Perth Glory FC - Name, Colours and Badge

Name, Colours and Badge

When Perth Glory was formed (in 1996), the club felt it important to create a logo and name with no ethnic overtones and which symbolised the rebirth of association football in Western Australia. It was felt the name Perth Glory had broad appeal and a sense of history. The sunburst in the logo is characteristic of Perth in summer, while purple was chosen as the main colour and orange and white as the secondary colours, they were chosen in contrast to the more traditional combinations (generally white, red or blue).

In 2005 when the A-League was launched, the club decided a new logo was needed for the new era of Perth Glory. The new logo retained the small 'Perth' in an arc above the larger 'Glory', with the letter 'O' still represented by an association football. The orange and purple colours still stayed as did the sun rays. The previous logo had been used since the clubs inception in 1996 in the old NSL.

During the FFA's administration of the club, they indicated an openness to changes to the Perth Glory name and colours. This was not a popular move amongst Glory supporters. Thankfully for supporters, then new triple owners Sage, Spence and McKeon stated that colours will certainly not be changed under their reign.

In April 2009 a new shield logo for the club was unveiled. Though completely divergent from previous designs, the new badge has been received well in the general public. The change is viewed as the step to a new era of Perth Glory, attempting to appeal to fans.

In June 2011 Perth Glory celebrated the 2011/12 A-League season with a one off new logo to commemorate the club’s 15th anniversary.