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The Ultimate Football Crest Tournament: Europe vs Rest of the World

  • 22-06-2020 9:17am
    #1
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Hello! To celebrate the renewal of soccer leagues across the entire globe, I’ve decided to run my next installment of The Ultimate Tournament with that in mind. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is
    The Ultimate Football Crest Tournament:
    Europe vs Rest of the World

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    The concept for this competition is that you choose your favorite looking football crest based on aesthetics, story or any other X-factor. Simply thinking it’s pretty, cool or even pretty cool is more than enough. This contest doesn’t require you to know anything about the Beautiful Game whatsoever. Literally anyone can take part in this... so please do!

    The opening round is going to feature all Europe vs Rest of the World ties. From then on out it will be an open and random draw. If you would like to nominate a few favorites for this then have a look right here on the nominations thread. When I have the required numbers, we will rock on. I hope you all enjoy it!


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  • #2
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    The line up of teams are all in the hat folks. We have a whopping 128 clubs from 61 countries ready to enter this bad boy. I have decided that instead of straight knockout from the off, I'm gonna do a group stage and then it'll be one on one matches thereafter. Each group will have 4 teams in it, 2 from Europe and 2 from Rest of the World. Top two from each group will progress to the Knockout Stage.

    Who's excited?


  • #3
    Necro
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    Let's go let's go!!


  • #4
    davetherave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭davetherave


    Go Sports!


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  • #5
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    The groups are completed and set in stone. We can kick this off tomorrow folks if y'all are ready :)


  • #6
    martyos121
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,476 ✭✭✭✭martyos121


    This is a tournament that has my undivided attention. May the best (and by best I mean the most obscene, garish monstrosity) crest win. :)


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  • #7
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    First group will be up within ten minutes! I have a massive 32 groups for the initial stage. Each group contains 4 team crests, 2 from Europe and 2 from Rest of the World. You simply state which two are your favorites from each group.

    Reasons are strongly encouraged for your choices and will be used as tie-breakers should they arise. Groups will have a time limit of 30 minutes.


  • #8
    Omackeral
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    Gandzasar Kapan (RUS)

    Gandzasar_FC_Logo_2009.png

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    Irapuato (MEX)

    200px-Club_Irapuato_Por_Siempre.png

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    FC Santa Claus (FIN)

    220px-FC_Santa_Claus.png

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    Pago Youth (ASM)

    Pago_Pago_Youth.png




  • #9
    Baggly
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    Kapan for me. Go polar bears

    Irapuato for some strawberry representation


  • #10
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    Choose 1 from the 4 is it?

    I choose Pago Youth. Look at it. It looks like some fabled Football team from a movie about tough guy footballers. That's my choice. Go Eagles!


  • #11
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,127 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Gapan and Santa Claus.

    Can't be voting against bears or Christmas this early


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  • #12
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Choose 1 from the 4 is it?

    2 from 4 Brother Gerry.


  • #13
    davetherave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭davetherave


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Choose 1 from the 4 is it?

    I choose Pago Youth. Look at it. It looks like some fabled Football team from a movie about tough guy footballers. That's my choice. Go Eagles!
    Omackeral wrote: »
    First group will be up within ten minutes! I have a massive 32 groups for the initial stage. Each group contains 4 team crests, 2 from Europe and 2 from Rest of the World. You simply state which two are your favorites from each group.

    Reasons are strongly encouraged for your choices and will be used as tie-breakers should they arise. Groups will have a time limit of 30 minutes.

    Choose two from the four.



    I'm going for Gandzasar Kapan and Irapuato , for Polar Bears, and for something a bit different


  • #14
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    2 from 4 - perfect! My second choice then goes to Gandzasar Kapan. Its a bear. On a ball. Amazing!


  • #15
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Gandzasar Kapan - it's got a fcuking polar bear on it!

    FC Santa Claus - extra Christmas fixtures all year round


  • #16
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Kapan top the group with 5 votes. It's a toss up between Santa and Irapuato for second place. Based on the reasons given I'll have to pick Saint Nick, plus he goes well with the polar bear. Irapuato was a nice addition though and sorry to see it go.

    Gandzasar Kapan and FC Santa Claus progress.


  • #17
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    FC Copenhagen (DEN)

    220px-FC_K%C3%B8benhavn.svg.png

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    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (ARG)

    220px-Gimnasia_Esgrima_LP_logo.svg.png

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    Brighton and Hove Albion (ENG)

    220px-Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_logo.svg.png

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    Club Tijuana (MEX)

    220px-Club_Tijuana_logo.svg.png


  • #18
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata - nice over the top heraldry going on there

    Club Tijuana - how many clubs have an award winning did on their badge? I'd guess one. The dog's name is Hermoso btw.


  • #19
    gerrybbadd
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    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata is my first pick. Try saying that after 5 or 6 pints. Pretty cool, classic looking crest

    2nd, i pick Club Tijuana - Its a Doggo!!! Doggo over a feckin' seagull any day of the week. Going round, shyting on chips on the beach. And robbing toupee's off of auld fella's heads. Gimme man's best friend any day of the week


  • #20
    Baggly
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    Give it to the Argentines for the only interesting Argentinian crest.

    Give it to the Mexicans for the dog.


