New Aston Villa Logo Is Not a Copy of Chelsea Crest
Nov 15, 2022, by Simon
A few days ago, Aston Villa announced the winning design of the logo vote for season ticket holders and club members. In the end, Aston Villa supporters decided to go for the circular shape, which is somewhat reminiscent of the current Chelsea logo.
Let's take a look at the logo history of each club and find out what the inspiration for the new Aston Villa logo really is.
Aston Villa, one of England's most important football clubs and one of the first 12 participants in the English League, was founded in 1874. The lion is a part of Aston Villa's identity ever since club chairman William McGregor took over the reigns in the late 19th century.
McGregor, a Scotsman, had a mutual connection with Aston Villa in the first place because of his Scottish heritage, and decided to work for the club in 1877. In fact, McGregor decided that the lion from Scotland's royal crest should be the emblem of Aston Villa since Aston Villa also had strong ties in the Scottish community in Birmingham.
On the other hand, Chelsea was founded in 1905, and the English giants first used a lion in their crest in 1953. Until then, an image of a Chelsea Pensioner represented the club. The reason for this was a connection to the British military.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded in 1682 for veterans of the British Army, and Chelsea decided to honour the institution - leading to the club's first nickname, the Pensioners. The idea to use a lion in the Chelsea club crest was inspired by the Abbot of Westminester.
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Sant Jordi Fourth Kit Leaked in Real Life
New real-life images of FC Barcelona's upcoming 26-27 special fourth kit have been shared by michaelemilio_, providing the best look yet at the physical jersey. Dedicated to Sant Jordi (Saint George), the patron saint of Catalonia, the shirt breaks away from the club's traditional yellow Senyera designs in favor of an elegant flat opal and light beige base, dominated by a large maroon St. George's cross across the torso.
Inside the collar sits a printed maroon rose emblem, the historic symbol of the Diada de Sant Jordi, accompanied by a small Catalan flag detail at the back of the neck. The leaked shirt is printed with young midfielder Xavi Espart's name and squad number 36 in navy with red outlines.
The complete uniform will be paired with dark navy shorts and socks. As standard for FC Barcelona's cup competitions and European fixtures, the jersey will feature the club's custom cup lettering rather than the standardized La Liga font.
The Nike FC Barcelona 26-27 Sant Jordi fourth kit capsule is scheduled to officially launch in January 2027.
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Girondins Bordeaux 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 campaign. Continuing the partnership that began last season, the Danish sportswear brand delivers a clean, heritage-focused look designed around the club's traditional identity.
The Bordeaux 26-27 home shirt is predominantly dark navy, centered around the iconic white scapular across the upper chest. A retro-styled white polo collar with a crossover V-neck and contrasting white sleeve cuffs complement the classic aesthetic. Adding depth to the navy base is a subtle tone-on-tone geometric pattern featuring a diamond grid interwoven with the three interlaced crescents from the city of Bordeaux's coat of arms.
Hummel completes the jersey with its signature white chevrons running along the shoulders, alongside the Hummel wordmark and the club's crest displayed on the chest. Navy shorts and socks complete the full 26-27 home kit.
Chelsea 26-27 Third Kit Spotted for Sale
Chelsea's new 26-27 third kit has been spotted on retail shelves and has now begun appearing across select Nike online stores, providing a full look at the retro-infused design ahead of its formal club launch. Following initial leaks over the past week, the shirt has already surfaced in both player-issue and replica versions in multiple locations. Big thanks to @batsflip.
In-store displays show the kit equipped with the USDC by Circle front-of-shirt sponsor and the gold FIFA Club World Champions crest positioned centrally between the Nike swoosh and the club badge. Clean, sponsorless editions have also appeared on official retail channels, complemented by matching white shorts and socks.
Stade de Reims 26-27 Third Kit Released - Celebrating 100 Years of Circuit de Gueux
Puma and Stade de Reims have officially unveiled the club's new third shirt for the 26-27 campaign. The design serves as a tribute to the historic Circuit de Gueux racing track located just outside the city, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1926.
The Puma Stade de Reims 26-27 third jersey is predominantly black, accented by curved light grey brush-stroke graphics across the body that resemble skid marks on asphalt. A contrasting grey V-neck collar, matching cuffs, and grey side panels complete the frame, while the club crest, manufacturer branding, and sponsor prints appear in clean monochrome white.
A standout finishing touch can be found at the lower hem in the form of a special commemorative jock tag. The badge features the Circuit de Gueux layout, the French tricolor, a checkered flag motif, and the inscription "100 ANS 1926-2026". The new third kit is available through the club's official webshop.
