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

Pawwed Rig · 02-07-2020 1:59pm

Skylinehead got my Juarez vote excluded in the semis so inclined to go Changmai to get revenge although I have a history of disagreeing with Bagglys choices.

Hmmm what to choose?

Baggly · 02-07-2020 2:00pm

That history is ancient history. We agreed on Juarez, we can agree here.

Pawwed Rig · 02-07-2020 2:08pm

Baggly wrote: »

That history is ancient history. We agreed on Juarez, we can agree here.

Did you vote for or against CSKA Moscow?

Baggly · 02-07-2020 2:08pm

Against

Pawwed Rig · 02-07-2020 2:11pm

Baggly wrote: »

Against

Oh dear

I vote for Koln. Goat shagging a church - what's not to like?

Baggly · 02-07-2020 2:15pm

I respect your choice but it's hasty given you didn't ask skyline the same thing.

Sawduck · 02-07-2020 3:11pm

Changmai - voting for this and not just because i nominated it, i find it very unique and a beautiful crest, which has inspired people to use it as an avatar and even buy the jersey(the jersey is amazing too and i'm considering getting it myself) It has eliminated some of the greatest crests ever to get to the final, including Valencia and Roma, please vote for the big beautiful elephant

davetherave · 02-07-2020 3:25pm

I am all aboard team goat. FC Koln

If I absolutely have to make an argument based on the actual crests and not actual livestock, pachyderms and water retention constructions as interesting as that i.

Both teams feature a three colour palette, Black, White, and Red. Koln have opted for a more striking and attention grabbing red than the more subdued crimson of Chiangmai.

Koln have a distinct shape and outline, that breaks the boundaries of typical Shield/Circle/Square shaped crest to establish a uniqueness similar to Inverness Caledonian, Bristol Rovers, and Bambi Football Club amongst others. Chiangmai have opted for the far too common emblem in the middle surrounded by a ring of text on the outside.

And for all of the reasons that Skylinehead mentioned in their Opening Statements.

duffman13 · 02-07-2020 3:46pm

Really surprised to see how this is progressing. Chiangmai is class, Koln is grand, ive voted for it a lot but really Chiangmai is brilliant, the jerseys are cracking too. For a new club and crest, they've nailed it. Chiangmai has tonnes of elephant sanctuarys aswell so it represents the city brilliantly.

Chiangmai crest is better

gerrybbadd · 02-07-2020 3:50pm

How in the name of fúck did Koln make the final... THE FINAL NOW? come on outta that. A randy goat riding the crest.

Chiangmai United is my choice. Not my favourite by a long shot either, and somewhat surprised to see it make the final too, but it is what it is I guess. Its a grand bit of a crest now so it is. It'll do me

pickarooney · 02-07-2020 3:53pm

The last 4 teams were very heavy on the red, white and black, suggesting admiration for a truly despicable historical faction.

But, Man United fans aside, the heffalump has simply got to win this thing. That goat and his little church must be laughing that they fluked their way to the final but it has to end now.

Chiang mai or die

cdeb · 02-07-2020 4:07pm

gerrybbadd wrote: »

How in the name of fúck did Koln make the final... THE FINAL NOW? come on outta that. A randy goat riding the crest.

Chiangmai United is my choice. Not my favourite by a long shot either, and somewhat surprised to see it make the final too, but it is what it is I guess. Its a grand bit of a crest now so it is. It'll do me

Yeah, I kinda agree with this.

For me, the two losing semi-finalists were the finalists. This is a bit of a let-down. A third-fourth place play-off when there's no final to come later.

I'll vote for...the goat? I think. I don't think it's a great elephant. I don't know what the goat is doing shagging the cathedral either. But at least its horns aren't a paper cut-out like at the start of Bosco.

So - Köln

Omackeral · 02-07-2020 4:31pm

This is like an Ethiopian child’s bowl

There’s absolutely nothing it.

Zaph · 02-07-2020 4:55pm

Tell me, good people of Forum Tournaments, is there a more magnificent animal than the mighty and noble elephant? Well maybe a thoroughbred horse in full flow, but seeing as some people failed to appreciate the magnificence of the FC Juarez crest, it falls upon our pachyderm friend to stand up to the banality of a goat. And let's face it, not just any goat, but one that was originally unwanted by a circus. I mean, what sort of sh*t circus has goats anyway, unless they were there as food for the lions and tigers. But that pretty much sums up the Koln crest, low rent and shoddy, just like the circus the goat came from.

Chiangmai United, on the other hand, have chosen a mighty beast which signals their intentions to trample all over the opposition, rather than just start eating whatever crap it gets distracted by before jumping around like a hyper 4-year old that hasn't taken its Ritalin. And there's no trying to distract viewers from their chosen animal with a pretty poor drawing of a local landmark either, the crest stands on the merit of the beast or not at all. Obviously the Koln crest also has satanic connotations with the unholy marriage of red and a goat, and it's quite clear its supporters have made some sort of Faustian pact to help it win. So do you want to be on the side of good or evil? Personally, I choose good - Chiangmai United get my vote.

