Exeter will retain their Chiefs branding but will “retire” club mascot ‘Big Chief’ following a board review. The issue of offensive team branding has also been a hot topic in the United States, with the shocking death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer adding more fuel to the debate. Exeter will retain their Chiefs branding but will “retire” club mascot ‘Big Chief’ following a board review. As human beings we are horrified that we still live in a society where major sports club can treat indigenous peoples like this. Exeter Chiefs have retired their ‘Big Chief’ mascot but will retain their name and logo following accusations that the club’s branding is racist towards Native Americans. Be Part of The Team – Access exclusive podcasts, interviews, discussion and analysis with a monthly or annual membership. Exeter Chiefs (officially Exeter Rugby Club) is an English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. Campaigners 'Exeter Chiefs for Change' have expressed their disappointment at the decision. Fora | I have seen people wearing it in Kenya, Dubai and Montreal. 'I would at least like to see an engaged discussion between the team and Native American groups that could better explain why the name might be offensive.'. Have you ever dreamed of leading the Exeter Chiefs into battle at Sandy Park?
Protesters tore down a statue of former politician and salver trader Edward Colston on June 7. The franchise launched a review of the team name after multiple sponsors wrote to owner Daniel Snyder threatening to remove signing and end financial agreements, including the stadium naming rights deal with FedEx. News.
They said in a strongly-worded statement: "It is incredibly disappointing that Exeter Chiefs has thrown away this opportunity to show itself as an inclusive club. On the same day a memorial to the country's greatest prime minister Sir Winston Churchill in London was defaced with the words 'was a racist' written on its plinth. 'Exeter Chiefs fans wear their replica shirts and merchandise with pride of their team, and all that goes with it.
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Dr Herrmann agreed, criticising the Premier League leaders for evoking 'Britain's forgotten imperial American past'. American Football’s three-time Super Bowl winners Washington Redskins recently dropped their badge and branding, taking on the temporary new name of Washington Football Team. The board took the view that the use of the Chiefs logo was in fact highly respectful,” read an Exeter statement.
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Exeter's refusal to fully listen to these pleas is tone deaf and sticks two fingers up not only to them but all minorities.
“The Exeter Rugby Club board today underwent a detailed review of the club’s branding following issues raised by the group Exeter Chiefs 4 Change,” read the club statement. “Content provided to the board indicated that the name Chiefs dated back into the early 1900s and had a long history with people in the Devon area.”. Sportsmail reported this month the side had never previously received a complaint about its branding prior to the recent campaign. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy. A board review was launched after more than 3,700 supporters signed a petition for the club to change its ‘harmful imagery and branding’. By James Gant and Nik Simon for MailOnline, Published: 00:16 BST, 30 July 2020 | Updated: 00:25 BST, 30 July 2020. Major League baseball's Cleveland Indians dropped their mascot in 2018, later indicating they could also change their name. Eight-year-old Daniel Goldsborough from Exeter is pictured alongside his favourite player, Dave Dennis, ahead of our Gallagher Premiership clash with Northampton Saints, Our match-day mascot for the Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final against Harlequins was 10-year-old Eleanor Seymour from Morchard Bishop, here she is lined up alongside captain for the day Sam Skinner, Seven-year-old Wyatt Dawson from Paignton lines up alongside Chiefs star Gareth Steenson ahead of our Gallagher Premiership encounter with Sale Sharks, Here is seven-year-old Jack Williams, who was our mascot for the Heineken Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle, he is pictured alongside his favourite player Stuart Hogg ahead of kick-off, Zach Rush-Gooding, aged eight from Silverton, was our match-day mascot for the crunch Gallagher Premiership encounter with Saracens, here he is alongside his favourite player, Harvey Skinner, Eleven-year-old Harriet Pitman from North Petherton, pictured alongside her favourite Chief Jack Nowell, was our match-day mascot for the Heineken Champions Cup encounter against Sale Sharks, Lining up alongside his favourite player Phil Dollman is eight-year-old Dexter Leck from Exeter, who was our mascot for the Heineken Champions Cup game with Glasgow Warriors, Eight-year-old Sara Stanbury from Tiverton is pictured alongside her favourite player Gareth Steenson ahead of our Gallagher Premiership opener against Harlequins at Sandy Park, Lining up alongside Exeter Chiefs back-row forward Dave Ewers is 11-year-old Adam Lovejoy from Beaworthy, who was our match-day mascot for the Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Bristol Bears, Ten-year-old Oliver Slyfield from Copplestone is pictured alongside