The 24-year-old made 8 first-team appearances for Premier League side Newcastle United after progressing through the ranks at St James’ Park.

He was handed a Premier League bow by Rafa Benítez in May 2016 and had loan spells with Coventry City and Crewe Alexandra either side of being part of Newcastle’s Championship side in 2016/17.

He also played in several cup games for the Magpies, the last of which came in a 4-2 Emirates FA Cup win at Blackburn Rovers in January 2019.

He was released by his boyhood club in June.

After leaving Newcastle, Sterry signed for Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division side South Shields in October.

He played a big part in their recent FA Cup success with a victory over Pools` league rivals FC Halifax Town.

Manager Dave Challinor told https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk: “I am delighted to have Jamie on board with us. His pedigree and undoubtedly quality will be a big positive for us at an important time. We had conversations during the off season but couldn’t put a deal together that suited everyone, but circumstances have changed slightly and he’s finally with us.

“He has the ambition to get himself back into the EFL but recognised that at the minute he needs to be playing games to put himself back on the map. His ability to play in different positions is huge for us and his standards in terms of being at a Premier League club for so long will rub off on other players within the dressing room”.