Preston North End: A History in Crests
Early Years
Preston North End Football Club, commonly known as PNE, is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in England. The club was founded in 1880 and has played at Deepdale since 1892. PNE's early crest was a simple shield with the club's name and the year of its foundation.
In 1901, PNE adopted a new crest that featured a rampant lion on a blue background. The lion represented the club's strength and determination, while the blue background represented the River Ribble, which flows through Preston.
The Lancashire Rose
In 1956, PNE adopted the Lancashire Rose as its crest. The rose is a symbol of Lancashire, the county in which Preston is located. The rose was also used by the Lancashire County Cricket Club and the Lancashire County Rugby Union.
The Lancashire Rose crest was used by PNE until 1973, when it was replaced by a crest that featured a golden eagle on a red background. The eagle represented the club's ambition to soar to new heights.
The 125th Anniversary Badge
In 2009, PNE celebrated its 125th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the club adopted a new crest that featured a white rose on a blue background. The rose represented the club's Lancashire heritage, while the blue background represented the River Ribble.
The 125th anniversary badge was used by PNE until 2014, when it was replaced by a new crest that featured a golden eagle on a blue background. The eagle represented the club's ambition to soar to new heights, while the blue background represented the River Ribble.
The Current Crest
The current PNE crest was adopted in 2019. The crest features a golden eagle on a blue background. The eagle represents the club's ambition to soar to new heights, while the blue background represents the River Ribble.
The current crest has been well received by PNE fans and is likely to be used by the club for many years to come.
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