Jamie Sterry Explained

Jamie Sterry
Fullname:Jamie Michael Sterry[1]
Birth Date:21 November 1995[2]
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Doncaster Rovers
Clubnumber:2
Youthyears1:2011–2016
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Years1:2015–2020
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Coventry City (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:South Shields
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2020–2023
Clubs6:Hartlepool United
Caps6:90
Goals6:4
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Doncaster Rovers
Caps7:26
Goals7:0
Club-Update:19:00, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Jamie Michael Sterry (born 21 November 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers.

Sterry came through the ranks with Newcastle United, signing his first professional contract in July 2015 and making his Newcastle debut in 2016. He had spells on loan with Coventry City and Crewe Alexandra before being released by Newcastle in 2020. Sterry had a brief spell with non-League South Shields before joining Hartlepool United. In his first season with the club, Hartlepool earned promotion to League Two after winning the 2021 play-off final on penalties, with Sterry scoring a penalty in the shootout. He left Hartlepool in 2023 having made 102 appearances in total, signing for Doncaster Rovers.

Career

Early career

Sterry began his career with Newcastle United, where he progressed through the youth ranks at St James' Park and signed a professional contract in July 2015. He made his Premier League debut on 15 May 2016, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in place of Moussa Sissoko during a 5–1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur.[3]

On 31 August 2016, he joined Coventry City on loan until January. Sterry scored his first professional goal for Coventry in an FA Cup tie against Morecambe on 6 November 2016.[4]

On 31 January 2018, Sterry joined Crewe Alexandra on loan until the end of the season.[5] He made his Crewe debut on 3 February 2018 at Notts County. He returned to Crewe for a further loan spell in January 2019,[6] but the loan spell was cut short after Sterry made just one appearance (against Northampton Town on 2 March)[7] for Crewe.[8]

On 23 June 2020, Sterry was released by Newcastle United.[9] He joined Northern Premier League side South Shields four months later.[10]

Hartlepool United

On 21 December 2020, Sterry signed for National League club Hartlepool United.[11] He made his debut for Hartlepool the following day in a 4–0 win against Stockport County.[12] On 22 January 2021, he decided to stay with the National League club until the end of the season.[13]

During the 2020–21 season, Sterry played predominantly at right wing back; forming a partnership with Newcastle loanee Lewis Cass.[14] He started in the 2021 National League play-off final for Hartlepool as they drew 1–1 with Torquay United. In the resulting penalty shoot-out, Sterry scored his penalty as Hartlepool were promoted back to League Two.[15] Sterry described the 2020–21 season at Hartlepool as his most enjoyable year by far after his struggles with mental health earlier in his career.[14]

On 12 July 2021, he signed a new two-year contract with Hartlepool.[16] On 11 September 2021, Sterry scored his first Hartlepool goal in a 1–0 victory over Bristol Rovers.[17] Over Christmas 2022, Sterry helped to raise over £1,500 for a local foodbank.[18] He was later nominated as Hartlepool's PFA Community Champion for his efforts.[18]

At the end of the 2022–23 season, Sterry was offered a new deal with Hartlepool but he turned it down in order to explore other options.[19] He made 102 appearances in all competitions for Pools and scored on his final appearance in a 3–1 win against Barrow on 29 April 2023, a day which saw the club relegated back to the National League after results went against them.

Doncaster Rovers

On 26 May 2023, Sterry signed for Doncaster Rovers on a two-year contract.[20]

Career statistics

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ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United2015–16Premier League10000010
2016–17Championship20001030
2017–18Premier League0000103040
2018–19Premier League0020101040
Total30203040120
Coventry City (loan)2016–17League One160210020201
Crewe Alexandra (loan)2017–18League Two9000000090
2018–19League Two1000000010
Total100000000100
South Shields2020–21[22] Northern Premier League2010001141
Hartlepool United2020–21National League270000030300
2021–22League Two372301030442
2022–23League Two262000020282
Total9043010801024
Doncaster Rovers2023–24League Two260000030290
Career total147481401811776

Honours

Newcastle United

Hartlepool United

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed . Premier League . 1 September 2017 . 26 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Jamie Sterry . 11v11 . 21 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Newcastle United 5–1 Tottenham Hotspur . BBC Sport . 15 May 2016 . 27 May 2016.
  4. News: Morecambe 1–1 Coventry City . BBC Sport . 6 November 2016 . 7 November 2016.
  5. News: Crewe Complete Loan Signing Of Newcastle Defender Sterry. 12 April 2018. CreweAlex.net. 31 January 2018.
  6. News: Jamie Sterry: Newcastle United full-back rejoins Crewe Alexandra on loan . 26 January 2019 . BBC Sport . 26 January 2019.
  7. News: Crewe Alexandra 0–2 Northampton Town . 16 April 2019 . BBC Sport . 2 March 2019.
  8. News: Carruthers . Mark . 'I have missed so much football' - Jamie Sterry reveals frustrations after Crewe loan move . 16 April 2019 . Chronicle Live . 25 March 2019.
  9. News: Jack Colback released . 23 June 2020 . Chronicle Live . 23 June 2020.
  10. News: Sterry signs for South Shields . Newcastle United FC . 23 October 2020 . 23 August 2021.
  11. News: Pools sign Jamie Sterry . Hartlepool United FC Official Site . 21 December 2020 . 21 December 2020 . 21 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201221191908/https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/pools-sign-jamie-sterry/ . dead .
  12. News: Hartlepool United 4–0 Stockport County . BBC Sport . 22 December 2020 . 16 July 2021.
  13. News: Reports: Former Newcastle United defender Jamie Sterry agrees to stay at Hartlepool United until the end of the season . Dominic Scurr . Hartlepool Mail . 22 January 2021 . 9 January 2023.
  14. News: Jamie Sterry says he's loved life at Hartlepool United . Matty Jones . The Northern Echo . 15 June 2021 . 16 July 2021.
  15. News: Hartlepool United 1–1 Torquay United . Brent . Pilnick . BBC Sport . 20 June 2021 . 20 June 2021.
  16. News: Jamie Sterry signs new deal . Hartlepool United FC . 12 July 2021 . 16 July 2021 . 16 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210716161034/https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/jamie-sterry-signs-new-deal/#:~:text=We%20are%20delighted%20to%20announce,year%20contract%20at%20Hartlepool%20United.&text=Sterry%2C%20joined%20Pools%20in%20December,Dave%20Challinor's%20side%20last%20season. . dead .
  17. News: Hartlepool United 1–0 Bristol Rovers . BBC Sport . 11 September 2021 . 9 February 2022.
  18. News: Hartlepool United defender scoops PFA award . Joe Ramage . Hartlepool Mail . 2 May 2023 . 3 May 2023.
  19. Web site: Retained List 2022/23 . Hartlepool United FC . 13 May 2023 . 13 May 2023.
  20. Web site: Rovers complete signing of Jamie Sterry . Doncaster Rovers FC . 13 May 2023 . 13 May 2023.
  21. Web site: J. Sterry. Soccerway. 25 April 2017.
  22. Web site: South Shields | Appearances | Jamie Sterry | 2020-2021 | Football Web Pages. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.