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Bristol City unveil new club crest
The robin has been used on Bristol City’s white away shirt this season and from next season will make a permanent return as the club’s official crest.
Alongside the robin, the new crest also features the year 1894, with City celebrating 125 years since its original formation as Bristol South End.
The new crest follows a consultation process which saw more than 3,350 responses received in a survey as well as a focus group representing a cross-section of supporters.
City vice-chairman Jon Lansdown said: “The robin has long been a symbol of Bristol City and has been part of our history through imagery, words and song. It is important that we have an instantly recognisable crest that reflects the club and we want to fully own this symbolic part of our identity.
“The robin was first used on our kit as far back as 1949 and has been used this season on the white away shirt which has been incredibly popular with supporters. From now on it will appear on all our kit and be a fundamental part of our identity.”
Bristol City and Bristol City Women players help unveil the new crest at Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol City chief executive officer Mark Ashton added: “I am sure that supporters will be delighted with what we have achieved with the crest. It is bold, creative and symbolises what this club is all about.
“The return of the robin is something I know fans have wanted for a long time. We saw it return on this season’s away kit and now it is back for good.
“The updated crest takes Bristol City and Bristol City Women into a new era together and I can’t wait for what the next chapter will bring.”
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