They wouldn't be interested because they follow Sydney FC.

Then you might as well call it West Sydney Rapids or West Sydney National Parks FC

Well they obviously did that on purpose to try and grab the hearts of the population. Waratahs are the same.

Wow. That looks familiar. :roll:

"This new design brings together the region’s prehistoric past, sporting history and bright future. A The top half of the crest symbolises the western sunset shining back over the Three Sisters, an ancient rock formation located west of the city proper. Below the Sisters runs the Parramatta River, which dissects Western Sydney before flowing into Sydney Harbour and into the ocean. Above the Sisters is the seven-pointed Federation Star, symbolising unity and common identity, with each point representing one of the seven former National League clubs from Sydney’s West."

CLASSIC!!

Nice tale, sir. Firstly, I don't care. Secondly, it's creative commons, you're more than welcome to modify it, as I have recently - I've also done a Wolves one, but that's another story. Thirdly, don't be a knob; jumping in like a keyboard warrior makes you look stupid.

:lol:

Edited by macktheknife: 5/3/2012 10:42:08 PM

Have never been a fan of these kind of generic European copy names like throwing in United at the end. But Western Sydney Athletic actually has a great ring to it....
But only if it actually has "Western" in the name otherwise Sydney Athletic sounds like shit.
With regard to colours and kit, red and black is almost definitely the way to go imo.

I've never understood the three sisters. They're just three shitty old pointy bits of mountain. Has to be one of the worst natural landmarks in the world :lol:

Edited by neanderthal: 5/3/2012 10:51:07 PM

Vertical stripes. AWWW YEEEAAAH.

Will a name like Athletic or Rovers really connect with the broad community that live in West Syd? It possibly may not be as inclusive as the FFA should be aiming for but time will tell.

Never an easy thing to appeal to the broadest community. Let's hope it's not just United though :)

West yes Western no as it is way to american i belive...

why do the logos tell me we're gonna have another red team in the a-league?

quit the AC Milan/Liverpool/Manchester United fetish already >.>

west sydney should go for the Roma colours red shirt with yellow trim, white shorts, black socks, then the sydney derby will look like roma v lazio colours wise. imitating tried and trusted formulas is known to work in business

Sobkowski on fiyyaaa

-PB

Erebus is correct in that Maroon is the state colours of Queensland. Sky Blue is the state colour of New South Wales.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_state_colours

It's got nothing do do with "ripping off the NSW Origin or 'Tahs colours. #-o #-o #-o

Sydney FC, representing the capital of New South Wales was always going to be Sky Blue. #-o

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I've been an advocate for the AC Milan colours/strip for WSFC, but this Roma inspired idea I can go for.

Either that, or we go Juventus colours :cool:

The Roma colours are sexy.

What we need is a deep dark red that distinguishes this new club from other well known red teams like Liverpool, Man U, Arsenal etc which are pretty well known.

Dark red with gold trim. WOuld look awesome and scary :evil:

First of all, how is a colour scary.

Also, having a red shirt won't make people think of Arsenal, Liverpool and United.

Here's a few ideas for the colours and jersey:

AS Roma:





Arsenal in 2005/2006 (Highbury farewell jersey):



Edited by jowel: 6/3/2012 11:57:30 AM

I like the Roma idea. I reckon Bayern's current jersey would be a good reference point, too.

stripes should be banned, so should the names city, united or any american influenced name(the giants for example)

Yeah. No stripes please! We don't want this team to look like AC Milan or Juventus!

Hoops are always a good look....

Why should stripes (or hoops) be banned? :-s

The Spanish jersey too (with the alternate black/dark blue shorts) is a good one...

because they could create something that looks 100 times better, stripes look tacky and boring :P just my opinion hoops are not nearly as bad though

not sure what colours would be best though

I have always liked stripes or hoops. Some of the great clubs in World football have stripes, I am not saying West Sydney should do it because they do it but I have always found it to look professional and strong.

What about something like a West Ham or Aston Villa type kit.

I would be very surprised if it was anything other than red and black. I don't see a West Ham/Villa type kit, I do like those but not for West Sydney.