SAINTS have today released tantalising new images of next season's Umbro kit.

Andrew Surman is seen modelling the new home strip but with the shirt covered by it's release date - June 13 - with an away kit, two goalkeeper kits and an extensive range of training and bench wear also being released this summer.

The new home kit will be unveiled and available to pre-order at 10am on May 14 and available to buy in the club stores at 9am on Friday, June 13.

The strip will be the first manufactured by Umbro as part of the agreement which has confirmed the sportswear company as the club's official kit supplier for the next five seasons.

Launch dates for the away strip and training kit will be made as soon as the details are finalised.

The club has also made a change to the kit cycle and all future kits will now be used for one season.

Head of retail Leighton Mitchell said: "We have made the decision to move to a one year kit cycle for a number of reasons.

"Firstly the 08/09 season is the last in the current shirt sponsorship agreement with Flybe and at this point in time we cannot confirm who the shirt sponsors will be for the 09/10 season.

"Secondly, a one year cycle brings the club in line with other Umbro contracted clubs and many Premier and Football League clubs. A one year kit cycle will also help provide vital extra revenue to the club.

"Prices will be the same for both home and away kits with infant kits starting at £20, junior kits from £25 including shirts, shorts and socks and adult shirts starting at £40 for the short sleeve version.

"We have an exclusive arrangement with Umbro which means that all Saints kits and associated apparel will continue to only be available to purchase in the club's stores and will not be available to purchase in high street sports retailers. This means that profit made from the sale of merchandise will be invested directly back into the club."