The Football Association has revealed its decision to reject Hull City'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.
Today, the FA and Hull both posted identical statements on their websites to clear up any lingering doubt.
The statement read: "The Football Association has agreed with Hull City to clarify the position regarding the club's name change application.
"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."
