The volume of pre-orders is already more than 50 per cent of last season’s overall sales – an amazing show of support for which we thank every single person who has placed an order.

Unfortunately, this phenomenal demand, together with the relocation of retail storage facilities as part of the stadium improvements, has resulted in a delay in the club being able to receive the stock within the expected timeframe.

We now expect that shirts will arrive in the middle of next week, with online orders being prioritised before they are available in-store. We will advise on the club website at the earliest opportunity when orders are ready to start being sent out.

If you selected click and collect for your pre-order and chose a date to collect, we ask supporters to please NOT come into the store on that date, but to wait until you receive a ready to collect email.

We would like to apologise to supporters for the inconvenience, but thank you all for your patience and unbelievable support.