look at them the more I like the shield. More striking, stands out more, more unique. It’s not perfect but it’s grown on me massively already 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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