BPL: Hull City formally applies to change name to Hull Tigers

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Hull City have formally applied to the Football Association to change their name to Hull Tigers, a spokesman for the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

The move, which faces fierce opposition from a group of Hull fans, is the idea of owner Assem Allam, who believes it will enhance the club's commercial appeal.

"We have sent a letter to the Football Association this week asking for them to consider our request to change the club's playing name from next season," a Hull spokesman told Britain's Press Association.

Allam has already changed Hull's company name to Hull City Tigers, but he needs permission from English governing body the FA to change the club's playing name.

Allam previously described the 'City' suffix as "lousy" and common", prompting a wave of protests from fan group 'City Till We Die'.

The 74-year-old Egypt-born businessman sparked further controversy when he said of the protesters: "They can die as soon as they want; as long as they leave the club for the majority who just want to watch good football."