Hull Tigers name change submitted to FA

Wednesday 11th December 2013.

Hull City: Hull Tigers name change submitted to FA

Hull City have formally applied to the Football Association to change the club's name to Hull Tigers from next season.
Owner Assem Allam wants to rebrand the Premier League club to appeal to a wider international audience.
Allam announced in August that the company name had already been changed to Hull City Tigers.
Unhappy Hull supporters have set up the "City Till We Die" protest group to oppose the plans.

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Hull owner really thinks being called Hull Tigers will make a difference.

What a tool

Why can't the FA put something in place 2 stop owners being allowed 2 do this?

Why can't the FA put something in place 2 stop owners being allowed 2 do this?

Because the owner has every right to do what he wants with his club.

Why can't the FA put something in place 2 stop owners being allowed 2 do this?

Because the owner has every right to do what he wants with his club.

So you'd have no problem with Tan doing the same with us?

I can see tan doing the same

As they are applying for a name change does this mean the FA can refuse them permission?

Why can't the FA put something in place 2 stop owners being allowed 2 do this?

Because the owner has every right to do what he wants with his club.

So you'd have no problem with Tan doing the same with us?

Please tell me where I've said that? I said that the owner has every right to do it because he owns the club. I'm not expressing the notion that it is a good thing to do. But you know, you read what you want.

Why can't the FA put something in place 2 stop owners being allowed 2 do this?

Because the owner has every right to do what he wants with his club.

So why does he have 2 apply 2 the FA? Wouldn't he just tell them he is doing it?

has to be officially sanctioned by the FA, yes.
They can refuse it, but I doubt they would. A few well placed cheques would ensure that...

We'll be like the NFL in no time

Please tell me where I've said that? I said that the owner has every right to do it because he owns the club. I'm not expressing the notion that it is a good thing to do. But you know, you read what you want.

Well you don't seem to have a problem with Hull owner doing it, so to then moan about Tan doing it, would be extremely hypocritical, no?

has to be officially sanctioned by the FA, yes.
They can refuse it, but I doubt they would. A few well placed cheques would ensure that...

We'll be like the NFL in no time

It is feeling that way, an EPL full of franchises soon!

Chuckle , why would we be called Cardiff tigers lol

Please tell me where I've said that? I said that the owner has every right to do it because he owns the club. I'm not expressing the notion that it is a good thing to do. But you know, you read what you want.

Well you don't seem to have a problem with Hull owner doing it, so to then moan about Tan doing it, would be extremely hypocritical, no?

Where have I said that I'm fine with Hull's owner changing their name?

Chuckle , why would we be called Cardiff tigers lol

We wouldn't be. Where have I said we would be?

Where have I said that I'm fine with Hull's owner changing their name?

Are you okay with it? You seemed to be defending his right to do so just now.

has to be officially sanctioned by the FA, yes.
They can refuse it, but I doubt they would. A few well placed cheques would ensure that...

We'll be like the NFL in no time

You are so right - it's the future and I hope we are a part of it.

has to be officially sanctioned by the FA, yes.
They can refuse it, but I doubt they would. A few well placed cheques would ensure that...

We'll be like the NFL in no time

You are so right - it's the future and I hope we are a part of it.

Even if we were renamed Cardiff Dragons... "Bluebird"58?

Where have I said that I'm fine with Hull's owner changing their name?

Are you okay with it? You seemed to be defending his right to do so just now.

No. I signed the petition that Hull fans put around football forums etc to put forward to their owner. I'm against the re-brand of our club so It'd be hypocritical to just be fine with Hull's name change.

But sadly he does have the right to do it, does he not? That was my point. Not saying that it is fine for him to change their name.

No. I signed the petition that Hull fans put around football forums etc to put forward to their owner. I'm against the re-brand of our club so It'd be hypocritical to just be fine with Hull's name change.

But sadly he does have the right to do it, does he not? That was my point. Not saying that it is fine for him to change their name.

Good. Apologies for that, I read it that you weren't that fussed.

He does - but he shouldn't.

As they are applying for a name change does this mean the FA can refuse them permission?

Not really, as it is within the FA rules that they can do so (as Milton Keynes Dons are a good example of)

I suppose the Hull City name change request could be viewed as a test case for other clubs.

Question is, if - and it is very much an if - it happened at Cardiff City would it really bother you that much? Or would the nature of the name change be the important factor?

I suppose the Hull City name change request could be viewed as a test case for other clubs.

Question is, if - and it is very much an if - it happened at Cardiff City would it really bother you that much? Or would the nature of the name change be the important factor?

Phil, if it happens to our club Cardiff City, thats it for me, without a doubt.

As they are applying for a name change does this mean the FA can refuse them permission?

Not really, as it is within the FA rules that they can do so (as Milton Keynes Dons are a good example of)

"AFFILIATION OF CLUBS

3

(l) A Club competing in any one of The Premier League, The Football League, The
Football Conference, the Southern Football League, the Isthmian League and the
Northern Premier League shall not be permitted to change its playing name (i.e.
the name under which the Club competes in a Competition), as recorded on Form
“A”, save with the prior written permission of Council.
Any application for a change of playing name must be received by The Association
before 1st April in any calendar year in order for it to be considered by Council for
adoption in the following playing season. Council will use its absolute discretion in
deciding whether to approve a change in a Club’s playing name."

not so long ago, many on here defending Tan tried clutching at straws, that a namechange would be against the rules of the FA and that it can't be done...

As they are applying for a name change does this mean the FA can refuse them permission?

Not really, as it is within the FA rules that they can do so (as Milton Keynes Dons are a good example of)

"AFFILIATION OF CLUBS

3

(l) A Club competing in any one of The Premier League, The Football League, The
Football Conference, the Southern Football League, the Isthmian League and the
Northern Premier League shall not be permitted to change its playing name (i.e.
the name under which the Club competes in a Competition), as recorded on Form
“A”, save with the prior written permission of Council.
Any application for a change of playing name must be received by The Association
before 1st April in any calendar year in order for it to be considered by Council for
adoption in the following playing season. Council will use its absolute discretion in
deciding whether to approve a change in a Club’s playing name."

Thanks for this

has to be officially sanctioned by the FA, yes.
They can refuse it, but I doubt they would. A few well placed cheques would ensure that...

We'll be like the NFL in no time

You are so right - it's the future and I hope we are a part of it.

Even if we were renamed Cardiff Dragons... "Bluebird"58?

Yes. Its the future. Even if we were called Malaysia United. If they play in the city of my birth, they will always be my team.

Yes. Its the future. Even if we were called Malaysia United. If they play in the city of my birth, they will always be my team.

Surely if the team was called Malaysia United, it wouldn't be representing Cardiff, but Malaysia...

I'm go smacked anyone can actually say that.

Yes. Its the future. Even if we were called Malaysia United. If they play in the city of my birth, they will always be my team.

Surely if the team was called Malaysia United, it wouldn't be representing Cardiff, but Malaysia...

I'm go smacked anyone can actually say that.

I'm a realist - looking forward, not back. I'll support whatever team we have at whatever level we play whatever we are called and whatever colours we play in. As long as we stay in the city of Cardiff.

I was born within a goal kick of Ninian Park, been going to games since 1967, this is the best time I have ever known for the club and nothing or no-one is going to deprive me of enjoying the ride.

I'm a realist - looking forward, not back. I'll support whatever team we have at whatever level we play whatever we are called and whatever colours we play in. As long as we stay in the city of Cardiff.

I was born within a goal kick of Ninian Park, been going to games since 1967, this is the best time I have ever known for the club and nothing or no-one is going to deprive me of enjoying the ride.

Wow.