May 7 2013

The new badge

Crystal Palace have unveiled a new club crest.

The board has spent the last two years asking supporters their opinion about modernising the current badge.

They were unable to reach a decision last year as fans were divided but now feel this new offering combines a fresh look for the future while keeping the historical aspects.

The winning choice was designed by fan Dan Mulcahy who created a more aggressive looking eagle on a silver coloured Crystal Palace - which was omitted in previous options - and also the year of formation 1905.

Co-chairman Steve Parish told the official site: "I see this change as more evolution than revolution, as it was important to keep the heritage of the past. The towers, glass building and eagle have been included.

"But the badge has been brought up to date using the latest techniques and design styles, we have also added the year we were founded as this was requested by the fan base.

"The new badge has been designed to be able to be used in different ways. The crest will be seen with a shield in a ‘coat of arms format’ around the stadium, without a shield on the club kit, on training wear and in the media, as well as a simplified version for some casual clothing and merchandise.

"This new design will re-produce much better than the old line drawing, featuring a stronger more dynamic eagle that brings our club image into the 21st Century."