All of Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Tottenham and Leeds United have birds in their crests or nicknames
English football is seeing a strange fascination taking place as teams with bird crest logos have seemingly dominated the 2024/25 season across domestic and European competitions.
While English football has been nothing short of drama and glory this season, the phenomenon adds more excitement as fans have started noticing this “bird blessing”.
Which are the birds in the logos and nicknames of Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Tottenham and Leeds United as English clubs win trophies
So far, five different English clubs, each with a bird either in their crest or nickname have won trophies.
Premier League – Liverpool (Liverpool Bird)
EFL Cup – Newcastle (Magpies)
FA Cup – Crystal Palace (Eagles)
Europa League – Tottenham (Cockerel Crest)Year of the bird. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/tl2XwcfQ0c
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The Liver Bird secures record 20th Premier League win
Earlier this year, Liverpool managed to secure the Premier League trophy, winning a record 20th league title. Notably, Liverpool have the Liver Bird, which is a mythical creature front and center in the flag. The bird has long served as the city and the club’s symbol.
Tottenham Hotspur wins the 2025 Europa League
Spurs secure a major trophy to their cabinet this season after winning the prestigious UEFA Europa League. The North London team has a cockerel on their crest, and serves as their long-standing emblem of pride and persistence.
Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup
Crystal Palace enjoyed a historic moment this season, as they lifted their first-ever major trophy in the FA Cup. The club’s crest notably features a fierce eagle, and this season. The eagles managed to secure the trophy after 119 years of waiting.
The teams with bird logos in England won all the trophies available to them.
Congratulations, Spurs! That other team from Manchester was relegated to its insignificance. pic.twitter.com/FN2IVufBSI
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Newcastle United wins the league cup
Newcastle United enjoyed a successful outing this season as they claimed the League Cup, aka the Carabao Cup. While the club lost the Magpe from their official logo since the late ’80s, their “Magpies” nickname still stands. And this season, it has brought the silverware home to St James’ Park.
Leeds United secure the EFL Championship title
Leeds United have secured their tickets for the Premier League next season after sealing their EFL Championship title. The peacocks earned a well-deserved promotion back into the Premier League. Just live Newcastle, their crest no longer showcases a peacock, but the club’s old nickname still lives on.
Chelsea set to break the bird crest win streak
As English football fans revel in the bird crest win fascination, Chelsea could seemingly break the pattern as they look to win the Conference League final. The Blues have a lion on their crest, and the predator could crash the aviary pattern.