A step too far or time for a new look?

Fans have come up with a range of ideas for how Sunderland AFC’s club crest should look going forward.

Following a meeting between Black Cats director Charlie Methven and the Supporters Collective group at the Stadium of Light, it was revealed that the club is “exploring” the possibility of changing the badge as part of a merchandising review.

An online poll, created by the Sunderland Echo, is showing that the majority of you are in favour of keeping the badge.

But some of you have called for a return to the old badge, while others are more in favour of “rolling with” the new regime.

Mr Methven reiterated that nothing would be decided without a “dialogue” with the fans, to understand what the market wants.

Here’s what you had to say about the idea on social media:

John G Hellens: “I didn’t like it from the start. I got a petition up with the help of a few others. Thousands signed it, but the club dismissed it.”

Sarah Clarke: “Don’t mind the badge change if they listen to what the fans want and give them a say/vote, but you can’t change the Black Cats?”

Tom Booth: “Fine the one we have. The old one looks old now. There’s no magic formula for crests so can only imagine it’s to do with cost. Leave it.”

Andy Slater: “At least wait until the 140-year anniversary of the club then change it. Maybe? I for one don’t mind this crest.”

John Stead: “I liked the ship badge as it represented our shipbuilding heritage.

“Iif we do change it should have our current workplaces, i.e. a phone for all the call centres or a pic of a Nissan car?”

Richie Timm: “Bring back the old badge.”

Phil Williams: “Maybe too much too soon. Lots of change in last few months, all good so far, but don’t try too much too soon. Stabilisation and promotion.

“Get back to where we should be and then the small changes can be discussed. At this point, there is no need.”

Neil M Robinson: “20 years ago you all whinged when they changed the old one.”

Chris Warne: “No one wanted to change the last one, as long as it’s not like the Leeds badge! I would be open to it, but maybe put it to a vote, let the fans decide.”