I really like it, stays true to the original but does indeed have a more modern look. I think a white ball would have looked better as now there just feels like there's too much brown in the central region of the logo with the squirrels being either side of it.

Really nice work Martin, I agree with curswine though it is maybe to much brown withe ball brown as well, It would have looked so much better in my pinion if you had stuck to similar design on the ball as the one in the present crest, but good work never the less.

I like the design of the squirrels, and the use of the shades.

Cheers for the thoughts, gents.

The squirrels are a massive improvement and I think the traditional ball works wonderfully. Looks a lot classier than the old ball type.

The scroll are the only thing I'm not so keen on as they go a bit 'flat'.