Mike Ashley to Give Away £2.4M Worth of Jackets If Newcastle Beat West Ham

Newcastle United fans are in for a special treat if their team are victorious in Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.

In addition to a potential three points, supporters could receive an upgrade to their winter wardrobe, courtesy of a special offer from Sports Direct, the company run by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Unsurprisingly, considering Ashley's low standing with the Geordie support, the offer hasn't gone down all that well: 

"

@NUFC oh do.go.away. Once again proving club is vehicle for selling fattys tat

— michael taylor (@michael33495998) January 14, 2016"

"

@NUFC did Callum the intern screw up the bulk buy?

— iwantcurlyhair2 (@Iwantcurlyhair2) January 14, 2016"

"

@NUFC i would check the fire rating of those jackets....they look flammable....

— Ged (@northernersrock) January 14, 2016"

"

@NUFC GET THIS DOWN, ABSOLUTE EMBARRASSMENT

— Ryan (@JustCallMeRyan1) January 14, 2016"

"

@NUFC embarrassment. I'd rather go naked.

— anthony brady (@antob83) January 14, 2016"

The offer does, of course, depend on Newcastle beating the high-flying Hammers on Saturday, which isn't all that likely.

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