Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:44 pm  

Jimmy Birts Lives On wrote:

Blinder

My only issue is the word 'of' should have a lowercase 'O' other than that, fantastic effort guys [Tongue in cheek!!]

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:19 pm  

Katrina wrote:

Maybe the skulls is why people are saying it's creating an intimidating image? They are quite an intimidating symbol, as you say with pirates etc. Why are they needed?

The skulls symbolise support beyond the grave, undying love for the club (hence the Cherry and White bar scarf). They aren't intended as an intimidating symbol, we took onboard the critisicism of the image and made it more "Wigan-esque" with the addition of the flat cap and pipe, a little tongue in cheek representation of our Northern roots, the text "Northern And Proud" speaks for itself! A skull itself isn't necessarily related to Wigan, but neither is the image of a Warrior As for the Skull and Crossbones, it's simply an iconic and popular image that has been adapted with the lions face to make it relevant to our logo, it's bold and stands out.

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:22 pm  

I support the principle and the sentiment behind this (except, perhaps there should have been a pie instead of a pipe ), but (and perhaps I'm being a bit paranoid) if & when some daft scrote & his buddies decide to go on a wrecking spree, fingers will point square at the south stand.

I think the imagery as it is could attract "the wrong sort" if you're not careful.

Also, the skull & crossbones was used by some of the French far right parties in the nazi era - hope you're not thinking of taking it to Montpellier.

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:27 pm  

Jimmy Birts Lives On wrote:

Blinder

lol at that skull banner, bless.

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:33 pm  

Just noticed the Latics banner - what shows your support for the club more than a banner about a team in a completely different sport?

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:36 pm  

Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:

Just noticed the Latics banner - what shows your support for the club more than a banner about a team in a completely different sport?

Let's just hope a certain person doesn't see it.

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:37 pm  

looking at that picture i cant help thinking of the advert for Scotch videotapes........ re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away... the young ones will be thinking wtf?

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:39 pm  

Captain13 wrote:

looking at that picture i cant help thinking of the advert for Scotch videotapes........ re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away, re-record not fade away... the young ones will be thinking wtf?

Typical.

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:42 pm  

wasn't there also a parrot in that Scotch ad?

Re: So who... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:43 pm  

Are there skulls on the flags because we're the baddies?