Jimmy Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Get around this if you so choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dearg is bán Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What's with the year? Does it have any significance at all? I am pretty sure Melbourne was founded in 1835 and I think that's what the purpose of the 47 is. Let's just hope I'm wrong because it might look a tad silly if they are Melbourne was granted city status in 1847. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 "Our colour scheme will largely remain red and white, but as you can see by our logo we will not shy away from incorporating hints of sky blue. We are supporting Melbourne City FC and will therefore support ALL the colours of our club." If we are supporting the colours of the club, shouldn't it be majority blue with a hint of red? Bit of a contradiction don't you think?The only blue is the stripe on the home kit at the moment. We are predominantly white. Then why red? It's our away strip. It would be like the victards having a fluoro yellow logo. Seriously? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that red was our primary colour for our first 5 years. Gee I didn't know that, thanks for enlightening me. But we are no longer red, It cannot be a predominant colour of our club anymore. It needs to be acknowledged in some aspect but not a majority colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What's with the year? Does it have any significance at all? I am pretty sure Melbourne was founded in 1835 and I think that's what the purpose of the 47 is. Let's just hope I'm wrong because it might look a tad silly if they are Melbourne was granted city status in 1847. And so it begins...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart is Melbourne Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 As Libba says it reminds me of citizens, not something I chose or would vote on and a bit soft. Hopefully it grows on me Maybe we should be the Hard Melburnians then We are the True Melburnians Im not even from melbourne. I would have supported the hearts fc in canberra or anywhere else for that matter. People in canberra are known as canberrans People from melbourne are known as melburnians Fairly generic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 "Our colour scheme will largely remain red and white, but as you can see by our logo we will not shy away from incorporating hints of sky blue. We are supporting Melbourne City FC and will therefore support ALL the colours of our club." If we are supporting the colours of the club, shouldn't it be majority blue with a hint of red? Bit of a contradiction don't you think? The only blue is the stripe on the home kit at the moment. We are predominantly white. Then why red? It's our away strip. It would be like the victards having a fluoro yellow logo. Seriously? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that red was our primary colour for our first 5 years. Gee I didn't know that, thanks for enlightening me. But we are no longer red, It cannot be a predominant colour of our club anymore. It needs to be acknowledged in some aspect but not a majority colour. The colors will evolve naturally in my opinion. The scarf is where it starts tbh. If the majority of people like and vote for a blue scarf for example then maybe it'll take off down that path. Same with the logo. It can always change and evolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 the logo reminds me of some sort of vintage streets ice cream logo hahaha. I do like the simple clean look, but might of been a bit better using the old heart block heart instead of the love heart style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedHeart Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 yeah we have plenty of ideas for stickers and so on which wont use that logo and use M47 and MFS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) The name has already started to grow on me so that's good As for the logo - my opinion - it isn't the best but as noted by Jimmy it can always change and evolve so no big deal First big step forward chaps, we're in for a good one! Edited July 3, 2014 by CALZALOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dearg is bán Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I find it strange that people would mention Victory also technically being 'Melburnians' when we've been singing "We are Melbourne..." and "Melbourne's red and white" as well as displaying the flag of Melbourne for years. The way I see it it's just a continuation of that and a way of claiming the term. We are Melbourne City and someone from Melbourne City is a Melburnian. It makes sense and will definitely grow on people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Victory forum already hating on us haha. We are Melbourne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Victory forum already hating on us haha. We are Melbourne! yeah I'm getting hate on facebook hahaha. I just ignore it. They are irrelevant these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 The name, like Yarraside will experience growing pains. It's normal with change and something new. Stand firm. Stand together. Be united in the common objective. It WILL work and especially if all the City fans stop worrying about trivial stuff and just support the terrace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Not my first choice as a name but I'm still very happy with the decision and I'm sure Melburnians will grow on me as much as Yarraside did. Well in to the core for ending this madness that was last month of horrible name suggestions after another (including my own) and picking one so we can move forward. Edited July 3, 2014 by Tbitm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) What's with the year? Does it have any significance at all? I am pretty sure Melbourne was founded in 1835 and I think that's what the purpose of the 47 is. Let's just hope I'm wrong because it might look a tad silly if they are Melbourne was granted city status in 1847. Ah I see: Melbourne becomes a city The Town of Melbourne was raised to the status of a City by Letters Patent of Queen Victoria dated 25 June 1847, just five years after its incorporation. http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ABOUTMELBOURNE/HISTORY/Pages/SettlementtoCity.aspx Makes perfect sense now that I know about that fact. A good historical link that emphasises both 'Melbourne' and 'city'. Also, 1847 has a nice ring to it as well. Edited July 3, 2014 by Murfy1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckoo Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ok so name is spot on, it winds Victory up as it claims the city as ours. We do need to work on the logo imo it's a bit soft with the heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I fully understand the fact that Melbourne became a city in 1847. I also fully understand that I have no right to have any input into this decision given my status as not being involved in the core. I would like to suggest though that on most (if not all) logos, the year implies the creation of that specific group, whether it be a team or terrace or ice-cream. In my very humble opinion, 1847 should be changed to 2014. I implore the core to discuss this further. I also congratulate everyone involved. An inclusive terrace is absolutely paramount for growth, the name and the logo incorporate this well. Keep up the great work everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Ok so name is spot on, it winds Victory up as it claims the city as ours. We do need to work on the logo imo it's a bit soft with