Yeah, just slightly darker would be better. Not too much though. Anyways if Cribb is going to tinker with the sidebar colour, the same colour as it is would look even better in contrast too.
That would be easier read if the 1 was a 'one'- your noone club reads as a number 1 club otherwise...
I think this is probably an upgrade from what it was. Having said that it is a bit hard to see (although this could be because my eyes are fucked). I suppose it might look better once the sidebar is updated etc.
The legend that was Steve Irwin (this coming from a South African who appauls anything Australian) should be honored imo now that I understand the simbolic behind the Stingray and the Khaki! Although change is always good and Khaki does look like dog shit that dried out in the sun for a couple of days, so do it!