Western Sydney in 2012

[desko]

Some of the names I like that I heard from the meetings they've been having

Sydney Athletic
Western Sydney Wanderers
West Sydney Devils
Western Sydney Rangers


Some I've heard that I don't like

Sydney West FC < like seriously? former socceroo Milan Blogevic wants this
anything incorperating United < not unique already been done
anything with FC


The colours have to be red and black or red white and black.

My favourites would be Sydney Athletic with red and lack stripes or WS Wanderers with red white black like St. Kilda but horizontal

 

[desko]

I like the Devils and Red White and Black concepts but when you combine them it looks too much like Man U.

 

[mojito]

I'd like to see a Western Sydney Athletic.

I think having something with FC is unavoidable, I think it comes with the territory

 

[Luigi742]

I like West Sydney Rangers.

Rolls of the tongue quite nicely.

 

[jefffff34]

Wanderers or Rangers is the way to go.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

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Just noticed this on Twitter. He's also on about 'life changes' etc. Is he Marquee material? I wouldn't rule our Sterjovski making a return home too.

 

[Silent Alarm]

He said he wanted to do fit under the cap.

But I hate that Twitter feed. I always thought Chippers was a decent guy. But his arrogance and self-belief is a little bit disappointing.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

He said he wanted to do fit under the cap.

But I hate that Twitter feed. I always thought Chippers was a decent guy. But his arrogance and self-belief is a little bit disappointing.

For a former bus driver from Wollongong it is. I only just started following him tbh.

 

[Zidane98]

For a former bus driver from Wollongong it is. I only just started following him tbh.

I'm sure you have fond memories of Chipperfield from the 2000 Grand Final :-(

 

[mighty tiges]

Maybe old news but the four trademarks lodged by the FFA are:

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Western Sydney Wolves FC
Western Sydney Athletic FC
Western Sydney Strikers FC

http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/atmoss/Falcon.Result

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

Maybe old news but the four trademarks lodged by the FFA are:

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Western Sydney Wolves FC
Western Sydney Athletic FC
Western Sydney Strikers FC

http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/atmoss/Falcon.Result

I would rule out Wolves and Strikers given that these two names are associated with Wollogong and Brisbane in the old NSL.

You would think the new club should have an entirely different name to other football clubs.

 

[Scully2Folau]

Wanderers, apparently.

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2012/06/19/a-league-let-slip-new-sydney-team-name/

 

[mojito]

Couldve been worse.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Not a great name but not the worse.

 

[Barkly St End]

Uninspiring.

 

[Silent Alarm]

I dig Wanderers.

Why are people surprised at this anyway? It was always the fan favourite and it seemed the FFA didn't want to annoy their potential fanbase.

For those saying it's uninspiring or bland, what would you rather? Something like 'Fire' or 'Strikers' is pretty cringe-inducing, but also pretty gener-brand in itself. Where 'FC' was probably too boring and 'United' is overused. Wanderers has some historical link to the Sydney area, the fans like it, and the name isn't a total embarrassment (like 'Fury'). The kit is red, black, and white as well, so I see the A-League doing everything right. I'm just hoping for a more traditional, less cartony crest.

 

[Harry Stefanovic]

just make it simple. western sydney united. sounds good, it's an accurate description and it's not some stupid gimmick (melbourne heart - gimme a break).

 

[Punt Road Feral]

just make it simple. western sydney united. sounds good, it's an accurate description and it's not some stupid gimmick (melbourne heart - gimme a break).

Sydney United is a team in the west mate so for legal reasons it wouldnt work and ethnic reasons

 

[Barkly St End]

I dig Wanderers.

Why are people surprised at this anyway? It was always the fan favourite and it seemed the FFA didn't want to annoy their potential fanbase.

For those saying it's uninspiring or bland, what would you rather? Something like 'Fire' or 'Strikers' is pretty cringe-inducing, but also pretty gener-brand in itself. Where 'FC' was probably too boring and 'United' is overused. Wanderers has some historical link to the Sydney area, the fans like it, and the name isn't a total embarrassment (like 'Fury'). The kit is red, black, and white as well, so I see the A-League doing everything right. I'm just hoping for a more traditional, less cartony crest.

Sydney Rovers was actually a pretty good name.

 

[Ray Nolan]

Wanderers is the perfect name. The first recorded club in Australia was Wanderers based in the Parramatta area back in the 1880's. A great nod to the beginnings of the game in Australia, FFA have got this one right.

 

[mojito]

Wanderers is the perfect name. The first recorded club in Australia was Wanderers based in the Parramatta area back in the 1880's. A great nod to the beginnings of the game in Australia, FFA have got this one right.

Wow. The things you learn.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Wanderers is the perfect name. The first recorded club in Australia was Wanderers based in the Parramatta area back in the 1880's. A great nod to the beginnings of the game in Australia, FFA have got this one right.

Yep, this is the reason I like it. They'll be the only team to actually have something of cultural and historical significance in their name.

 

[Gigantor]

Yep, this is the reason I like it. They'll be the only team to actually have something of cultural and historical significance in their name.

Good to have those historical links.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

It would be good if they tried the GWS approach too and play a few games in Canberra every year. It then takes in the Canberra fans who lost the Cosmos all those years ago (not that they had an army).

 

[Gigantor]

It would be good if they tried the GWS approach too and play a few games in Canberra every year. It then takes in the Canberra fans who lost the Cosmos all those years ago (not that they had an army).

I would definitely support them if they were to do that. It's a valid option in the A-league beause there are 13 to 14 home games per season (as opposed to 11 home games in the AFL).