Inventory of clubs with tiger as their LOGO in world football

World football has a long history of development, and many countries’ top leagues and even amateur teams have centuries of history. The logos of each club also reflect the characteristics of the team and have become a major attraction outside the competitive field. The team logos of clubs vary in design. Many German clubs such as Dortmund, Hannover 96, Mainz, Schalke and many other German clubs use English plus the numerical year of their establishment; although they are simple, they have a strong sense of history. Some teams simply use animal colors: This is more common in England, where many teams are famous for their animal nicknames. Newcastle United, Norwich City, Leicester City, Watford, etc.

Among the clubs with many animals as their logos, the tiger is also favored among the world's football clubs. So which clubs use tiger as their team logo, I will introduce them to you right away.

Hull City

Hull City, located on the banks of the Hull River in Yorkshire, was founded in 1904, but has continued to rise and fall in leagues at all levels. At first, the team's LOGO was a badge corresponding to the city. In the late 1950s, tiger was used as the main theme of the LOGO. Although there have been several changes since then, the design based on the tiger and the team name has been continued. The yellow and black jersey also highlights the first impression of Tiger, so it got the nickname Tiger City. After entering the new millennium of the 21st century, Hull City has continued to move between the Premier League and the English Championship. In the top league, survival is also its primary goal. In the 2007-08 season, they finished third in the British Championship and participated in two rounds of promotion play-offs to complete a big jump in victory. However, they only lasted for one year before hitting the newly promoted rookie wall.

However, Tiger City soon conquered the English Championship. In the 2012-13 season, they finished second in the English Championship and returned to the Premier League. In the 13-14 season, the team focused on the 6-point relegation battle between teams at the same level. Although it faced a relegation crisis in the later period, the points advantage in the early stage still ensured a 1-point advantage, squeezing out West Brom and staying in the Premier League. They also made an unexpected breakthrough in the FA Cup. After defeating Sheffield United 5:3 in the semi-finals, they reached the final of this event for the first time in history. In the final, Chester and Curtis Davies gave the team a dream start with a 2-goal lead early on. However, Arsenal, the fourth-placed player in the league, gradually calmed down and took control of the game. Cazorla and Koscielny scored in regular time. The goal took the game into overtime. Ramsey's death-defying victory shattered Hull City's championship dream. Although they missed the championship, Bruce's team still left many good memories for the fans.

The regrettable relegation in the 14-15 season did not affect Tiger City's determination to return to the Premier League. Abel Hernandez qualified for the play-offs with 20 goals and a points advantage. After eliminating Derby County, Diame made the final decision in the promotion final worth 100 million yuan, and the familiar Tiger City returned. However, due to the turmoil in the team and the departure of many promotion heroes such as Diame and coach Bruce, the number of first team members was further reduced. Although the start was amazing, it was only a flash in the pan. The already weak team structure was difficult to sustain for a whole season. In the mid-term, the Portuguese coach Silva was invited to show signs of recovery for several rounds, but he still lost in the relegation battle with Sunderland and Crystal Palace and was relegated early. In the last round, he was humiliatingly slaughtered by Tottenham 7:1. After being relegated, they suffered serious blood loss and the existing team was not enough to be promoted quickly. In the 19-20 season, Hull City suffered from internal and external problems and suffered a 6-game losing streak and was relegated to League One.

What’s interesting is that Sunderland and Hull City, both relegated in the 2016-17 season, were reduced to the third-tier English League One teams. Although it is not as miserable as the Black Cats’ two consecutive relegations, it is Tiger City fell like a meteor and became a sick tiger that could not be helped in a short time. In the 20-21 season, Tiger City stopped the decline in time and ranked top 2 in the league in terms of attack power and number of goals conceded. In terms of attack power, Porter scored 13 goals after 2000 and Vick became the team's top scorer with 25 goals. English League One champion Hull City returns to the English Championship in the new season, but faces fierce competition. After defeating Preston 4:1 in the first round, they fell into an 8-game winless spell. What was even worse was that they only scored 1 goal in 8 games. Fortunately, Derby County's financial penalty kept Hull City from falling to the bottom, but the horn of relegation has already started in advance.

Whether Marshal McCann can revive the glory of Hull City in the past deserves to be answered in the future, let’s fight Tiger City.

Guangzhou Team

The Guangzhou Team can be traced back to the 1950s and was the first municipal football team in China at that time. In 2010, it was acquired by Evergrande Real Estate Group for 100 million, and the company spent a lot of money on the premise that there was no shortage of money. Both domestic players and foreign players have made great contributions, and the team has also completed the task of surpassing the league ahead of schedule. In the first season of the Chinese Super League, it was all-powerful: with an impressive record of 20 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses, it defeated traditional giants such as Guoan, Luneng, Shenhua and other traditional giants to achieve the Kaiserslautern Miracle in China. Guangzhou finally fell behind. Shenzhen Jianlibao Era ushered in another rising team. In the AFC Champions League, Evergrande also reached the top 8 in 2012. But the team's ambitions don't stop there. The slogan "Always Best" explains that the club can become the best in Asia in the future. The team emblem is also quite heroic. It takes the shape of a shield and adds a crown at the top to highlight the majesty of the king. The South China tiger in the middle looks majestic and tall, symbolizing hard work and glory. In order to pursue victory, never give up, and at the same time, always strive for the best and never be satisfied with the current victory.

