00:01Newcastle United have unveiled a new crest, ending a 38-year run for the previous design.
00:07It keeps features including the striped shield, castle, lion and seahorses
00:11after more than two years of consultation with supporters. Newcastle says the old emblem was
00:16difficult to reproduce on phone screens, broadcasting graphics and clothing. More than
00:2264% of 27,348 eligible supporters backed the winning design in a poll. Chief Executive David
00:31Hopkinson says fans wanted the club to protect the elements they love rather than start again.
00:37Players will wear the crest on their home debut against Crystal Palace in May.
