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The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Weird version of Chelsea' – EFL club launch new badge like ‘lion with lollipop and first aid box'
PETERBOROUGH UNITED have revealed their new club crest. And fans have had plenty to say about the novel design. Advertisement 3 Peterborough have unveiled their new club crest The League One side have confirmed that the modernised badge will be used from June 2026 onwards. The current round badge features winged lions facing a shield, with the club's name and motto "Upon This Rock - but has been called "outdated" by the club. Posh's new logo will feature just one lion, holding a pair of keys in a nod to St Peter, who the city is named after. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Upon the announcement of the new crest, Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony said: "We have to evolve, and branding is a massive part of that. "I look at the big clubs and see how they are evolving, we have to modernise and we have to move with the times." On the design process, the Irishman, 49, added: "I was sceptical about the whole project at first, but having seen the journey that we have been on, and how we have involved supporters, it just makes sense. "We are evolving in our commercial department, we are evolving on the pitch and in the boardroom, and so our brand has to evolve. When I first saw it, it blew me away. I love it! I am really excited by it all." Advertisement Most read in Football Latest BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Peterborough will switch from this crest next summer Peterborough believe that their new "digital-first ethos" can "attract new audiences" - while reflecting their "identity" and being more merchandise friendly. Commenting on the new crest, one fan wrote on X: "A lion with a lollipop and a first aid box." Advertisement Neil Warnock hints at shock return to management with 'unbelievable' crisis club While a second claimed: "The main issue I have is looking at it, you don't think 'oh yeah that's Peterborough', you just think it's a weird version of A third reasoned: "Not sure you can say it's "unique and instantly recognisable". It's only instantly recognisable as looking like Chelsea and therefore not unique at all." And a fourth commented: "You can't say instantly recognisable but not have the club name on the badge. You want to appeal to a new audience, say someone abroad sees the badge but has no idea what club it is, how do you expect to grow?" Another Posh fan added: "I like how we have to 'move with the times' for reasons unclear to anyone. Seems like we're only doing it because bigger clubs are doing it." Advertisement Peterborough are set to get their League One campaign underway this weekend. Darren Ferguson's side will face 3 Peteborough's new crest has been likened to Chelsea's
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Weird version of Chelsea' – EFL club launch new badge like ‘lion with lollipop and first aid box'
Fans have had plenty to say about the new design BADGE OF HONOUR 'Weird version of Chelsea' – EFL club launch new badge like 'lion with lollipop and first aid box' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PETERBOROUGH UNITED have revealed their new club crest. And fans have had plenty to say about the novel design. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Peterborough have unveiled their new club crest The League One side have confirmed that the modernised badge will be used from June 2026 onwards. Peterborough have conducted a thorough design process, consulting with supporters along the way. The current round badge features winged lions facing a shield, with the club's name and motto "Upon This Rock - but has been called "outdated" by the club. Posh's new logo will feature just one lion, holding a pair of keys in a nod to St Peter, who the city is named after. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'OFFICIALLY SHUT' Iconic ex-EFL team set to fold after 105yrs as shock statement released Upon the announcement of the new crest, Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony said: "We have to evolve, and branding is a massive part of that. "I look at the big clubs and see how they are evolving, we have to modernise and we have to move with the times." On the design process, the Irishman, 49, added: "I was sceptical about the whole project at first, but having seen the journey that we have been on, and how we have involved supporters, it just makes sense. "We are evolving in our commercial department, we are evolving on the pitch and in the boardroom, and so our brand has to evolve. When I first saw it, it blew me away. I love it! I am really excited by it all." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Peterborough will switch from this crest next summer Peterborough believe that their new "digital-first ethos" can "attract new audiences" - while reflecting their "identity" and being more merchandise friendly. Commenting on the new crest, one fan wrote on X: "A lion with a lollipop and a first aid box." Neil Warnock hints at shock return to management with 'unbelievable' crisis club While a second claimed: "The main issue I have is looking at it, you don't think 'oh yeah that's Peterborough', you just think it's a weird version of Chelsea." A third reasoned: "Not sure you can say it's "unique and instantly recognisable". It's only instantly recognisable as looking like Chelsea and therefore not unique at all." And a fourth commented: "You can't say instantly recognisable but not have the club name on the badge. You want to appeal to a new audience, say someone abroad sees the badge but has no idea what club it is, how do you expect to grow?" Another Posh fan added: "I like how we have to 'move with the times' for reasons unclear to anyone. Seems like we're only doing it because bigger clubs are doing it." Peterborough are set to get their League One campaign underway this weekend. Darren Ferguson's side will face Cardiff City in the Welsh capital tomorrow lunchtime.
