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| Everton reveal crest vote results after motto U-turn | Everton reveal crest vote results after motto U-turn |
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| Everton FC have revealed the new club badge design most popular with its supporters, after a previous redesign was criticised. | Everton FC have revealed the new club badge design most popular with its supporters, after a previous redesign was criticised. |
| In September, the club said its motto would be reinstated after its removal for this season led to protests. | In September, the club said its motto would be reinstated after its removal for this season led to protests. |
| Fans were given a choice of three new crests they could vote for. | Fans were given a choice of three new crests they could vote for. |
| Nearly 80% of fans that took part opted for the winning design, which garnered 10,343 votes, while 12% of fans chose the second option and 9% the third. | |
| Unveiling the crest, Everton manager Roberto Martinez said: "I was impressed straightaway when I saw it but there has been a huge majority of fans have chosen this one. | |
| "It captures what we were looking for: to have a modern touch and to be a global badge without taking away all the key icons of the football club. | |
| "Certain icons represent many years of history and that is important. Fans made it clear they wanted to see the tower and our motto and I think it is important 'Nil satis' is back on the badge." | |
| The motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, which means "nothing but the best is good enough", dates back 75 years but disappeared as part of the redesign. | The motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum, which means "nothing but the best is good enough", dates back 75 years but disappeared as part of the redesign. |
| The club apologised in May after 22,000 fans signed an online petition condemning the "awful" 2013-2014 badge. | The club apologised in May after 22,000 fans signed an online petition condemning the "awful" 2013-2014 badge. |
| The winning design, which was voted for via the club's website, will be used from next season. | |