Isthmian League side Hastings United unveil a bold new crest which has left a split reaction across all their social media accounts.
The changeover was officially made on Sunday afternoon, with the club stating they feel the brand new look underlines them moving forward. Click play to check it out…
PRIDE.PASSION.PURPOSE
The new look for a UNITED club
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— Hastings United FC (@hastingsufc) May 3, 2020
The club said on their website: “With Hastings United using the coat of arms the unique identity of the club was always in question in both a commercial and marketing aspect but most importantly the old design left us vulnerable on copyright issues. This change signals our intent to increase awareness of Hastings United and boost our marketing activity both locally and across the footballing landscape, with the new badge designed to represent the three lions on the coat of arms uniting together as one.”
Billy Wood, CEO said: “This is a big day in the history of Hastings United, something we all have been working towards, a decision and move not taken lightly, but one that was necessary to grow our club in the manner it deserves. When we analysed what we needed to do, we grasped the feeling among the town and supporters as of late. We believe that for the first time in a long time the unique sense of pride, passion and purpose across the board, staff, volunteers, management, coaches, players and supporters is overwhelming and we wanted a badge that represented that. The concept was determined from looking at the coat of arms and saying what do the three lions represent to us? We broke it down as supporters, staff and players, with the sense of unity that lifts up this place on match days we wanted to show all those elements uniting to create ONE. That one powerful image is our message to our community, our message that together we are stronger and together we will take this club onwards and upwards.”
Fans reacted as Hastings United unveil bold new crest…
— Rusthall FC (@FCRusthall) May 3, 2020
On another note all the talk of Hastings being a family maybe the family should have been asked what they wanted ?
— john smith (@john1066smith) May 3, 2020
A tweak of the old badge ?? but not this dramatic change ……the club has a proud history and will be here long after the people who have decided this change have moved on. I am all for looking forward and being positive but this is ?
— Jamie Podmore (@jmpodmore) May 3, 2020
No bad at all.. Obviously it’s going to be strange.. But its a decent move yet again ??
— Wayne Southby (@SouthbyWayne) May 3, 2020
Clearly not wishing to be the Town club anymore changing a badge without the Town crest on it it’s a step backwards in my opinion which is a shame still I guess in time it will get ditched and returned the the proper one.
— Mark ?? ? (@MarkJohnpotter) May 3, 2020
Thought this was a joke when someone showed me.. not a massive fan but sure there is reason behind it??? If it betters the club we will grow to love it.
— DayleMcgurk… (@daylemc) May 4, 2020
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— Ben Cornelius (@Bencornelius4) May 3, 2020
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— Steph McCrossan (@StephMcCrossan1) May 3, 2020
Surely decisions like this need supporter consultation? Football clubs aren’t and shouldn’t be just like any other business where marketability is most important. Not against a new badge per se but think the process here disappointing and the design has no connection to the town
— Alfie Denness (@AlfieDenness) May 3, 2020
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— Ollie King (@Tippex_Kingo) May 3, 2020
That is horrible
— Joshua Hann (@JoshuaHann9) May 4, 2020
Who’s idea was this? Don’t recall the supporters being involved in any discussions about changing our badge. It’s an abomination!
— Lee Redfearn (@leeredfearn) May 3, 2020
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