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Everton fans' anger at new kit delay Jul 8 2008 by David Prentice, Liverpool Echo EVERTON fans today voiced their frustration after it emerged they must wait another two weeks for the club's new home kit. The launch of the Blues’ new strip was put back until Thursday, July 24 – something the club today said was due to circumstances beyond its control. Any customer who has pre-ordered their 2008 home shirt or kit online, via the mail order service or in store will now receive their order on Wednesday July 23 – 24 hours ahead of the official release date. Club spokesman Ian Ross said: “We have been working closely with supplier JJB and manufacturer Umbro to attempt to minimise the disruption since being made aware of the issue. “It is deeply unfortunate that this situation has occurred but the distribution issues have simply meant the merchandise would not be in the UK in time for its original launch date. “Umbro have apologised to the Club for the inconvenience this causes our supporters and together with JJB and Everton will be doing all in their power to ensure the kit launch does not experience any further problems.” All customers who have pre-ordered online or via the mail order service will be contacted shortly. Any supporter who has pre-ordered in store will be contacted by the store management. Ian MacDonald, from Everton independent supporters, said: “This is a big deal. Everton is a big name and it needs to be shown off around Europe. “It is a big thing for kids to go on holiday with their families and show off their club colours. “Liverpool, on the other side of the city, have had their kit since the beginning of summer. “We finished fifth in the league. Why can’t we have our new colours in summer? We should have got this right five years ago.”