SUPPORTERS of Darlington Football Club are being asked to help design a new logo for the Quakers to use as the club crest.
Darlington chairman George Reynolds wants supporters to base the logo on the crest he uses for his business, George Reynolds UK. And he is giving them the chance to put their designs forward to the club.
"I have used the crest for the last 20 years and really love the design," said Reynolds.
"I don't like the Locomotion which is on the badge at the moment because it is so small, it looks like an electric kettle.
"We are changing the strategy at the club and this is a chance for talented designers or art students to make a name for themselves.
"I think it will also be good changing from a shield to the crest because it is very different."
Darlington supporters last night appeared to give the thumbs down to changing the present design, which features the Locomotion and a Quaker hat.
Former Darlington fanzine editor Chris Hardy said: "I think this is an example of how communication between fans and the club has broken down.
"I don't think the badge should be changed and I am sure the majority of supporters will feel the same."
Supporters can download the crest from the official Darlington FC website, www.darlingtonfc.net
The winner will win a prize and designs can either be e-mailed to newmediatext leader:
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