League Two Portsmouth will be changing their crest on shirts after a survey of fans indicated there was an appetite to do so, reports the clubs official website. From the 2015/16 season, the kit - which fans will get a say on next week in a consultative vote - will sport a traditional star and crescent design on a Swiss-shield, based on the highly popular 1912-style crest which was put on the commemorative 'Pompey Pals' home shirt this season.
The positive feedback from that move saw the club put the question of a new shirt badge out to consultation and almost 5,000 responded.
Fifty-five per cent, a clear majority, said that they would like to see the club re-adopt a design based on the 1912 style.
Colin Farmery, who has overseen the consultation and is responsible for the club's history and archiving projects, said: "I am sure fans will be pleased with the new crest. It very much draws on the club's past and means we will be returning to a timeless design used for almost 70 years from 1912 until 1980.
"The styling of the badge has given it a more contemporary feel, but at its heart it is faithful to the best traditions of the club. "We are fortunate to have an iconic crest which is instantly recognisable around the country without the need for words."
