Newcastle's official twitter posts sarcastic tweet after Benitez exit

Newcastle United have launched their home kit for the new season but in the wake of Rafa Benitez's departure and his passionate statement to the fans, the social media department appear to be having a bit of fun with the unveiling.

Alongside a tweet announcing the new black and white strip is now in stores, Newcastle told fans to 'form an orderly queue' alongside an emoji of a person face palming.

Benitez left on Monday morning after he failed to agree a new contract with Mike Ashley and the Spaniard admitted a lack of vision and long-term planning from those at the top was the reason for his exit in a statement.

Fans were obviously left furious at the news Benitez would be leaving and it came as the latest blow during Ashley's ownership. However, they were left even more infuriated just a few hours later.

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The club chose to add insult to injury by posting a short video on their social channels that urged supporters to 'form an orderly queue' for their new home kit.

The sarcastic nature of the post was poorly received and there was instant backlash to the post on social media with tensions at the club running so high.

@paulwallsend wrote: 'What crass timing from an awful football club, you should be ashamed of yourselves.

@leerobson23 added: 'Are you actually trolling fans or what? Ludicrous behaviour.'

One fan, @ali_pericles, tweeted a picture of a man stood next to a flip chart that read: 'the best time to delete this tweet was immediately after sending it, the second best time is now'.

In the statement, Benitez held nothing back when outlining the reasons behind his acrimonious exit, insisting he wanted to stay but 'it became increasingly clear that those at the top did not share my vision'.

He wrote: 'Dear NUFC fans, Thank you for three fantastic, exciting and, at times, challenging years.

'What we have had here - your support, your affection and your passion - has been unbelievable for me. St James' Park has been always special, the 5-1 win against Tottenham, 15-05-2016, was so emotional that since that day I have always felt as though I belonged at Newcastle and I thank you for making me feel so welcome and at home.

‘Thank you to everyone at the club who has helped the team and of course to the fine players who grew and fought with us and to the staff (one of the best I have ever shared time with).

‘From winning the Championship, to our two seasons in the Premier League, fans, staff and players have all been United. I wanted to stay, but I didn't just want to sign an extended contract, I wanted to be part of a project. Unfortunately, it became increasingly clear to me that those at the top of the club did not share the same vision.

‘I’m very sad about that, but I do not regret for one moment my decision to come to Tyneside and I’m very proud about what we achieved together. I will always have you in my heart. Best of luck for the future. C’mon Toons!’.