That rumored Everton crest is real and was officially confirmed this morning

why cant they leave well enough alone

reading the everton fb pages, people are PISSED
thousands of comments, zero, and I mean zero positive ones

petitions already started to change it back

It never ceases to amaze in sports when one or two clueless people in an organization change something NO ONE wants changed.

Told y'all.
I don't think this is an upgrade overall, but I like that everything is in the shield and that the gradient is gone. That being said, there was probably a better way to update the look.

I understand why people are mad about fricking with historical imagery, but I think the design looks good as an impartial observer

I don't like the beehive. That's my biggest issue.

Fellaini to Spain, now!

The old crest looks a lot better. What's the reason for changing it?

Everton has released a statement admitting they screwed up in not getting the fans reaction first, and they didnt anticipate such a huge negative reaction

they say because of time constraints, the crest will be the new version for the 13-14 season, but that for 14-15 "
In advance of the 2014/15 campaign, we are turning to you to help us shape and refine the badge we'll adopt in the future. Evertonians from all sections of the fan-base will be pulled together in a fully transparent way. This group will conduct an in-depth review of all aspects of past and present Club Crests. The panel will then develop ideas and put forward suggestions to you. Evertonians will make the final decision"

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