The Ultimate Football Crest Tournament: Europe vs Rest of the World

KathleenGrant

Omackeral wrote: »

Game over and it's honours even! Stand by for tie-breaker.

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Baggly

Do it mack. Unleash your inner elephant

KathleenGrant

Would you rather have the nickname elephant or wolf?

Come on!!

Make the right choice..

cdeb

Time for some inspirational words

Baggly

I'd rather stomp something than suckle two small children, if you are asking.

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

I'd rather stomp something than suckle two small children, if you are asking.

Suckling children is very satisfying in my experience.

Other suckling is not bad either!;)

Omackeral

Necro wrote: »

Chiang Mai.

I nominated Roma but I'm sticking with the elephant crest till the end here.

Nothing majorly clear here except courage of conviction. I'll give a half point. 0.5-0 to Changmai.

Baggly wrote: »

Well ****.

I like both of these, but i suppose ill go for Changmai as the colour combination is deadly, the detailing is deadly and the elephant itself is really well designed.

I also like it doesnt have a (TM) mark.

Description of choice is fantastic. 1.5-0 Changmai

cdeb wrote: »

I've never really felt the love for that elephant to be honest. The trunk is like one of those paper cut-outs from primary school, the red swirly things are weird and dammit, the year is wrong (it's 2563 in Thailand - that club is not 546 years old)

So Roma for respecting tradition far better.

The criticism against the elephant design are all well expalined. 1.5-1

Deleted User wrote: »

Voting for Chiangmai

The elephant is pretty, the colours work well and the exaggerated nipples on Roma's wolf-with-head-of-a-rhino just look silly to me.

Great clarity with the choices. Says what works and what doesn't. 2.5-1 Changmai

Wuff Wuff wrote: »

roma, breastfeeding babies from a wolf

It's tenuous enough. I'll award a half poibnt here. 2.5-1.5 to Changmai

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Chiangmai - Elephants beat Diddy Wolves every day of the week. Twice on Sundays

See above. Another half point. 3-1.5 to Changmai

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Roma I Giallorossi
I love the colours, they look majestic.
The symbolism of the birth of the city.
It's iconic...you could never confuse it with another club crest.
Also Totti..... for obvious reasons.

Really love this. 3 - 2.5

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Chiangmai United

Very fine margins here, both are great. But the wolf's face on the Roma crest isn't very well drawn. The colour scheme and the Elephant's evil eyes on the Chiangmai United crest are both awesome

More brilliant detail. 4-2.5 to Changmai

Zaph wrote: »

Chiangmai United - I've never liked the Roma crest, I think it's pretty ugly, and I've been surprised by the love for it in this competition. I'd prefer if the Chiangmai crest wasn't predominantly black, but it's still the more aesthetically pleasing of the two imo.

Sound reasoning again. Explains pros and cons. 5-2.5 to Changmai

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Roma because Romulus and Remus history.

One of my favourites despite the colour scheme

Explains the iconography well. 5 - 3.5 to Changmai

quickbeam wrote: »

Roma because it looks like a rhino and I like alliteration.

Tenous enough. Half a point. 5-4 to Changmai

normanoffside wrote: »

Roma for the Iconic Romulus and Remus story.
The foundation of modern civilisation is on the badge.

Very well put out. Full Point awarded. Gives a final judge's score of 5-5.


Back to a stalemate!!!! Right, I hate to have to do this but it's down to myself to call it. The Roma one is steeped in history, the wolf may be crudely drawn but it's modeled on a sculpture that looks very like it. The symbolism is a great touch. The Chiangmai one is one that took my fancy the minute I saw it, which was a week ago. The threatening black and white combo does a lot for me but I really like the dangerous red swirls around it, they top it off.


Having said all that, from looking at which I think i the coolest/most bad-ass and therefore best... I'm going with Chiangmai United.

Chiangmai United advance to semi final

KathleenGrant

Omackeral wrote: »

Nothing majorly clear here except courage of conviction. I'll give a half point. 0.5-0 to Changmai.



Description of choice is fantastic. 1.5-0 Changmai



The criticism against the elephant design are all well expalined. 1.5-1



Great clarity with the choices. Says what works and what doesn't. 2.5-1 Changmai



It's tenuous enough. I'll award a half poibnt here. 2.5-1.5 to Changmai



See above. Another half point. 3-1.5 to Changmai



Really love this. 3 - 2.5



More brilliant detail. 4-2.5 to Changmai



Sound reasoning again. Explains pros and cons. 5-2.5 to Changmai



Explains the iconography well. 5 - 3.5 to Changmai



Tenous enough. Half a point. 5-4 to Changmai



Very well put out. Full Point awarded. Gives a final judge's score of 5-5.