skipper Gareth Steenson ahead of our Premiership Rugby Cup encounter against Bath Rugby. It was prompted by pressure from the Native American community and team sponsors. An Exeter supporters’ online petition had gathered more than 3,500 signatures, calling for an end to the club’s “harmful imagery and branding”. "It's baffling that they deem this a price worth paying for selfishly and ignorantly clinging to a poorly-thought out logo that's only been used for 20 of the club's 150 years.". Their claims were echoed by modern American history professor Rachel Herrmann from Cardiff University, who lashed out at fans who wear merchandise to matches. , Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail, TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. They had different perspectives, different understandings of right and wrong. “Exeter’s refusal to fully listen to these pleas is tone deaf and sticks two fingers up not only to them but all minorities. Ashley Green, who created it, told the BBC earlier this month: 'There is a lot of momentum gathering, hopefully on both sides of the Atlantic, and Exeter Chiefs really can't ignore it. Part of the club’s review has seen the club engage with its sponsors and key partners to seek their views – and they have also listened to the response of our supporters, the wider rugby community and certain sections from the Native American community, all of whom have provided us with detailed observations in letters, emails, social content and videos. “The process has included looking into lengthy submissions from those who wish to see immediate change and from those who are content that the current branding is not disrespectful to indigenous groups. Jailed killer who disarmed the London Bridge terrorist using a narwhal tusk is pardoned by the Queen. There are currently three petitions on change.org, one of which - set up by fans of the club "Exeter Chiefs for Change" - attracted more than 3,500 signatures. An Exeter supporters' online petition had gathered more than 3,500 signatures, calling for an end to the club's "harmful imagery and branding". 'But those statues teach us about our past, with all its faults.
The club engaged with sponsors, fans and the Native American community. Exeter Chiefs have retired their ‘Big Chief’ mascot but will retain their name and logo following accusations that the club’s branding is racist towards Native Americans. “The Exeter Rugby Club board today underwent a detailed review of the club’s branding following issues raised by the group Exeter Chiefs 4 Change,” read the club statement. A 'hit list' of memorials to some of Britain's most famous figures was created by an anti-racism group and uploaded to the website Topple The Racists. ‘The board took the view that the use of the Chiefs logo (which depicts a Native American) was in fact highly respectful. Exeter have decided to keep their 'Chiefs' logo and branding, Exeter have retired their 'Big Chief' mascot following an internal review, Alix Burhouse says 'Exeter Chiefs for Change' will not be dropping their campaign despite the club sticking with the Chiefs branding after an internal review, NFL's Washington franchise have dropped the name 'Redskins', Pep defends Aguero over Massey-Ellis incident, Liverpool ask PL to look into derby-day VAR decisions, Neville: Calvert-Lewin thriving under Ancelotti.
Exeter Chiefs retain name but ditch mascot over 'harmful imagery'. Lining up alongside Exeter Chiefs back-row forward Dave Ewers is 11-year-old Adam Lovejoy from Beaworthy, who was our match-day mascot for the Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Bristol Bears.
“It’s incredibly disappointing that Exeter Chiefs has thrown away this opportunity to show itself as an inclusive club,” read the Exeter Chiefs For Change statement. Apologies, this feature is not currently available. Adverts.ie | But now after a lengthy board meeting on Wednesday, Exeter have opted to retain their Chiefs moniker and retire their 'Big Chief' mascot. TheJournal.ie | Reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs have been criticised for using Native American imagery and the "tomahawk chop" chant at Arrowhead Stadium. Noteworthy | Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group.
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"It was noted over the years we have had players and coaches from around the world with a wide range of nationalities and cultures. Two more petitions have been launched arguing against any change however, with club fans split over whether the Chiefs Native American imagery carries offence. “At no time have any players, coaches or their families said anything but positive comments about the branding or culture that exists at the club. The Gallagher Premiership club's board met on Wednesday following concerns the club's branding was deemed racist. It is thought to derive from a Devon tradition of club first teams in the county being referred to as 'Chiefs'.
Exeter have not publicly commented on whether it will change its name, mascot and logo and will not until the board has met. As a fully-fledged member, you will be entered into our draw at the start of each season as we pick out our match-day mascots for all of our fixtures in the Gallagher Premiership, Heineken Cup and Premiership Cup.
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