Crest Review

[pablo_picasso]

I cant add the "ASTON VILLA F.C." text to replace "EST 1874", as Im using iPad free software & not sure where I can snap the text to the curve of the ribbon, but you get the idea...



Hows about just a simple, no fuss shield?



Having seen both together, I prefer it with the ribbon...

[paul_e]

If we go down the route of a super traditional shield like that then I think it needs the 1874 on there. If that's the plan I'd put Aston Villa in the ribbon and then use the space above for the date because we play with it a bit.

Next season it's 1874 - 2024.
If we get into the Champions league it's Est * 1874, that sort of thing.

It isn't the way I'd go  because I find heraldry overly fussy but I'd be happier with it than the 82 throwback stuff that I really dislike for a whole bunch of reasons.

[Drummond]

We need something that's flexible, The lion, the font, the shield, the ribbon, all elements which can be utilised for brand familiarity on their own or together depending on the circumstance.

From that latest design, you could use the shield on it's own, for example on t-shirts, bags, balls, hats etc. The font and jiust Aston Villa pretty much anywhere, the ribbon on merchandising and paperwork, the lion without the shield as a watermark or simple logo anywhere. All identifiable, all strengthening the brand, all familiar.

[Des Little]

Now I’ve seen these designs, I’ll be absolutely gutted if the club don’t come up with something very similar, if not identical. It looks spot on to me.

[Brazilian Villain]

Now I’ve seen these designs, I’ll be absolutely gutted if the club don't stick with the current badge or come up with something very similar e.g with the lion facing left. These shield designs look very dated to me

[paul_e]

and those last 2 posts are why I don't see the point of the fan engagement at this point. I know they have to do it have it happen much later when the design have bene created and we're just picking the best option from 2 or 3 choices.

[Sexual Ealing]

Hang on, are these not the club's suggestions?! I've not been paying too much attention, but I assumed that after so many posts agonising about it these must be the ones they're choosing from. So they're just internet mock-ups?

[Smirker]

This but the club name needs to be inside the scroll. The date is pointless imo. It's never been a part of our crest so no need to add it now.

Unfortunately we're going to have a lopsided star forced in which will make it look very similar to the Lerner badge and the whole thing will be pointless.

[pablo_picasso]

Hang on, are these not the club's suggestions?! I've not been paying too much attention, but I assumed that after so many posts agonising about it these must be the ones they're choosing from. So they're just internet mock-ups?

Yeah...

[Sexual Ealing]

Hang on, are these not the club's suggestions?! I've not been paying too much attention, but I assumed that after so many posts agonising about it these must be the ones they're choosing from. So they're just internet mock-ups?

Yeah...

And there I was thinking I was the biggest time-waster on the planet. Five pages on a badge that will never exist!

[Weedy]

According to the latest survey the star is staying.
That said if we go the Liverpool route, then the main badge could be ornate,
but on kits, apparel etc, than the badge can be simplified.

NB. click on the thumbnail to see the full picture.

[AV84]

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That said if we go the Liverpool route, then the main badge could be ornate,
but on kits, apparel etc, than the badge can be simplified.

I think that's the best idea, but also highly unlikely given the opinion of the powers that be seems to be that we don't have any "brand recognition" or whatever its called. Or certainly not enough to be playing around with multiple versions of the badge.

[dave.woodhall]

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That said if we go the Liverpool route, then the main badge could be ornate,
but on kits, apparel etc, than the badge can be simplified.

I think that's the best idea, but also highly unlikely given the opinion of the powers that be seems to be that we don't have any "brand recognition" or whatever its called. Or certainly not enough to be playing around with multiple versions of the badge.

That seemed to be what Purslow was after when we were told what we were going to want last time.

[85kota]

It would be a shame not to have prepared on there. Now we've got Emery it's first time it's made sense.

[Weedy]

Somewhat off-topic, whilst looking at other club's badges, I've noticed that there are a few clubs with 'Villa' in the name.

Some of the badges are interesting to say the least - Nurney Villa - I'm looking at you.

Abbey Villa FC    -   Belfast
Abbey Villa SC    -   New England, US
Austin Villa    -   Minnesota, US
Avon Villa    -   Cheshire
Cardiff Villa -   Cardiff
Doon Villa    -   Australia
East Villa    -   Liverpool
Edgeley Villa    -   Stockport
Elburton Villa    -   Plymouth
Escuela Villa    -   Ecuador
Euxton Villa    -   Chorley
Failsworth Villa -   Manchester
Garforth Villa    -   Leeds
Grange Villa    -   Chester le Street
Hanworth Villa    -   Feltham, Hounslow
LA Villa    -   S.California, US
Longniddry Villa -   Scotland
Luanda Villa    -   Kenya
Montpelier Villa -   Brighton
Moy Villa    -   C.Mayo, Ireland
Moyne Villa    -   Galway, ireland
Nurney Villa    -   Carlow, Ireland
Ormonde Villa    -   Kilkenny, Ireland
Paignton Villa    -   Paignton
Peake Villa    -   Thurles, Ireland
Pelsall Villa    -   Pelsall
Princes Villa    -   Ellesmere Port
Reddish Villa    -   Stockport
Salisbury Villa  -       Australia
SC Villa    -   Uganda
Shore Villa    -   Cheshire
Stanway Villa    -   Colchester
Stockport Villa    -   Stockport
Temple Villa    -   Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Toledo Villa    -   Ohio, US
Villa Allegre    -   Paraguay
Villa Norma    -   Panama
Villa Park FC    -   Motherwell
Waterford Villa    -   Waterford, Ireland
Weston Mill Oak Villa -   Plymouth