HARTLEPOOL United’s first team squad will be at Victoria Park at 4pm on Monday to launch the club’s new away kit.

The black and gold design was worn for the first time in the game at Leeds United on Boxing Day and again at Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night.

The kit, made from state-of-the-art fibres to improve the comfort of the wearer, will be on sale from the club shop for the first time at 4pm on Monday.

Fans who buy a new shirt at the launch will also be given a free team poster, a Pools top hat and be admitted in to the Victoria Lounge, where the players will be signing autographs and posing for photos.

As well as that, supporters who have bought the shirt will be given a voucher which entitles them to £1 off any drink at the bars inside Victoria Park prior to the game with Gillingham on Tuesday night.

And season ticket holders will be given a voucher which entitles them to bring a friend to the Gillingham game for half price, while Under-16 season ticket holders can bring an Under 16 friend along on Tuesday for free.

“We are confident that the new kit will prove a big hit with our fans,” chief executive Russ Green commented.

“We wanted to do something a little bit different to launch the kit this time and involving the players will hopefully excite the public.

“The club is actively working to forge closer links with its fan base and hopefully this ticket offer is seen as another small step in the right direction.’’ Shirt: Adult £40, junior £35, child £33 Shorts: Adult £18, junior £15 Socks: Adult £10, junior £8.50