Hill St Blue · 02-07-2020 5:08pm

Sticking with Chiangmai. I like Köln, and have come to love the goat, but it's all about the elephant for me. Busy working atm, so I don't have time to say much more right now, but in short...h'on the elephant!

Omackeral · 02-07-2020 5:15pm

45 minutes remain in this fantastic cup final. Could still completely go either way at this juncture.

KathleenGrant · 02-07-2020 5:51pm

I honestly don't love either of these crests and have voted against them both several times but I have enjoyed this competition and will cast a vote:

Elephant or Goat? Elephant for me.
The elephant is a classic symbol of strength, patience, loyalty and wisdom. It is also a symbol of good fortune and power. It is the national symbol for Thailand. Not all elephants are treated well by the tourist industry but there is an ethical Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai

I like the laurel to symbolise victory and triumph.

I like the symmetry of the crest- much more appealing to the eye.

I have to vote Chiang Mai.

Omackeral · 02-07-2020 6:21pm

It was neck and neck for most of the day but pulling away on the home straight was the elephantastic Thai team. With 57% of the vote and the true G.O.A.T (Greatest of all Time) is none other than... your Ultimate Football Crest Tournament Winner!

Chiangmai United

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Baggly · 02-07-2020 6:22pm

Vindication.

Quick. Someone build me a dam.

KathleenGrant · 02-07-2020 6:23pm

Baggly wrote: »

Vindication.

Quick. Someone build me a dam.

And push you right in...

alchemist33 · 02-07-2020 6:27pm

Woop woop!

alchemist33 · 02-07-2020 6:28pm

But in the spirit of sportsmanship, handshakes and that grabby thing where you lock thumbs all-round.

Baggly · 02-07-2020 6:29pm

KathleenGrant wrote: »

And push you right in...

Elephaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnntttts......*plop*

Baggly · 02-07-2020 6:29pm

Well played team Koln. Well played.

Sawduck · 02-07-2020 6:42pm

Congrats to Chiangmai United and their elephant, great crest and fair play to Omackeral for running around brilliant contest, good work man

Zaph · 02-07-2020 6:43pm

All hail the elephant!

It was going to be hard to top the flag games, but this has definitely been my favourite of these to date, it really was great fun. Thanks again for all your hard work Omackeral.

Baggly · 02-07-2020 6:50pm

Great tournament Omack. Fair play!

Skylinehead · 02-07-2020 6:54pm

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

davetherave · 02-07-2020 6:55pm

It's okay Goat Gang, I've got a trick up my sleeve so that Stampy the Elephant doesn't win.

I'm delighted that Bristol Rovers won, having never been announced as eliminated as for some reason City got eliminated even though they were never in the competition to begin with.

Omackeral wrote: »

Ok well I can reveal that Lokomotive have steamed on ahead as group winners. Bristol City are out, I'm sure Electric Nitwit will be pleased with that. San Jose and Corinthians are joint second. For me, there's a lot more going on with the Brazilian effort without it being too much. The nautical stuff i.e. the oars and anchor on the outside, with the flag on the inside ties it together for me. I vote for Corinthians.

Lokomotive Moscow and Corinthians advance

All hail the Gas, #piratepower :pac:

In the very likely chance that this doesn't work, I'd like to offer my congratulations to Baggly and all of those on Team Elephant for a good well-fought victory, and my thanks to Omack for running a great tournament

davetherave · 02-07-2020 6:56pm

Skylinehead wrote: »

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.

Omackeral · 02-07-2020 7:34pm

Next tournament will run towards the end of July. Another idea I’ve had is favorite ever World Cup Jersey but I think I’ll strictly limit it to 32. This was outrageously big! Great fun running it and some Baggly and Skyliney people massively got into the spirit of it. Was a blast. Thanks everyone for playing.

Electric Nitwit · 02-07-2020 8:28pm

Cheers Mackers!
It's the first of these that I've closely followed (albeit erratically) and I really enjoyed it. Cracking effort on your part too, especially in the tie breaks, thanks a mill for it all

And go Chiang Mai United!

Omackeral · 03-07-2020 9:13am

Necro wrote: »

I voted against it in the last round but I'm voting Chiang Mai here.

Omackeral wrote: »

I know I should be impartial but it's my pick to win the lot.

Called this way back in Round 2 btw

KathleenGrant · 03-07-2020 10:00am

Have really enjoyed your competitions Omack. The flags of the world one got me through some very long, tough days. They have been a real pick-me-up for some of us. Well done and I look forward to the next one.