The Villa Crest

[cdbearsfan]

That's a genuinely brilliant badge mate.

[German James]

That's a genuinely brilliant badge mate.

I think it might be the best thing I've ever done.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Definitely the round badge with a single star (above, not incorporated) for me.

Spot on

[ADVILLAFAN]

I've never seen an episode of Dr Who? But it's the round one.

Colin Baker then

[algy]

As I can't find Risso's, this one is my favourite:

Ha, I'd not seen that before ... it's definitely the best.


There's elements I like about several of them.

The round badge is my favourite, I think.  The lion on that is definitely the best lion.  The only other contender, for me, is the 50s/60s one from the old Trinity Road stand.  I like the claret lion on a blue background from both those badges.  I also like the 'Prepared' scroll beneath the Trinity Road badge, and the first post-round-badge shield.  I'd be up for the red lion badge on a black kit, it looks brilliant.

The current badge (and Lerner era one) ... I think the shape of the badge is really good, actually.  It looks really modern.  It all goes down after that, though.  From the cuddly fat lion-ish looking animal, use of initials, the yellow lion, the font that looks like some 6 year old has been let loose on it, the idiotic star thing ...

Really not a fan of stars on badges.  We're not some kind of jimmy small time club, and should not be celebrating having only one the European Cup once.  When we're the most successful English side in Europe, then we point that out on (or rather, above) the badge.

[Sexual Ealing]

I've never seen an episode of Dr Who? But it's the round one.

Colin Baker then

I like to argue with Dr Who? fans that Sylvester McCoy was the best one. They practically froth at the mouth.

[Legion]

As I can't find Risso's, this one is my favourite:

I am deeply honoured. And also amazed that it's still somehow accessible.

It did take me a while to find it. Well worth it, though.

[Legion]

I've never seen an episode of Dr Who? But it's the round one.

Colin Baker then

I like to argue with Dr Who? fans that Sylvester McCoy was the best one. They practically froth at the mouth.

With Bonnie Langford being the best assistant?

[cdbearsfan]

I would comment further but have concerns that it might dent the cool, tough, edgy persona that I have been cultivating since joining this forum.

[Weedy]

I'd go with the round badge, but swap the "F.C." with "Prepared" and change the lion to the original rampant sinister, but in claret.

[Rory]

As I can't find Risso's, this one is my favourite:

This one?

Wasn't that your photo on VT for a while? I haven't been on there in years, I only really remember you and Mantis.

[Hillbilly]

The lion should be red/claret and facing left as a nod to the Scottish heritage. The shaggy lions in 1 and 4 look fiercer than the modern attempts to make it look fierce. I'm not a fan of having the name of the club or initials - I guess marketing people would say it's necessary but I think we should have an arrogant attitude that says 'if you know, you know and if you don't then wise up'. High-end brands don't shout and we are a classy outfit with an extraordinary heritage.

[Jon Crofts]

Is there a meaning in heraldry regarding which way the lion is facing? Just wondered why we went from it facing right to facing left.

There is, facing left it’s known as ‘The Lion Rampant’

[dicedlam]

Blue shield with the claret lion for me. No club name with just the word 'Prepared'. Classy and would look great on a claret shirt.

[cdbearsfan]

I've always thought "Prepared" was a rubbish motto.