Exeter needing to change name

[higgik]

There has been a lot of uproar recently about the Chiefs moniker for Exeter.

If they were forced to change, what name should they have?

I like the name Exeter Panthers.

Panthers are black, like the home kit and there is the legend of the Exmoor Panther.

Also, there is the Carolina Panthers who wear Black and Blue, just like he Exeter colours.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Exeter Apples?

 

[higgik]

I think the way they have played in the first two weeks, Apples is the least likely. In fact with Tigers performance last week and the green/red colours, maybe Apples would be more appropriate for Leicester.

 

[ratsapprentice]

There has been a lot of uproar recently about the Chiefs moniker for Exeter.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I think the way they have played in the first two weeks, Apples is the least likely. In fact with Tigers performance last week and the green/red colours, maybe Apples would be more appropriate for Leicester.

Thinking the Cider apples and devon.

But ok.

 

[Which Tyler]

It's not the name that's racist, it's the logo/monicker and the promotion done around it.

 

[ncurd]

We had this argument what 2-3 years ago I've no desire to go over it again.

Ultimatelynthey probably should but probably won't.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Exeter Minstrels

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Exeter Minstrels

Oh god.

 

[Which Tyler]

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Oh god.

If they're gonna use offensive stereotypes perpetuated by early 20th century Hollywood to market their club then they might as well go whole hog

**war chant intensifies**

 

[Dai Perk]

At least "Chiefs" denotes some amount of respect, unlike the professional football team in Washington D.C.!