  • #21
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    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata - because it's a bit ridiculous

    Brighton & Hove Albion - because gerrybbadd has ruined the Tijuana one for me (I cannot overstate my absolute disdain for the "word" d*g*o and anybody who uses it :mad: )


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  • #22
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata - because it's a bit ridiculous

    Brighton & Hove Albion - because gerrybbadd has ruined the Tijuana one for me (I cannot overstate my absolute disdain for the "word" d*g*o and anybody who uses it :mad: )

    Ok. I apologise. Pupper it is:o


  • #23
    Wuff Wuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Wuff Wuff


    Tijuana - well solidarity to my doggo mates

    and Kobenhagen, because seagulls are saps


  • #24
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,378 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Copenhagen, it's actually pretty classy

    Tijuana, it isn't classy but look at that doggie, he'd rip your face off if you don't vote for him


  • #25
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    This is the real dog the badge was based on. It's a hairless Mexican breed called a xolo.

    xoloitzcuintli_hermoso_perro_xolos_de_tijuana.jpg


  • #26
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Zaph wrote: »
    This is the real dog the badge was based on. It's a hairless Mexican breed called a xolo.

    Club's full name is actually Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente, commonly referred to as Xolos de Tijuana, or simply as Xolos.


  • #27
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,127 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Brighton. I nommed them and who doesn't like Seagulls :P

    Let's go Tijuana for the second vote due to the lengthy explanation etc.


  • #28
    Omackeral
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    The hellhounds of Tijuana top the group with fellow Latin Americans from La Plata going through with them.

    Tijuana and Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata progress


  • #29
    Omackeral
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    Östersunds FK (SWE)

    220px-Ostersunds_FK_logo.svg.png

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    North Geelong Warriors (AUS)

    220px-North_geelong_warriors_logo.jpg

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    Arsenal (ENG)

    220px-Arsenal_FC.svg.png

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    AS Magenta (NCL)

    220px-ASMagenta.png


  • #30
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,127 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Geelong because it's fun to say and the crest is pretty.

    And Arsenal. Cannon is awesome.


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  • #31
    [Deleted User]
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    Östersunds for that badass eagle that will rip you apart.

    AS Magenta for that adorable deer that will lick you to death.


  • #32
    [Deleted User]
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    Brighton. Cos I’ve been there

    Tijuana. Cos I’ve been there too


  • #33
    Wuff Wuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Wuff Wuff


    Geelong coz swords

    Magneta for animals


  • #34
    Notmything
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    North Geelong cause it has "gee" on it and is naughty.

    Also Magenta cause Bambi


  • #35
    [Deleted User]
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    OFK cos it’s very powerful looking.

    The last one (I’ve forgotten what they’re called already) cos..... bambi


  • #36
    gerrybbadd
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    Östersunds FK - Amazing looking crest. Classical in design, and nice use of Colour

    Arsenal - up against fecking BAMBI??? Ya, the Gunners win here


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  • #37
    Zaph
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    North Geelong Warriors - presumably a Croatian club, and any Croats I've met are very friendly.

    AS Magenta - because Bambi


  • #38
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »
    Tijuana. Cos I’ve been there too

    Me too. It was nearly a reason to not vote for them!


  • #39
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,127 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Zaph wrote: »
    North Geelong Warriors - presumably a Croatian club, and any Croats I've met are very friendly.

    AS Magenta - because Bambi

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Geelong_Warriors_FC

    Australian actually :D


  • #40
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Necro wrote: »
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Geelong_Warriors_FC

    Australian actually :D

    I know, but formed by Croatian immigrants :p


  • #41
    Wuff Wuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Wuff Wuff


    Necro wrote: »
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Geelong_Warriors_FC

    Australian actually :D

    set up by croatians

    bit like how Celtic are Irish :pac:


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  • #42
    Baggly
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    OFK and Geelong. Both look pretty badass


  • #43
    Ferris_Bueller
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    Only saw this thread now thanks to Omackeral posting in the soccer forum. I will be going with Arsenal for this round, iconic crest (even if some prefer the old one) and don't think the others are particularly strong.

    edit: oh we vote for 2.. I will go Osterunds then as well as that is one badass looking eagle.


  • #44
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Necro wrote: »
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Geelong_Warriors_FC

    Australian actually :D
    Zaph wrote: »
    I know, but formed by Croatian immigrants :p

    They're Ozzies alright but yep, known as the Croats. Every time has their country's FIFA code beside them too btw.


  • #45
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    A 3-way tie at the top. This could be decided by one voter.


  • #46
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,336 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Lot of Croatians in Australia. I know Mark Viduka started with another Croatian club in Melbourne before he moved to Europe.


  • #47
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,378 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Omackeral wrote: »
    A 3-way tie at the top. This could be decided by one voter.

    Magenta and Arsenal please

    The deer wins and I don't love the others, but Arsenal's is well designed


  • #48
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Less than 10 minutes remaining. Can we get a winning vote!?


  • #49
    davetherave
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    Geelong and Magenta. Two very nice looking logos.


  • #50
    Skylinehead
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    Arsenal. No bias. And I'm miserable and I want them to win *something*.

    But aside from that, it is a good crest. A f* ing big gun. Artillery for the win, even if it's the outdated direct fire concept.

    I'll go with Magenta and Bambi for the second. Cute. Just don't let Bambi near Arsenal or he'll get PTSD.


  • #51
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    That was a close one but it's the boys from the South Pacific going through. I actually put AS Magenta in as a filler team and they've only gone and topped the group. Brilliant :pac:

    AS Magenta and North Geelong Warriors progress.


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