Hull City have challenged the decision of The FA Council
The Football Association has agreed with Hull City to clarify the position regarding the club’s name change application.
On Wednesday 9 April 2014, The FA Council rejected Hull City’s application to change its playing name to Hull Tigers.
The club has chosen to commence an arbitration under Rule K of the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association to challenge the decision of The FA Council.
Any arbitration commenced under Rule K of the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association is confidential. However, in the interests of the supporters, The Football Association and the club have agreed to confirm that an arbitration has commenced and once a decision has been reached it will be published.
All other aspects of the arbitration shall remain confidential until such time as a decision has been made.
