Following the success of the launch of our new away kit and online club shop in association with Runcorn-based Macronstore Cheshire, the club is by popular demand to take the unusual step of issuing a non-playing 3rd shirt.

During the selection process for the new orange and black kit, which has proved an immediate hit with our supporters, strong consideration was also given during consultation with management, players and a cross-section of fans to a change kit in gun metal grey and neon yellow.

However, when contact was made with the FA via the North West Counties League, it was discovered that this particular strip would be unsuitable due to a potential colour clash with the black of the match officials' clothing. We, therefore, had to remove it from consideration.

However, both the club and Macron have since had a number of enquiries from our fans about whether the shirt, which is primarily gun metal grey with neon yellow facings and trim, could still be made available, despite the fact it cannot be worn in Linnets matches.

By popular demand, we are delighted, with Macronstore Cheshire's support, to be able to do so.

The gun metal and neon yellow shirt is of exactly the same design as the orange and black shirt, unveiled last week. It likewise features our special, commemorative 10th anniversary badge and the logo of our long-standing main club sponsor Millbank.

The new 3rd shirt will become available from June but fans are now able to preview it in our online Macron club shop – accessible via commercial and merchandise on the drop down menu of our website's home page.

Watch this space!