Photo: Glenorchy Knights president Tony Bacic announces the adoption of a new club logo at this morning's media conference [PlessPix]
Glenorchy Knights, who are back in the top-flight NPL
Tasmania competition this season after a three-year absence, have adopted a new
logo.
The new logo is linked to the club’s Croatian heritage,
featuring red-and-white checks.
The club was founded in 1957 as Croatia and became Croatia
Glenorchy a few years later to signify its links to the local community.
In 1997, Soccer Australia banned ethnic club names and
Croatia Glenorchy adopted the name Glenorchy Knights.
Soccer Australia even designed the figure of a knight as part
of the club’s emblem.
Glenorchy Knights president, Tony Bacic, today unveiled the
club’s new logo which is to be worn on the playing strip and tracksuits.
“Glenorchy
Knights Football Club is pleased to announce we have a new club logo,” Mr Bacic
said at a media conference held this morning at KGV Park.
“Our
former logo has served us well, but we think it’s time for a new modern look
and one that better reflects our past and what we are today, particularly as we
are about to start a new era in the National Premier League (NPL).
“Other
reasons behind the change are to show our full name, that we were established
in 1957, our club colours and heritage – all very important things that were
not quite reflected in our previous logo which we have used since 1997.
“We
thank our members who provided great feedback throughout the design process.
Photo: Glenorchy Knights players Luke Warrener (left) and Callum Brown at today's media conference sported the new kit [PlessPix]
“It
is pleasing that many recognise the need for change and support the option we
are moving forward with, and which has also been approved by Football
Federation Tasmania.
“We
are aware there is an attachment to the image of a knight that for various
reasons does not appear in the new logo.
“However,
we will continue to use an image of a knight for marketing, club merchandise and
other things as appropriate.
“The
new logo will be transitioned on club strips over time and will be on club
apparel from the beginning of the 2019 season.
“The
change is also timely as we commence work on the development of our clubroom at
KGV Football Park.
“We
look forward to seeing the new logo on our playing strip when we kick-off our
NPL season on 9 March at Windsor Park [against Riverside Olympic].”
Mr Bacic said the idea of reverting to the club's former name, Glenorchy Croatia, was not on the agenda at present.
Mr Bacic said the idea of reverting to the club's former name, Glenorchy Croatia, was not on the agenda at present.
5 comments:
That's more like a futbol club badge with it European background.the other was something like dungeons & dragons badge
Be nice to see play in Croatia strip style like zebs in Juventus
Or maybe just a big $ sign with all the money they have inherited lately !
Clubs don't inherit money, what most well organised clubs do is work hard with sponsors and every day of the week, this never stops, all successful sporting clubs do this , its 2019 Roger , happy for you to stay in a time warp as will your club. Well done to knights for growing your club and giving it a red hot go, also well done to the other clubs understanding that they need to do this as well. Great for football in the state .
Calm down Mr Serious it was a joke :)
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