The Football Association has been advised by its membership committee to reject Hull Citys application to change their name to Hull Tigers. The club formally applied to rebrand themselves from next season, a move that has upset some supporters. Owner Assem Allam has threatened to sell if he is not allowed to change the 110-year-old name. An FA source told the BBC he would be astonished if the FA Council acted against the committees advice. A final decision on the application will be made by the FA Council at a meeting on 9 April. The Football Supporters Federation (FSF) has welcomed the decision after submitting evidence to the FA opposing the name change. Kevin Miles, chief executive of the FSF, said: This is undoubtedly the right decision and credit should go both to the FA and to Hull City fans, who led a tremendous campaign. The fans groups and fanzines who came together under the City Till We Die banner have protected their clubs heritage and 110-year-old name with great dignity.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:50:31 +0000
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