the heart. Nothing stopping anyone posting a different logo if they don't like the current one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Melburnians is a very solid name. Who would have thought back when there were four options for the original name of the club, that three of them would have been used in some capacity? Colour scheme of the logo is good, but not really digging the heart, tbh. Needs something more relative to the city of Melbourne in there, especially since we're now known as 'Melburnians'. Opportunity missed there, imho, but overall, good work and bring on the upcoming season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 logo needs a hand holding and red and white real heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I find it strange that people would mention Victory also technically being 'Melburnians' when we've been singing "We are Melbourne..." and "Melbourne's red and white" as well as displaying the flag of Melbourne for years. The way I see it it's just a continuation of that and a way of claiming the term. We are Melbourne City and someone from Melbourne City is a Melburnian. It makes sense and will definitely grow on people. We're Melburnians, they are Victorians, they can go play in Morwell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I fully understand the fact that Melbourne became a city in 1847. I also fully understand that I have no right to have any input into this decision given my status as not being involved in the core. I would like to suggest though that on most (if not all) logos, the year implies the creation of that specific group, whether it be a team or terrace or ice-cream. In my very humble opinion, 1847 should be changed to 2014. I implore the core to discuss this further. I also congratulate everyone involved. An inclusive terrace is absolutely paramount for growth, the name and the logo incorporate this well. Keep up the great work everyone! This so much, have banners etc. during game day with 1847 but the number on the logo should really be 2014 as Melburnians was established in 2014. It makes it look like we're pretending that there is history behind this new group when there isn't. Just my two cents, but I feel as though it should be reconsidered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Now that I know about 1847 I'm pretty impressed with the logo. It has all the colours (and a good amount of red & white), the strong name Melburnians, a solid link to Melbourne Heart and the history of the club with the red & white heart and the year 1847, which acknowledges Melbourne as a city. Pretty spot on IMO. Edited July 3, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnians Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I'm warming up to the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Common sense has prevailed and the best name has been chosen! Great stuff fellas absolutely brilliant! And as said if you don't like the logo make a better one yourself rather than just criticising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millm103 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Common sense has prevailed and the best name has been chosen! Great stuff fellas absolutely brilliant! And as said if you don't like the logo make a better one yourself rather than just criticising. If no one criticised where would we be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-aram92 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I like it! Maybe now just do a labelled diagram explaining all of the elements of the logo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks lads for going with the suggestion of Melburnians Think it was the most palatable of all options at the end. As others have said, Yarraside had many detractors as a name when we first chose it, but it grew to be loved by many. I have no doubt it will be the same with this name and group. Understand their were time constraints in choosing the name, just hope you guys continue to be open with everything and put less emphasis on the core. I think having inner and outer groups calling all the shots is what undid things in the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingman Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks lads for going with the suggestion of Melburnians Think it was the most palatable of all options at the end. As others have said, Yarraside had many detractors as a name when we first chose it, but it grew to be loved by many. I have no doubt it will be the same with this name and group. Understand their were time constraints in choosing the name, just hope you guys continue to be open with everything and put less emphasis on the core. I think having inner and outer groups calling all the shots is what undid things in the past. Yes, great point. Obviously for the group to work it needs a leadership structure with voices from varying backgrounds in order to make sound and informed decisions on varying matters. But we will DEFINITELY be keeping communication lines well and truly open with the wider fan base. This forum will be a direct link between us as the final decision makers and the voice of the greater Melbourne City community, and we will be using social media very regularly to keep everyone in the loop. This is YOUR supporters group, we will steer it, you tell us which direction to turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Missed opportunity with the logo tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingman Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Missed opportunity with the logo tbh. As a few people have said throughout the thread, the logo is open to change, this terrace is for everyone. Feel free to post your own logo ideas up here or shoot them through to us at melbournecityterrace@gmail.com Keen to have everyones input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Honestly, Melburnians don't need a logo immediately. Let the terrace find it's way first, and then it will come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 And it's a badge. Supporter groups have badges. Businesses have logos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedukeofhearts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 well they are taking scarf suggestions until the 16th, maybe open up a logo thread to see what ideas people have and then close it by the 12th or something and give people a few days to tweak their scarf designs if they want to include the logo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthheart Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Easily the best name suggested. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 My tweaking of the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredinho69 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Like the name. Simple and works well imo. I think though as mentioned the logo/badge does need a little work its definitely on the right track but doesn't look as classy as it should for our names sake. Hopefully we can make it evolve as supporters as mentioned by others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 I don't mind the logo tbh but I'll give one a crack and send it in 2moro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclosaurusrex Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 So... great name and logo and all but..... when can I get a scarf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedHeart Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Everything goes to plan. Scarfs will be available before ffa cup game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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