[Archived] Corner Flags

[dcbrfc]

My mate pointed out at the City game we've got rid of the club crest on the corner flags.

I always thought we were allowed to have them because we won 3 FA Cups in a row, although I could be wrong...

Just wondered if anyone knew what's happened?

[EwoodGlory]

It was a myth apparently.

[roversmum]

Somebody said clubs weren't allowed to have crests on them any more apparently. Then lo and behold, the next club we went to had them. The mystery continues.

[Balwer]

It was a myth apparently.

If it was a myth then it was a good one, and one I bragged about to my Villa-supporting brother, particularly so when he brags about having won Europe. Of course, telling him we've won the Premier League tends to shut him up.

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

If it's a myth, it's a pretty widely believed one. Pretty sure the BBC and Rovers themselves have referred to having the honour of being able to have it in the past.

[Hi Mack]

If it's a myth, it's a pretty widely believed one. Pretty sure the BBC and Rovers themselves have referred to having the honour of being able to have it in the past.

It isnt a myth its true!

The FA should have given us the trophy when we won the FA cup for the 3rd time in a row but couldnt afford.........so we

were given the right to have our emblem on the corner flags

FACT!

[RevidgeBlue]

It is a complete myth as far as I know.

I'm sure there is more than one Prem Club with their crests on the flags and our success in winning the Cup in 1884/5/6 was commemorated by a unique silver plaque which currently is on display at Ewood in the Jack Walker stand.

[The Harwood Yankee]

It's on Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewood_Park

Also confirmation that Ewood Park is the oldest home to a Premier League club, and Rovers are the best supported Premiership club in relation to the local population.

[LeChuck]

I'd hardly call Wikipedia conformation!

[Majiball]

I'd hardly call Wikipedia conformation!

I dunno I've seen people referencing the wiki in essays and coursework. You have to show immense restraint not to ###### yourself right there and then.

[stuwilky]

It isnt a myth its true!

The FA should have given us the trophy when we won the FA cup for the 3rd time in a row but couldnt afford.........so we

were given the right to have our emblem on the corner flags

FACT!

It has never been confirmed by any official source, including the club, in fact some have denied it outright - mainly the FA.

[RevidgeBlue]

I've only just read the first post again properly.

Doesn't the fact we apparently no longer have crests on our flags simply confirm the whole thing was a myth?

[LeChuck]

I dunno I've seen people referencing the wiki in essays and coursework.

I assume they're not putting it in their bibliography since no uni will allow Wiki as a source.

[Majiball]

I assume they're not putting it in their bibliography since no uni will allow Wiki as a source.

Some it would seem think they know better and actually do. Some students just don't listen.

[hawkiiz]

somebody send an e-mail to the FA. christ.

[yoda]

somebody send an e-mail to the FA. christ.

does christ have a computer?

maybe he knows the answer anyway

[Mc Love]

I stole the flags with the crests on them

[hawkiiz]

does christ have a computer?

maybe he knows the answer anyway

he does, but they dont have any internet provider where he is at the moment.

[Majiball]

he does, but they dont have any internet provider where he is at the moment.

No internet in Heaven, WTF how will I keep up on Rovers info????

Heaven sounds unlike heaven to me.

[yoda]

he does, but they dont have any internet provider where he is at the moment.

you mean the adverts are wrong about coverage

[MCMC1875]

I'll ask Ken Beamish.

[yoda]

I'll ask Ken Beamish.

It will probably go over his head

[Darth Paul]

Do Rovers not have an official Club historian who could answer questions like this once and for all?

If not maybe someone from this website would be a good contender for the job...

[EwoodGlory]

Email the FA and they will tell you they know nothing about it.

[Parsonblue]

There is no written evidence to suggest that the FA gave the Rovers permission to use anything on corner flags. As Rev said, a special shield was presented to the club in recognition of winning the trophy three times in succession. They were unable to keep the trophy because of an undertaking that the FA had given to the Wanderers when they won the trophy three times in a row. The Wanderers returned the trophy to the FA but only on the strict understanding that no club would be allowed to win it outright at some point in the future. Hence the special shield that was presented to the club.