OFFICIALS at the Football Association have today confirmed that Hull City's bid to become Hull Tigers via an appeal has been received.
Although City informed supporters they had appealed against the decision to reject their initial application earlier this month, no announcement had been forthcoming from the FA.
However, they have today issued a short statement confirming the arbitration process is ongoing and reiterating that the process will remain confidential until a decision has been made.
"The Football Association has agreed with Hull City to clarify the position regarding the club's name change application," said a spokesman for the FA.
"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."
As previously revealed by the Mail, City's appeal is based on a perceived bias against them in the original application process.
The final decision is expected at some point in November, although an exact date is not known.