Back to a stalemate!!!! Right, I hate to have to do this but it's down to myself to call it. The Roma one is steeped in history, the wolf may be crudely drawn but it's modeled on a sculpture that looks very like it. The symbolism is a great touch. The Chiangmai one is one that took my fancy the minute I saw it, which was a week ago. The threatening black and white combo does a lot for me but I really like the dangerous red swirls around it, they top it off.


Having said all that, from looking at which I think i the coolest/most bad-ass and therefore best... I'm going with Chiangmai United.

Chiangmai United advance to semi final

Awwwww sob!

How can an elephant be more badass than a wolf?

Omackeral

A blistering bout there folks. Could this one throw up something similar? It's the Battle of the Americas.

Vasco da Gama (BRA)



VS

FC Juarez (MEX)

cdeb

This could be a final.

But that Juarez colour combo is glorious, and it's unique too. I can't vote against it.

Necro

Vasco da Gama.

Because it's amazing.

And also, to annoy Sheridan who clearly has beef with them

Sawduck

Vasco da Gama both are incredible and would make fantastic winners but I'll be loyal to my nom here

KathleenGrant

Vasco da Gama

I love the ship, if people complain about graphics in a crest, this will not be one of them.
The use of a black and white crest with the red cross and yellow boat is striking.

The black on the crest:
In 2010, the away kit changed to black in honor of 1923's team, which gave up playing because they had black players, who were not allowed to play with white players at that time. This was one of the most important steps in the club's history, the fight against racism and discrimination.

Skylinehead

Juarez.

Demon.Horse.

Cool colour scheme too. Vasco's is nice but a dubious history.

Baggly

Ill go Juarez for this one. Its probably the most unusual and best colour combination in the tournament. The horse imparts speed and action in its still framed movement. The horses mane and tail coming out over the crest side accents is a nice touch and the little sun icon down the bottom is subtle but cool too.

Zaph

FC Juarez - the horse is magnificent, but the best thing about the crest is how vibrant the colours are, which makes it really eye-catching. The little yellow star at the top is a nice contrasting flourish.

Omackeral

15 minutes remain in this contest.

Electric Nitwit

Vasco da Gama (BRA)

I get that the history shouldn't be venerated but that's not why we're here. Looks alone, it's a badass boat and a great crest

The colour scheme on the Juarez one is too jarring for me. Red and green should never be seen. One of the reasons I hate Christmas so much!

Baggly

Red & white - that crest is a load of ****e!

See - i can ryhme too EN

KathleenGrant

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Vasco da Gama (BRA)

I get that the history shouldn't be venerated but that's not why we're here. Looks alone, it's a badass boat and a great crest

The colour scheme on the Juarez one is too jarring for me. Red and green should never be seen. One of the reasons I hate Christmas so much!

Agree with these points.

Electric Nitwit

Baggly wrote: »

Red & white - that crest is a load of ****e!

See - i can ryhme too EN

Horse on a crest, second best

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

Red & white - that crest is a load of ****e!

See - i can ryhme too EN

We all can sir


Red and green horse- it couldn't get any worse

Omackeral

KathleenGrant wrote: »

We all can sir


Red and green horse- it couldn't get any worse

Words don't actually rhyme Vote Retracted

Baggly

Ship at sea - ask me......

Nah ill leave it there.

KathleenGrant

Omackeral wrote: »

Words don't actually rhyme Vote Retracted

My vote is a few above and if you live in the same town as I do these words rhyme. Not my fault my parents were born in a town with a ****e accent.

Omackeral

5 minutes to go

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

Ship at sea - ask me......

Nah ill leave it there.

Ship at sea-sails majestically.
Green and red nag- pass a vomit bag.

Baggly

Too many syllables.

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

Too many syllables.

It scans perfectly when I read it.

Baggly

If you ignore the tically and go with tickly I see it scanning.

But anyway, if vasco are reliant on rhymes to get over the line it won't matter, was my point. Something will STOMP them in a later round anyway.

Electric Nitwit

Baggly wrote: »

Red & white - that crest is a load of ****e!

Baggly wrote: »

Too many syllables.

Omackeral

Here we go again... after full time... all square...

Baggly

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Its the same as if i had gone 'red and white - that crest is a load of hickory'.

****e is 2 syllables. Majestically / hickory is 3 or 4.

Baggly

Omackeral wrote: »

Here we go again... after full time... all square...

Ah jaysus its gonna come down to the rhymes.

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

If you ignore the tically and go with tickly I see it scanning.

But anyway, if vasco are reliant on rhymes to get over the line it won't matter, was my point. Something will STOMP them in a later round anyway.

You started the banter about rhyme,
I just answered to pass the time.
Vote for Stompers, that's ok,
My favourite is long gone anyway.