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘Weird version of Chelsea' – EFL club launch new badge like ‘lion with lollipop and first aid box'
PETERBOROUGH UNITED have revealed their new club crest. And fans have had plenty to say about the novel design. 3 The League One side have confirmed that the modernised badge will be used from June 2026 onwards. Peterborough have conducted a thorough design process, consulting with supporters along the way. The current round badge features winged lions facing a shield, with the club's name and motto "Upon This Rock - but has been called "outdated" by the club. Posh's new logo will feature just one lion, holding a pair of keys in a nod to St Peter, who the city is named after. Upon the announcement of the new crest, Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony said: "We have to evolve, and branding is a massive part of that. "I look at the big clubs and see how they are evolving, we have to modernise and we have to move with the times." On the design process, the Irishman, 49, added: "I was sceptical about the whole project at first, but having seen the journey that we have been on, and how we have involved supporters, it just makes sense. "We are evolving in our commercial department, we are evolving on the pitch and in the boardroom, and so our brand has to evolve. When I first saw it, it blew me away. I love it! I am really excited by it all." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Peterborough believe that their new "digital-first ethos" can "attract new audiences" - while reflecting their "identity" and being more merchandise friendly. Commenting on the new crest, one fan wrote on X: "A lion with a lollipop and a first aid box." While a second claimed: "The main issue I have is looking at it, you don't think 'oh yeah that's Peterborough', you just think it's a weird version of Chelsea." A third reasoned: "Not sure you can say it's "unique and instantly recognisable". It's only instantly recognisable as looking like Chelsea and therefore not unique at all." And a fourth commented: "You can't say instantly recognisable but not have the club name on the badge. You want to appeal to a new audience, say someone abroad sees the badge but has no idea what club it is, how do you expect to grow?" Another Posh fan added: "I like how we have to 'move with the times' for reasons unclear to anyone. Seems like we're only doing it because bigger clubs are doing it." Peterborough are set to get their League One campaign underway this weekend. Darren Ferguson's side will face Cardiff City in the Welsh capital tomorrow lunchtime.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Peterborough chief Darragh MacAnthony sends out ‘a message' after Emmanuel Fernandez seals Rangers move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS missed out on one Peterborough star this summer - but landed another. The Gers clinched the signing of giant defender Emmanuel Fernandez last night - just days after watching wing back Kwame Poku join QPR instead. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Emmanuel Fernandez of Peterborough United in action Credit: Getty 2 Darragh MacAnthony chairman of Peterborough United and Barry Fry, director of football Credit: Getty And that's grist to the mill of Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony, who is fiercely proud of the Posh's reputation as one of the best finishing schools in the UK game. Pointing out that he snapped the player up for FREE then watched him help the club retain their EFL trophy, MacAnthony took to social media to fire back at his critics after a season which saw the Posh finish back in 18th place in League 1. He wrote on X: "Delighted to play a part taking a young man for £0, let our wonderful coaches do their thing, the club have an awful season winning another trophy and see him end up at a Champions League club in another blockbuster deal. "Another message to all young talent out there & their agents that regardless of recent 'short term' sentiment re us being written off - The Posh is the place to come & has been for many years." Fernandez followed Joe Rothwell through the door after the midfielder's capture from Bournemouth was confirmed this afternoon. He has penned a four-year contract at Ibrox and admitted he was SHOCKED to hear of the Light Blues' interest. Speaking after sealing the deal, he said: 'I am honoured, it is a huge club with a great fanbase and I think I can kickstart my career and have a good journey here. 'I was shocked when I heard about Rangers because it is such a big club but it was the place I wanted to be. 'I haven't played at this level, there will be a lot of life changes for me, but it is something I want to be part of and I can't wait to get started.' Boss Russell Martin hailed his new recruit, adding: 'Emmanuel is a young defender with a huge amount of potential, and I am excited to welcome him to the club. Ex-Rangers supremo David Murray on the club's new owners and why Gio shouldn't have been sacked 'He has a strong physical presence, is a commanding defender and I believe in this environment we can help him develop and provide him with the opportunities to take his game to the next level." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
28-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
QPR seal signing of Peterborough winger Poku
Queens Park Rangers have confirmed the signing of winger Kwame Poku from Peterborough 23-year-old joins the Loftus Road club after four seasons at winger's Posh contract expired this summer but, due to his age, his former club were entitled to compensation for developing him and the two parties agreed on an undisclosed was linked with a number of clubs before finalising his move and QPR CEO, Christian Nourry, said: "His decision to join the football club in the face of interest from Europe-competing teams abroad and Championship teams with significantly bigger budgets than us is a fantastic validation of the direction we are moving in." Poku said: "I feel like the project they're building here excites me and I want to be part of taking QPR to that next level."There's good players here and I think it's exciting times for the club."Ghana international Poku made 147 appearances for Peterborough, scoring 30 goals, reaching double figures in his last two seasons in League was named in the League One team of the season and helped his former club to their EFL Trophy triumphs in each of the last two chairman Darragh MacAnthony said: "I am delighted that Kwame has decided to join a club whereby the football club secured a solid transfer fee and a fantastic sell-on clause to continue to share financially in his success in going to the top."We wish Kwame and his family nothing but the best for the future."
