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Curtis on a crest of a wave
By Adam Summers
Thursday 22nd May 2008
CHAIRMAN Malcolm Curtis heralded a fresh era at the launch
of the new brand of Weymouth Football Club at the Wessex Stadium
last night.
The media presentation unveiled the club's new crest and
underlined the Terras' objective to reach out to a wider audience
in the community.
The contemporary crest, which is the brainchild of marketing
specialists Fireworx, has retained the historic ship of the
previous badge but also includes the club's new motto Forward
Together'.
It was also the most popular design in a public vote held
in the Dorset Echo.
Curtis said: "After consulting fans, it's great that
we now have a new motto and crest that both celebrate the
history of Weymouth Football Club and take us into the 21st
century, recognising what we are doing now.
"I think the chosen crest will look fantastic on the
new strip next season and will also demonstrate the togetherness
at the heart of the club."
Manager John Hollins, assistant manager Alan Lewer and chief
executive Gary Calder were also in attendance at the meeting.
Calder added: "The future of Weymouth Football Club
with the new badge, the new motto Forward Together' and the
work ethic of John and Alan with the building of a new squad
are exciting times for us all."
A crest competition was run in conjunction with the poll
in the Dorset Echo and last night the club announced the winners
as Lee Jones, Louis Sackville, Mrs M A Shooter, Joshua Clark
(Weymouth), Justine Matthews (Pulborough, West Sussex) and
Keith Little (Winterslow, Salisbury).
All six will receive a new Terras' home shirt at the beginning
of the forthcoming campaign.
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