SIGN THE STRIPES KICKS OFF NEW SEASON WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR FANS

Northern Rock's dedicated fan website - Sign the Stripes - kicks off the new Premier League season at St James' Park by offering a fantastic 'live the dream' prize for two lucky fans, which will take them closer to the action then ever before.

Working in partnership with NUFC , club sponsor Northern Rock is offering the winner and a friend the unique opportunity to walk out through the tunnel and stand in the dugout as Newcastle United run out for the first home game of the season.They will then be given some of the best seats in the stadium to watch the rest of the game.

The website is also offering another exclusive prize - a framed copy of the new PUMA home shirt, signed by all the Newcastle players.The lucky winner will be presented with the shirt at half time during a Premier league game at St James' Park.The prize will also include two tickets for the match itself.

"We're delighted with the response we've had so far from Newcastle fans from all over the world to the 'Sign the Stripes' website," said Paul Cairney, assistant director of brand and sponsorship at Northern Rock."We hope fans will continue to support and use the site and keep coming back to take advantage of these 'live the dream' opportunities."

To be in with a chance of winning either or both of these prizes simply go to www.signthestripes.co.uk and fill in the relevant form.Entries close for the Dugout competition on Sunday 8th August at 10pm and for the PUMAhome shirt competition on Sunday 22nd August at 10pm with the winners to be drawn on Monday 9th August at 10am and Monday 23rd August at 10am respectively.