The appointment of famous Italian coach Lippi once again ignited the enthusiasm of Yangcheng fans, although the national team suffered a 1:5 Waterloo in Thailand in 2013, which once triggered a lot of criticism from public opinion. But that year's Chinese Super League attracted more attention with the addition of Lippi, a world-class coach, and the team also completed its dominance of the league. With only one loss in the season, 77 points and 78 goals are both great achievements. In the intercontinental arena, they also won consecutive victories. In the knockout round, Muric, Conca, and Exxon showed their prowess and led the team to slaughter Kashiwa Reysol and reached the finals historically. They defeated Seoul of South Korea on away goals to dominate Asia, and also finished fourth in their first trip to the Club World Cup. Since then, after the coaching changes of Cannavaro and Scolari, the joining of big-name foreign players such as Paulinho and Robinho has made it unshakable to be the absolute hard power in the league.

The team’s proposal to win the Chinese Super League in three years and win the AFC Champions League in five years was once looked down upon by many people and even considered empty talk. The best response to doubts is to take concrete actions and score. It completed seven consecutive league championships from 2011 to 2017, and stood on the highest podium of Asia's highest club competition twice in 2013 and 2015. It has also made some achievements in domestic cup competitions. At the same time, the Guangzhou team also shoulders the mission of transporting international football players to the country and cultivating young players. In 2012, it invested 1.1 billion and joined hands with the European giant Real Madrid to create a football school, hoping to lay a solid foundation for youth training through continuous improvement of each echelon. As the Football Association continues to introduce new policies, the introduction of gender-neutral names has further dampened investors' enthusiasm for football. The recent debt crisis within Evergrande has also put the Guangzhou team into a precarious juncture. Cannavaro has resigned, and various unfavorable voices have come from Evergrande's management. The future of the team is uncertain. Whether it will overcome the difficulties and regroup or decline will affect the hearts of fans. As a major player in transporting the national team, once it faces dissolution, it will have a direct impact on the future of the football school students. Chinese football, which is already in the cold winter, cannot withstand repeated blows.

Ulsan Hyundai

Ulsan Hyundai was founded in 1983. The famous tiger logo in the center of the team logo is particularly conspicuous. Although it is not as high-profile as the two teams in the capital, it is also an established and strong team in the K-League. The team won the league championship in 1996 and 2005 and won many cup competitions. The team also produced many Korean stars: Cha Bum-gen, Kim Shin-wook, Li Rong and other very capable players have all played for Ulsan Hyundai. South Korean teams have never been weak in the intercontinental arena. In 2012, South Korean coach Kim Ho-kun led his team to win the AFC Champions League that season and entered the Club World Cup. Although it has not become a regular visitor to the AFC Champions League like Jeonbuk Hyundai and Seoul FC in recent years, its strength cannot be underestimated.

The 2020 AFC Champions League under the influence of the epidemic has been arranged to be held at a neutral site, and all knockout rounds have been designated as one game to decide the winner. Such a cruel competition system is a great test for stability and also increases uncertainty. But Ulsan Hyundai is the best team, showing strong control and ability to withstand pressure from beginning to end.

After defeating Melbourne Victory, Beijing Guoan and Japanese tycoon Vissel Kobe, they reached the final and faced the Iranian powerhouse Persepolis who had not yet entered the state in time. Striker foreign aid Junior scored 2 goals, and his excellent overall defense prevented the opponent from finding an opportunity to equalize the score. After 8 years, Ulsan Hyundai once again dominated Asia. Although coach Kim Do-hoon and Junior and other meritorious players left the team, Ulsan Hyundai did not sink.

Under the helm of former South Korean coach Hong Myung-bo, Ulsan Hyundai League still ranks first with one round left. As the defending champion of the AFC Champions League, it also successfully qualified from the group and competed in the top 16 battles for the leaders of their respective leagues. The last laugh was a penalty kick victory over Kawasaki Frontale. Next, there will be a Korean civil war with Jeonbuk Hyundai. The two teams are direct competitors in the league and are particularly jealous of directly fighting in the AFC Champions League. Currently, the team has Korean international players such as Cho Hyun Woo, Yoon Bigaran, Lee Ching Yong, and Yoon Il Rok, and is naturally one of the biggest favorites to win the AFC Champions League.

In addition to the above teams, the more famous Mexican Tiger University, Colombian Cordoba Jaguars, etc., of course, due to ancient origins and the symbol of the king of beasts, tall and mighty, China has very Many clubs use tiger as part of their team logo. Qingdao team and Tianjin Jinmen Tigers are typical examples after changing their gender-neutral names. Of course, good is good and survival is more important than anything else in today's football environment. I hope that Chinese football can get through this painful period, and the league can return to the arena more often without discussing off-field matters such as disbandment or sale.

This is the introduction of this article. I wonder if readers have any favorite clubs with tigers as their team logo that they can share with us. On the occasion of the National Day, I wish you all a happy holiday and wish the country prosperity and a new journey.