The Football Association has confirmed its decision to reject Hull's name change is currently in arbitration. The club's proposal to rebrand from Hull City AFC to Hull Tigers, pushed for by owner Assem Allam in a bid to attract increased overseas investment, was thrown out by the FA Council in April. Allam revealed in a press conference earlier this month that he had reacted by putting the club up for sale within 24 hours but was also appealing against the decision. The Egyptian caused confusion by stating the case was being handled by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, who reported no knowledge of it.
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Hull City owner Assem Allam wanted to rename team to Hull Tigers
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Proposal to rebrand was thrown out by FA Council in April
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Allam appealed decision but also put club up for sale
'On Wednesday 9 April 2014, @placeholder rejected Hull City's application to change its playing name to Hull Tigers.