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Sam Frost

EXPLAINED: Bristol rovers abort process to update club crest after supporter opposition | Rare Historical Photos

Bristol Rovers have "halted" the process of changing the club crest and the current badge will remain in use.

The Gas have conducted a series of surveys with supporters in recent weeks about updating the club's branding, with a series of concept designs put forward. A small majority of fans that took part said they would be open to a change, but opposition from Gasheads has grown in recent weeks and the club announce on Thursday they have shelved the plans.

Rovers say the decision was made after a third round of surveys, with a shortage of support for the initial concept put forward clear to see in Gasheads' responses.

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