Symbolic chickens

When you think of iconic club mascots, chickens may not be the first to spring to mind. However there are some notorious roosters which adorn the crest of many celebrated clubs worldwide.

 

Harry Hotspur features as Tottenham Hotspurs’ lucky charm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While in the national sporting arena, the French rugby team also pays homage to a rooster.

 

 Perhaps your local team’s mascot is a cockerel, or even a hen! If so we’d like to hear from you. Post a picture via the forum and send us details of his/her name and the club they represent.