Sham67 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, S1Owl said: The crest before the current one is an original emblem, the current one is similar styling to Pigs other year and probably been used as a template by other clubs.. It's unrecognised abroad unlike the previous badge. Reyt, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Crawford Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 You show any football fan the one it replaced they knew it was Sheffield Wednesday, show them the new crest and they've no idea which club it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfsmith Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 It's ironic that when the 70's owl was introduced it received a VERY mixed reception. No badge was worn on the kit then anyway and no replica kits were on sale at extortionate prices (Suggs sold a few shirts now and again) and no social media then of course but The Star's Letters Page had a number of disgruntled fans commenting on our tradition being washed away. I must be getting old when we have come full circle and the 70's design is now a classic not to be messed with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham67 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, Michael Crawford said: You show any football fan the one it replaced they knew it was Sheffield Wednesday, show them the new crest and they've no idea which club it is. Absolute hyperbole. I've said a million times on here, exaggeration does not improve your argument. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poite Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, Michael Crawford said: You show any football fan the one it replaced they knew it was Sheffield Wednesday, show them the new crest and they've no idea which club it is. To be honest I'm not always completely sure myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womble Owl Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Owl Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Womble Owl said: I like it. So do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I think the new badge is unlucky, it should go, along with the 2 gold elephants.......our decline over the last 2 season is obviously down to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havin-a-hoot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 44 minutes ago, Onge said: Timeless? I think it looks hideously dated - it was a 1950s reject after all, but of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you're going to get a new badge it should feel at home in the 21st century - like West Ham, Juve and even the Premier League have done recently. It's about branding and it need to work across various media (especially on digital screens). When you factor in those things, the current badge is a massive step backwards from what we had before - it simply isn't versatile enough. So putting personal taste aside, the current badge commercially will do us no favours in my view... As you say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally don't think the west ham or Juve badges look 21st century, more late 20th century (That sort of - what we think the future will look like - look). The current badge looks old, but in a good way in my opinion: It becomes a representation of the age of the club, its traditional ground with its traditional fanbase. It fits with the motto better as well IMO. Commercially, I don't think it makes that much of a difference on a screen, unless you already know the logo, neither one particularly screams Sheffield Wednesday, though both are easily recogniseable as an owl. Most of all though the important thing to me is that it doesn't look like a child's entry for a logo competition from the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Owl Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Prefer the current one. Actually looks like a proper club crest. Not like one that was drawn up by some kid using Etch a Sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls2k Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 New one is better. Trouble is people attach the old one with success, in isolation it looks very dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshallovercome Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Owls2k said: New one is better. Trouble is people attach the old one with success, in isolation it looks very dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, apswfcowl said: By who? Talk Sport, who else. https://talksport.com/football/efl/488432/every-championship-club-badge-ranked-from-worst-to-first-as-hull-city-get-a-new-crest/ Pigs only 15th? Will probably still qualify for a place on their honours board. After McCabe has sued Talk Sport first of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Havin-a-hoot said: As you say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally don't think the west ham or Juve badges look 21st century, more late 20th century (That sort of - what we think the future will look like - look). The current badge looks old, but in a good way in my opinion: It becomes a representation of the age of the club, its traditional ground with its traditional fanbase. It fits with the motto better as well IMO. Commercially, I don't think it makes that much of a difference on a screen, unless you already know the logo, neither one particularly screams Sheffield Wednesday, though both are easily recogniseable as an owl. Most of all though the important thing to me is that it doesn't look like a child's entry for a logo competition from the 70s. 11 minutes ago, Willow Owl said: Prefer the current one. Actually looks like a proper club crest. Not like one that was drawn up by some kid using Etch a Sketch. This is part of the reason i prefer the 70's version. Sure, i love the current one too aswell as the 50's version but all my old school books are adorned with the simple Owl. I and many other pupils would draw the 70s version on our books, desks and anywhere really. Unless any of us are Rembrandt or Banksy then the current Owl wouldn't be recognisable. Just like Derby and Forest's emblem, the simplicity is where the magic and nationwide recognition was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, S36 OWL said: This is all we need The current badge is ok, but the above is really the dogs rounduns. Really hope it returns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross owl Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Forest and Swansea badges are the same type of style as our old/best one . Simple to draw and instantly recognisable . Glad I was a kid in the seventies as I can't imagine being able to draw on/deface exercise books with the new badge . Take me a fortnight to draw the wings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Simaniac Owl said: I agree. Will be on the kit tomorrow. Kill me now! Please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past Member Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, cross owl said: Forest and Swansea badges are the same type of style as our old/best one . Simple to draw and instantly recognisable . Glad I was a kid in the seventies as I can't imagine being able to draw on/deface exercise books with the new badge . Take me a fortnight to draw the wings . Same, I'm gash at drawing, but mastered the Owl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I like em both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, S36 OWL said: This is all we need I’m pretty sure that would win any poll. It’s fvvcking marvellous!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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