Just to return to the bit about the trend towards simplification with one central theme and away from heraldry and mottos, Everton’s badge has been redesigned:
![Image](http://s23.postimg.org/qdenpwja3/ev1.png)
And here, allegedly, is an insight from their consultation going through all the elements on the old badge:
![Image](http://s17.postimg.org/fiz0hax1b/ev3.jpg)
It’s not gone down well at all, prompting supporters to offer alternatives. The main gripe seems to be the eradication of the latin motto and wreaths:
![Image](http://s10.postimg.org/cstjbnoop/ev2.png)
As a result, the club have today apologised and are planning to amend the new design with more supporter input.