Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 New club logos -- the choice is YOURS FANS will be asked to vote for their choice of new club logos when they’re at the Vestacare Stadium on Sunday for the Betfred League 1 game against Whitehaven. Read full article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 Just for clarification, these logos were not done by me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifford 889 Report post Posted February 22 I was hoping that the new badge would be Chris riding a white charger with a big lance in his hand. In Sir Lancelot fashion. Because of all his faults, and whether that be by good luck or good judgement we have not been in administration like widnes Bradford, and close to folding like Salford Swinton etc 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logic 304 Report post Posted February 22 It would be interesting to know the purpose of 4, 5 and 6 as they look like the old style, school uniform badges to me. The traditional ones are fine, but if a simpler one is required, surely it needs to have a more modern look. However, that's only my opinion based on the options available and it's not a big deal to me anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pigeon Lofter 237 Report post Posted February 22 A slight tangent, but what happened to the Oldham seven squares logo? Have the local authority replaced it now? I remember when it was adopted...thought it strange at the time to have a bland geometric design that no-one understood...but then got it as a tattoo 25 years ago! Just had a look on Google images,and the local authority logo now seems to be a bullseye. What's that all about?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 Of the two sets on offer, my preference would be number 2 for the full shield, by a country mile, and number 4 for the simpler shield, because the other two are just a straight no. My overall preference would be something else, no surprises there really being an outspoken critic of the crest. In my opinion the crest should be used on the shirt, I like it there strangely enough, but as a brand or logo, it's a lame duck. I've been bleating on for ages about the need for something simple and modern for use across social media and elsewhere online. I'll have to keep bleating. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifford 889 Report post Posted February 22 I think that the idea of the green circle, is that it represents inclusion. There is no beginning or end to a circle, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Logic said: It would be interesting to know the purpose of 4, 5 and 6 as they look like the old style, school uniform badges to me. The traditional ones are fine, but if a simpler one is required, surely it needs to have a more modern look. However, that's only my opinion based on the options available and it's not a big deal to me anyway. The intention there is to use it across a future line of merchandise. Fewer fiddly bits and colours means a lower number of stitches for embroidery and therefore a cheaper cost. I'd not thought about the school uniform angle. You're right, that's exactly what they look like. The fuller shields look like sports day awards too . Lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifford 889 Report post Posted February 22 The bottom 3 are very much in the vain of the Oldham RUFC badge. Throwing that in the mix. I think as most of the ex fans would go for a white elephant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifford 889 Report post Posted February 22 Not that impressed to be fair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 3 minutes ago, clifford said: Not that impressed to be fair You should have seen the curve ball that we managed to avoid. Sheesh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 22 I've spent tonight making voting slips and making sure the logos are available at the ground on Sunday. So I've been looking at the logos a lot this evening. I don't like any of them, not one bit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roughyedspud 1,972 Report post Posted February 23 13 hours ago, Dave Naylor said: Just for clarification, these logos were not done by me. The one you did were miles better,I'm not impressed with any of the 6 choices tbh 2 Quote OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 23 Thanks. I'm not going to vote on Sunday. No point voting for something I don't want. Whichever one wins is the one I want to get rid of. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SINGE 133 Report post Posted February 23 13 hours ago, Dave Naylor said: Just for clarification, these logos were not done by me. They're by Hobson aren't they.... What a choice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, SINGE said: They're by Hobson aren't they.... What a choice... I grok the work that's gone into them. Honestly, I really get the effort that's involved. However, the logos are just bland served up on a bed of blandness drizzled in bland sauce. Just awful. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Art of Hand and Foot 633 Report post Posted February 23 Tbh it depends on what the brief was. If they were to asked to adapt the current crest within a tight budget and timescale then there's not a lot they could do. But at least we can sing "3 owls on our shirt, challenge cup's still gleaming" 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roughyed8 101 Report post Posted February 23 Will there be an option for none of the above! If we are going to re-brand then it needs to be something that stands out and grabs the attention not a crest that looks like a primary school badge 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WellWisher 71 Report post Posted February 23 On 2/22/2019 at 12:15 PM, Pigeon Lofter said: A slight tangent, but what happened to the Oldham seven squares logo? Have the local authority replaced it now? I remember when it was adopted...thought it strange at the time to have a bland geometric design that no-one understood...but then got it as a tattoo 25 years ago! Just had a look on Google images,and the local authority logo now seems to be a bullseye. What's that all about?? The council in their infinite wisdom decided a decade or so ago that it needed a rebrand. The current logo that you see as a bullseye is supposed to represent "one Oldham" and I remember much criticism at the time about it resembling a Polo Mint. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoffcooke 128 Report post Posted February 24 I concede many of you don't like any of them: that being so you need to come up with some alternatives pretty quick before a commitment is made to go with any of these. A lot of people gave up their time attending meetings to discuss this. The club can't afford to waste money proceeding with something which won't pay off. NB I have no personal interest in the input or the outcome. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitworth Yed 157 Report post Posted February 25 Agree, I didn't vote yesterday as i don't like any of them. Why didn't the club ask for submissions and then a vote rather than going with 6 designs that appear to be a non starter with most fans? It is also concerning that Dave's thoughts have been overlooked despite his design skills. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Naylor 2,041 Report post Posted February 25 2 hours ago, Whitworth Yed said: It is also concerning that Dave's thoughts have been overlooked despite his design skills. I really don't think I have any but thanks. Maybe I suffer from impostor syndrome too much. Anyway, it appears that the overriding factor has been to retain the crest "because that's what the fans want". I'd want the present crest on the shirt, satisfying the fans and then have something additional for marketing/social media. It's a no-brainer really. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedford Roughyed 4,664 Report post Posted February 28 On 2/25/2019 at 10:59 AM, Dave Naylor said: I'd want the present crest on the shirt, satisfying the fans and then have something additional for marketing/social media. It's a no-brainer really. Its hard to market a 'roughyed' though. Quote With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitworth Yed 157 Report post Posted February 28 6 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Its hard to market a 'roughyed' though. Simple.... 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitworth Yed 157 Report post Posted February 28 On a serious note, you could have a cartoon Roary that is used for kids merchandise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
