Evil Jim Fenner Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Aye seemingly so http://news.stv.tv/north/204095-football-club-forced-to-remove-saltire-from-badge-following-complaint/ Bet you're glad you started this thread now eh? Want to rename it to Airdrie AND Ayr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Bet you're glad you started this thread now eh? Want to rename it to Airdrie AND Ayr? Ayr aren't getting a new badge though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Ayr aren't getting a new badge though We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Eyemond Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Instead of making a big deal out of f** all, again, as usual - Can anyone tell me what the big deal would be if we - shock horror - simply removed the letters "AFC" from the badge, put the (non) issue to bed in 5 mins flat and moved the f** on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappiecat Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 New badge and sponsorship deal - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybitchunderprotest Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Managed to pull myself together after the mirth-fest that is the many suggested new badges. My suggestion would be, why bother with a badge at all? The badge on the shirt wasn't always there and we've got a fucking great diamond on our jersey to let everyone know who we are. Or if people are so attached to the one we have then the suggestions of removing the lettering and keeping the remainder seems reasonable enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Boy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Instead of making a big deal out of f** all, again, as usual - Can anyone tell me what the big deal would be if we - shock horror - simply removed the letters "AFC" from the badge, put the (non) issue to bed in 5 mins flat and moved the f** on ? The big deal is its going to cost us thousands of pounds. The new shield badge will have to be registered with the Lord Lyon heraldry society. ALL merchandise baring the club crest will be illegal to sell after the 1st of September. Everything in the Trust shop that hasn't been sold will have to be binned. Plus all branding throughout the stadium will have to be removed. The Lord Lyon has said that a number of clubs will be getting the same treatment. From memory the clubs mentioned as being next up were Rangers, Hearts, Raith Rovers, Ayr United, Dunfermline & either Dundee or Dundee United. Although that's just the first batch of clubs, the majority of clubs fall foul of the law in one way or the other. Absolutely ridiculously trivial rule being enforced by some jumped up pen pushing arsehole!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrdavidson95 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Managed to pull myself together after the mirth-fest that is the many suggested new badges. My suggestion would be, why bother with a badge at all? The badge on the shirt wasn't always there and we've got a fucking great diamond on our jersey to let everyone know who we are. Or if people are so attached to the one we have then the suggestions of removing the lettering and keeping the remainder seems reasonable enough. I'd have thought the club would want a badge for a corporate & marketing presence, if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdrieman Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Ridiculous situation to be in but if there's a way of keeping the badge; ie. removing the letters or starting a fans' fund to pay to register it then I would be happy to contribute in order to keep it. If there's no way of keeping it though without it costing thousands of pounds then using either the Archibald era badge, or one similar to it as I believe they wouldn't cost £3k to register, would be my preferred option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges. Off-topic but that's an absolutely brilliant film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Jim Fenner Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Instead of making a big deal out of f** all, again, as usual - Can anyone tell me what the big deal would be if we - shock horror - simply removed the letters "AFC" from the badge, put the (non) issue to bed in 5 mins flat and moved the f** on ? It's the OP who thought it a big enough deal to start a thread on, obviously oblivious to the fact that his team team are f*cked too. As time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Off-topic but that's an absolutely brilliant film. Absolute classic. Mel Brooks' finest creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Berk Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I think adopting the original Airdrieonians crest was the right thing to do. All the jokes about Clydebank in disguise (which I myself have done) are fine but its really only red tape that distinguishes the original club from the reformed club - it has been the clear intention from the beginning to resurrect Airdieonians, with the same kit, nickname, 'New Broomfiled' etc. However, I think its unlikely that people will give the new Airdrieonians that full recognition, or be the force that the original club was in Scottish Football. I might add that they are as much entitled to be recognised as a revived Airdrionians as 'Sevco' are recognised by most as Rangers. I expect much dispute, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesadilla Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I think adopting the original Airdrieonians crest was the right thing to do. All the jokes about Clydebank in disguise (which I myself have done) are fine but its really only red tape that distinguishes the original club from the reformed club - it has been the clear intention from the beginning to resurrect Airdieonians, with the same kit, nickname, 'New Broomfiled' etc. However, I think its unlikely that people will give the new Airdrieonians that full recognition, or be the force that the original club was in Scottish Football. I might add that they are as much entitled to be recognised as a revived Airdrionians as 'Sevco' are recognised by most as Rangers. I expect much dispute, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 It's the OP who thought it a big enough deal to start a thread on, obviously oblivious to the fact that his team team are f*cked too. As time will tell. So it is a worthwhile topic of discussion then if it will affect a number of teams then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The big deal is its going to cost us thousands of pounds. The new shield badge will have to be registered with the Lord Lyon heraldry society. ALL merchandise baring the club crest will be illegal to sell after the 1st of September. Everything in the Trust shop that hasn't been sold will have to be binned. Plus all branding throughout the stadium will have to be removed. The Lord Lyon has said that a number of clubs will be getting the same treatment. From memory the clubs mentioned as being next up were Rangers, Hearts, Raith Rovers, Ayr United, Dunfermline & either Dundee or Dundee United. Although that's just the first batch of clubs, the majority of clubs fall foul of the law in one way or the other. Absolutely ridiculously trivial rule being enforced by some jumped up pen pushing arsehole!!! Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC 1910 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tory Boy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Link? This wasn't something I read. I'm part of the Airdrie Supporters Trust. One of our members is a lawyer and he along with a local MSP represented Airdrieonians at a meeting with the Lord Lyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 This wasn't something I read. I'm part of the Airdrie Supporters Trust. One of our members is a lawyer and he along with a local MSP represented Airdrieonians at a meeting with the Lord Lyon. Ah ok. I find the entire thing ridiculous to be honest. Pointless forcing clubs to change the badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I might add that they are as much entitled to be recognised as a revived Airdrionians as 'Sevco' are recognised by most as Rangers. On the money, chap. " 'Sevco' are recognised by most as Rangers.". is what P&B is all about. On the Airdrie thing? You have one of the classiest strips in football. Can't give a f**k about the badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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