limbo Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thaksin eyes to change Man City logo Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is planning to change the logo of Manchester City, a move that will enrage even the most faithful supporters of his controversial reign as owner of the British football club. A Thai source at the club confirmed a report in Sunday Mirror that Thaksin was thinking about changing the club's crest, which features a sailboat and golden eagle. But he denied the paper's claim that the new logo would have an elephant or even garuda, both of which harbour strong links to the monarchy. "It's true that he wants to change the crest, as he thinks a sailboat doesn't represent something solid as it moves only as far as winds take it," the source said. "He wants to change from the 'uncertainty' to something firm and stable." "No one can believe that a chairman can just come in and change our badge," a Man City source was quoted as saying in the British tabloid. "What about the club's tradition? The fans aren't going to like this. Just because somebody owns the club does not give the right to change everything." Yet Thaksin, who initially was affectionately called Frank Sinatra by fans, has proven beyond doubt that he could do the most controversial things "his way". He sacked coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and his changing of the guard at Manchester City led to another high-profile departure a few days ago when chief executive Alistair Mackintosh was paid off for not falling in line. Thaksin replaced him with former Nike executive Garry Cook. The source said Cook would be handling the logo issue and would be entrusted to run major day-to-day activities of the club. Designers have already been drafted in to work on the new crest. The Nation 17.06.08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 well i suppose it shouldn't be a golden eagle or an elephant or guruda, none of which represent the n/w. lets see, its manchester so what creature would be best?....a whippet maybe...or a pidgeon perhaps?....both master atheletes in the animal racing sphere! seriously though taksin will make no friends, but he cares not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 The current club crest isn't that old, so I don't see why it should be a problem as long as it's somehow relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy641 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Considering his deep believe in superstition - as discussed in the news section - he is probably acting after his fortuneteller gave him the hint that the current logo represents bad karma and has been the reason of their terrible run end of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 who cares! :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 man city fans proberbly. you being from such a sterile souless place wouldn't understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 i have the Man Utd crest tattooed on my chest and it is the old and best remembered crest. it says MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB and i had it done sfter the crest was changed. the powers that be decided that the words FOOTBALL CLUB should be dropped as the marketing men wanted people to think of the Team as more than a Football Team. the Team was formed in the 1880's by the people for the people and i wanted to remind myself that they are known as a FOOTBALL CLUB. not as a global cash cow earning money for the elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 i have the Man Utd crest tattooed on my chest and it is the old and best remembered crest.it says MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB and i had it done sfter the crest was changed. the powers that be decided that the words FOOTBALL CLUB should be dropped as the marketing men wanted people to think of the Team as more than a Football Team. the Team was formed in the 1880's by the people for the people and i wanted to remind myself that they are known as a FOOTBALL CLUB. not as a global cash cow earning money for the elite. Sayjaan, You call yourself a Red yet you talk shite about the history. Newton Heath L&YR FC (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railways) were founded in 1878. In 1892 they droppped the L&YR severing links with the railways but it wasn't until 26 April 1902 that they called themselves Manchester United As for the Sailboat, both United and City have it in the club badge since it is part of the city of Manchesters Coat of Arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 take this more serious, Torney or you will get some bashing! i wonder how the story with Taksin and Manchester City goes on and how he will fail and loose power. any coup d'etat possible in a football club in UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.