Everton promise to redesign 'awful' crest after protests

Fans to get final say on new logo next year, but it's too late to change badge for new season

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EVERTON, still without a manager after the departure of David Moyes to Manchester United, have been forced into an embarrassing climbdown over the design of the new club crest, which prompted protests from more than 23,000 fans.

A simplified badge design was officially unveiled last weekend but did not go down well with supporters, who flocked to sign an online petition condemning it. Now the Merseyside club has responded with what The Guardian calls a "grovelling apology" and a promise to redesign the badge next summer.

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