Hundreds of Crewe Alexandra FC fans flocked to a "great" away kit launch event, located within a popular Crewe town centre venue.

Crewe Alex first-team players from the men's and women's teams launched the club's new away kit at Crewe Market Hall on Wednesday 26 July.

The Railwaymen Supporters Society (RSS) event, which ran from 5pm until 8pm, included player meet and greets, face painting, poetry and music from Cat radio.

Hundreds of Crewe Alexandra fans attended the Railwaymen Supporters Society (RSS) event, which ran from 5pm until 8pm (Ryan Parker).

At 6pm, players came out to unveil the new teal and gold kit in front of a large crowd.

New signings, Mickey Demetriou, Jack Powell and Harvey Davies modelled the new strip, as well as Charlie Colkett and Lewis Billington.

Men's first-team manager, Lee Bell, and club mascot, Gresty the Lion, were in attendance along with Mayor of Crewe, Dennis Straine-Francis and local poet, Gareth Williams.

Over 100 of the new away strips were sold at the event, with attendees purchasing food and drink from the market hall outlets.

Crewe Alexandra fan, Grant Coiley (left), was impressed by the away kit launch event (Crewe Alex).

Impressed by the kit launch, Crewe fan, Grant Coiley, told Nub News: "I've not seen the Crewe Market Hall so full.

"The club and the Railwaymen Supporters Society publicised it really well, it was a great event.

"The shirt wow, it's an absolute beauty, isn't it?"

Crewe Alex fans can now purchase the new away kit from the club shop HERE.

Crewe Alexandra defender, Lewis Billington, posing in the new away kit (Ryan Parker).

Check out a Crewe Nub News photo gallery from the event at there top of the article.

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