Hull City's David Meyler (L) challenges Brighton Hove Albion's Leonardo Ulloa during their FA Cup fifth round replay soccer match at the KC Stadium in Hull, northern England, February 24, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples
LONDON (Reuters) - English Premier League club Hull City's controversial bid to change their name to Hull Tigers has been rejected by the FA, the governing body said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The FA Council, which is made up of representatives from across football, fully considered the recommendation and the subsequent responses received from Hull City in reaching its decision," the FA said on its website.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
