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15:30 12th November 2015
by James Hilsum
The new EFL name rightly emphasises the central role our clubs play at the heart of English professional football."
Shaun Harvey
Shaun Harvey
The Football League is set to be re-named as the English Football League (EPL) after an announcement was made on Thursday afternoon.
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The new title and logo will be instated at the end of this season, ahead of the 2016/17 campaign, and will be shortened to the EFL for everyday use across the game.
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It is only the fourth time that a new logo will be used in the 127-year history of the competition and each club will receive their own bespoke version ahead of the new season.
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The Football League chief executive, Shaun Harvey said, "The new EFL name rightly emphasises the central role our clubs play at the heart of English professional football.
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"We believe the EFL name and brand will give our competitions an identity that is new and distinct, while at the same time retaining our unique heritage.* As such, it will be something that all fans can identify with - whether they be young or old, at home or abroad.”
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The Football League also confirmed that the Championship, League One and League Two titles will be retained under the new EFL brand.
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