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  "title": "From cannon, birds to animals: The story behind Premier League club badges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/from-cannon-birds-to-animals-the-story-behind-premier-league-club-10456587",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-28T14:00:52.000Z",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/from-cannon-birds-to-animals-the-story-behind-premier-league-club-badges/"
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  "account": "The Premier League's 20 clubs each have distinctive badges that reflect their unique histories and local connections. Arsenal's cannon pays homage to its origins at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, while Aston Villa's lion is inspired by the Scottish coat of arms, linked to former chairman William McGregor. Bournemouth's badge features former striker Dickie Dowsett, whose silhouette has remained on the club's crest since 1972. Brentford's bee symbolizes the team's nickname, adopted in the 1890s after supporters misheard chants of \"Buck up Bs\". Brighton's seagull pays tribute to the club's former name, the Dolphins, while Chelsea's lion represents the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea and the club's 1953 manager, Ted Drake. Coventry City's elephant and phoenix come from the city's coat of arms, symbolizing strength, rebirth and historical ties to King Leofric. Crystal Palace's eagle commemorates the historic Crystal Palace exhibition building, while Everton's tower represents Prince Rupert's Tower on Everton Brow, a landmark in the club's heritage. Fulham's badge showcases the club's initials, F.C., symbolizing the Fulham Football Club.",
  "summary": "Discover the story behind Premier League club badges, from Arsenal’s cannon and Chelsea’s lion to the symbols on the crests of other top teams. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-cannon-birds-to-animals-the-story-behind-premier-league-club-badges/",
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        "title": "From cannon, birds to animals: The story behind Premier League club badges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/from-cannon-birds-to-animals-the-story-behind-premier-league-club",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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