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Damian Spellman

Damian Spellman is a north-east sports reporter for PA Media. Damian joined PA Media in 1998 after spells at the Hartlepool Mail, where he spent six years in news before moving to sport, and the Shields Gazette.

Bruno Guimaraes’ future is a possible headache for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe not losing sleep over Bruno Guimaraes speculation

Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland have paid tribute to former defender Charlie Hurley following his death at the age of 87 (PA)

Sunderland mourn death of club great ‘The King’ Charlie Hurley at age of 87

John O’Shea could continue in his role as interim Republic of Ireland manager in June (Niall Carson/PA)

John O’Shea could stay as interim Ireland boss as permanent appointment delayed

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe (left) is grateful for the support of the club’s hierarchy (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe grateful to Newcastle hierarchy for support through tough spell