KathleenGrant

Pleased to see the tie-breaks even if they don't go the way I want.
Proves the quality of the crests that have advanced.

Omackeral

cdeb wrote: »

This could be a final.

But that Juarez colour combo is glorious, and it's unique too. I can't vote against it.

1-0 to Juarez. Describes the combo and the uniqueness.

Necro wrote: »

Vasco da Gama.

Because it's amazing.

And also, to annoy Sheridan who clearly has beef with them

I'm afraid ''amazing'' ain't gonna cut it. Spite vote won't either

Sawduck wrote: »

Vasco da Gama both are incredible and would make fantastic winners but I'll be loyal to my nom here

Backing your nomination is completely kosher. 1-1

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Vasco da Gama

I love the ship, if people complain about graphics in a crest, this will not be one of them.
The use of a black and white crest with the red cross and yellow boat is striking.

The black on the crest:
In 2010, the away kit changed to black in honor of 1923's team, which gave up playing because they had black players, who were not allowed to play with white players at that time. This was one of the most important steps in the club's history, the fight against racism and discrimination.

A top answer. 2-1 to V de G

Skylinehead wrote: »

Juarez.

Demon.Horse.

Cool colour scheme too. Vasco's is nice but a dubious history.

Colour scheme has been mentioned as a fave throughout. Accepted. 2-2

Baggly wrote: »

Ill go Juarez for this one. Its probably the most unusual and best colour combination in the tournament. The horse imparts speed and action in its still framed movement. The horses mane and tail coming out over the crest side accents is a nice touch and the little sun icon down the bottom is subtle but cool too.

This is next level. 3-2 to Juarez

Zaph wrote: »

FC Juarez - the horse is magnificent, but the best thing about the crest is how vibrant the colours are, which makes it really eye-catching. The little yellow star at the top is a nice contrasting flourish.

Again, phenomenal reasoning. 4-2 to Juarez

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Vasco da Gama (BRA)

I get that the history shouldn't be venerated but that's not why we're here. Looks alone, it's a badass boat and a great crest

The colour scheme on the Juarez one is too jarring for me. Red and green should never be seen. One of the reasons I hate Christmas so much!

I totally accept negatives against the crest you don't choose. 4-3 to Juarez.


FC Juarez advances to semi final

Baggly

KathleenGrant wrote: »

You started the banter about rhyme,
I just answered to pass the time.
Vote for Stompers, that's ok,
My favourite is long gone anyway.

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Pleased to see the tie-breaks even if they don't go the way I want.
Proves the quality of the crests that have advanced.

We dont seem to agree on much but you are a class act KG

KathleenGrant

Baggly wrote: »

We dont seem to agree on much but you are a class act KG

Blushes!

Omackeral

Is it even possible to get a semi-finalist in normal time? Let's see!

1.FC Koln (GER)



VS

Gandzasar Kapan (ARM)

Necro

Polar bear poised on a football for the win

Baggly

Kapan for me - i loved this the minute i first saw it (and nom'd it).

Its clean and simple - has a deadly animals in it - and if im not mistaken, that key is the key of destiny - that bear is going places. He will save us all.

I love it - and although i dont think it will win overall, i think its the best of the two here. The blue and white outline on the crest with the laurels is pretty class as well.

Zaph

Gandzasar Kapan - a polar bear with a key in his mouth atop a football, what could be more majestic? Well certainly not a goat, that's for sure.

Electric Nitwit

Well Macker, no one can assume you of taking the lazy way out of tie breaks! Fair play, even if the wrong one got through

Except Necro's spite vote should have been allowed and encouraged!

quickbeam

I like both of these, but Koln, for the cheeky chappy kiddy.

Electric Nitwit

Both good crests so I went looking for how they sit on the shirts...



Vote Koln - it looks better on the shirt, the Kazan one looks a little cheap to me, I can imagine facing a 5-a-side team with a shıt pun in their name wearing that

normanoffside

FC Koln. The Goat is a symbol which represents the city and it strides over the Cityscape. The badge represents the place the team plays for which in my book is worth a few points..

Meanwhile there aren't even any polar bears in Armenia unless they are in the zoo.

gerrybbadd

Its Gandzasar Kapan for me. Polar bear with the key to victory in his mouth.

Whereas that goat looks like he's about to scuttle the crest. Naaaaah

Omackeral

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Except Necro's spite vote should have been allowed and encouraged!

The vote counted perfectly. It was in the tally. Just for tie breakers the reasons need to be a little more related to the crests.

Baggly

FYI - while the bear is in the teams colours, its a regular bear and not a polar bear.

Kapan are a mountain team and there are bears in the mountain.