New club Bangor 1876 unveils crest

BANGOR’S new fan-owned football club has unveiled its club name and crest.

The team’s name, Clwb Pêl-Droed Bangor 1876 Football Club, celebrates the sporting tradition and the foundations of organised football in the City of Bangor.

Earlier this month, the Bangor City FC Supporters Association became a Supporters’ Community Mutual widely known by the description Supporters’ Trust.

Members were invited to propose their names for the new football club and Bangor 1876 was the overwhelming choice of the membership.

A spokesperson said: “The name Bangor 1876 is an acknowledgement and homage to the origins of organised football in Bangor, which can be traced back to a public meeting held in the Magistrates Room on December 18, 1876.

“Then, as now, the aim was to ensure the continuity of competitive football of the highest possible standard in the city and its catchment area.

“Back in 1876, blue and red were adopted as the official club colours with subscriptions fixed at five shillings.

“Suitable accommodation was found when a field adjoining the old Friars School, subsequently known as Maes-yDref, was hired from a gentleman by the name of Thomas Williams.

“Further announcements will be made by the Supporters’ Trust and Bangor 1876 on team colours and playing facilities in due course.”

Bangor 1876 has unveiled that the City of Bangor coat of arms will be adopted as the official club crest (pictured).

The choice of crest “reflects the club’s commitment to serve the local community, and preserve its proud footballing heritage, whilst engaging with supporters from Bangor, the surrounding area and further afield.”