Leyton Orient criticise badge on new Wrexham kit

Leyton Orient has expressed their displeasure with Wrexham's new kit, which features a badge that closely resembles the English club's own. The Welsh side unveiled their cream third strip on Wednesday, accompanied by pictures of celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac modelling the new design on their club website. However, it was the distinctive badge that drew scrutiny, as Wrexham diverged from their traditional crest, which prominently features two red dragons facing inward, a golden football, Welsh flag colours, and the motto.

Instead, they opted for a design with two wyverns - mythical dragon-like creatures - facing each other over a football, a style that bears a striking resemblance to Leyton Orient's crest. The wyvern holds special significance for Orient, as it has been part of the club's badge since 1976 and has ties to the old Orient Shipping Company, which represented the Thames and sea.

Leyton Orient took to their social media platforms to criticize Wrexham's decision, questioning the actions of Reynolds and Mac with the caption "What you playing at @VancityReynolds @RMcElhenney?" in a video featuring former England manager Roy Hodgson using colorful language. This criticism follows Wrexham's recent backlash from fans over the use of a white dragon emblem in an anthem jacket, which drew complaints due to the white dragon's deviation from the club's traditional red emblem.