The FA Council reject Hull City name change application

Saturday 11 Jul 2015
Hull City have had their application to change their name rejected

The FA Council has rejected Hull City’s application to change their playing name to Hull Tigers.

The Council’s decision – carried by a 69.9 per cent vote of its members – came after a recommendation from The FA’s Membership Committee.

The Council, which is made up of representatives from across football, fully considered the recommendation in reaching its decision.

By FA Staff