Scott Pollock
{{short description|English footballer (born 2001)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Scott Pollock
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock{{cite news|title=efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2018-19.pdf|url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/image/201920/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2018-19.pdf|access-date=31 August 2019|work=EFL}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|3|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = Northampton, England
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub = Brackley Town
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2016
| youthclubs1 = Northampton Town
| youthyears2 = 2017–2018
| youthclubs2 = Hashtag United
| youthyears3 = 2018
| youthclubs3 = Northampton Town
| years1 = 2017–2018
| clubs1 = Hashtag United
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2018–2022
| clubs2 = Northampton Town
| caps2 = 18
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2019
| clubs3 = → St Neots Town (loan)
| caps3 = 9
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2022
| clubs4 = → Boston United (loan)
| caps4 = 5
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2022–2023
| clubs5 = Boston United
| caps5 = 27
| goals5 = 14
| years6 = 2023–2024
| clubs6 = Yeovil Town
| caps6 = 7
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2024–
| clubs7 = Brackley Town
| caps7 = 23
| goals7 = 3
| club-update = 20:45, 29 March 2025 (UTC)
}}
Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock (born 12 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for {{English football updater|BrackleT}} club Brackley Town.
Career
Pollock began his career with Northampton Town, featuring in the club's youth Football & Education Programme having joined as an under-14.{{cite news|title=Scott Pollock signs 2 year scholarship contract with the club|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2018/september/scott_pollock/|access-date=19 January 2019|work=Northampton Town|date=14 September 2018}}{{cite news|title=Scott Pollock's EFL move is Hashtag United's next step into real world|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/23/hashtag-united-set-sights-local-interest-northampton-town?CMP=share_btn_tw|access-date=23 January 2019|work=The Guardian|date=23 January 2019}} In 2017, Pollock began playing for the then Sunday League team Hashtag United after winning their nationwide academy competition in May.{{cite news|title=HASHTAG ACADEMY FINAL! JACK vs SCOTT|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGiFlqAdEKs|access-date=19 January 2019|work=Hashtag United|date=21 May 2017}} He subsequently appeared at the EE Wembley Cup later that year, a competition in which he won man of the match and was subsequently handed a trial at Crystal Palace. They didn't sign Pollock though, stating he was "too slight".
Pollock, before playing for Hashtag United, had a trial with Leicester City.{{cite news|title=The rise of Hashtag United: from YouTube kickabouts to Football League talent factory|url=https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/hashtag-united-youtube-channel-scott-pollock-northampton-town-interview-1044293|access-date=18 November 2019|work=I News|date=15 November 2019}}
On 14 September 2018, Pollock signed a two-year contract with Northampton Town.{{cite news|title=Pollock free-kick secures U18s victory|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2018/september/youth_010918/|access-date=19 January 2019|work=Northampton Town|date=1 September 2018}} Two weeks later, he was selected as a substitute in a League Two fixture against Mansfield Town.{{cite news|title=Mansfield Town v Northampton Town - BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45610095|access-date=19 January 2019|work=BBC Sport|date=29 September 2018}} In January 2019, Pollock was sent out on loan to St Neots Town.{{cite news|title=Scott Pollock joins St Neots Town on work experience|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2019/january/scott_pollock_work_experience/|access-date=19 January 2019|work=Northampton Town|date=4 January 2019}} He was recalled following two appearances.{{cite news|title=Taylor Parr sends the Saints fans home delirious with late winner against Royston|url=https://www.stneotstownfc.co.uk/item/2053-taylor-parr-sends-the-saints-fans-home-delirious-with-late-winner-against-royston.html|access-date=19 January 2019|work=St Neots Town|date=5 January 2019}}{{cite news|title=Goals at either end of the game see The Saints home to another three points against Leiston|url=https://www.stneotstownfc.co.uk/item/2055-goals-at-either-end-of-the-game-see-the-saints-home-to-another-three-points.html|access-date=19 January 2019|work=St Neots Town|date=9 January 2019}} Pollock subsequently made his professional league debut on 19 January against Cambridge United.{{cite news |title=England - S. Pollock |work=Soccerway |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/Pott-Scollock/574061// |access-date=19 January 2019}} In the succeeding February, Pollock rejoined St Neots Town on loan.{{cite news|title=Cobblers youngster Camron McWilliams makes Corby Town loan switch|url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-youngster-camron-mcwilliams-makes-corby-town-loan-switch-1-8820408|access-date=19 January 2019|work=Northampton Chronicle & Echo|date=21 February 2019}} He was again recalled in April after seven games.{{cite news|title=Dan's the man as a Trendall double helps the Saints to three valuable points at Hitchin|url=http://www.stneotstownfc.co.uk/item/2099-dan-s-the-man-as-a-trendall-double-helps-the-saints-to-three-valuable-points-at-hitchin.html|access-date=7 April 2019|work=St Neots Town|date=6 April 2019}}
Pollock started in League Two for the first time on 13 April as Northampton drew 1–1 with Mansfield Town. He assisted Sam Foley's goal.
On 22 October 2019, Pollock netted his first goal in a 2–0 away win over Carlisle United; scoring in the 51st minute.
On 26 February 2022, Pollock joined National League North side Boston United on a one-month loan deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2022/february/pollock_loan/|title=SCOTT POLLOCK JOINS BOSTON UNITED ON LOAN|website=www.ntfc.co.uk|date=26 February 2022|accessdate=1 March 2022}} He made his debut that day and opened the scoring just ten minutes in as his side defeated Kettering Town 3–2.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonunited.co.uk/teams/24809/match-centre/1-9377601/report|title=Match Report: Boston United 3 – 2 Kettering Town|website=www.bostonunited.co.uk|date=26 February 2022|accessdate=1 March 2022}} He was recalled in March 2022.{{Cite web |title=Cobblers pair Scott Pollock and Max Dyche to be recalled from loan spells |url=https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-pair-scott-pollock-and-max-dyche-to-be-recalled-from-loan-spells-3618977 |access-date=2022-03-24 |website=www.northamptonchron.co.uk |language=en}}
In June 2022, following his release from Northampton Town, Pollock joined Boston United on a permanent basis.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonunited.co.uk/news/pollock-primed-for-permanent-switch-2709984.html|title=Pollock primed for permanent switch|website=www.bostonunited.co.uk|date=23 June 2022}}
On 6 March 2023, Pollock signed with Yeovil Town in the National League South.{{Cite web |last=Yeovil Town FC |title=TRANSFER Scott Pollock arrives in Somerset |url=https://www.ytfc.net/transfer-scott-pollock-arrives-in-somerset/ |access-date=2023-03-06 |language=en-GB}} On 12 April 2024, Pollock departed Yeovil Town after the mutual termination of his contract, having not featured during the 2023–24 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.ytfc.net/player-news-scott-pollock-departs-the-glovers/ |title=Player News {{!}} Scott Pollock departs the Glovers |publisher=Yeovil Town F.C. |date=12 April 2024 |access-date=13 April 2024 }}
In June 2024, Pollock signed for National League North side Brackley Town.{{cite web |url=https://www.brackleytownfc.com/news/new-signing-scott-pollock-joins-brackley-town-2856776.html |title=NEW SIGNING: SCOTT POLLOCK JOINS BRACKLEY TOWN |publisher=Brackley Town F.C. |date=16 June 2024 |access-date=19 June 2024 }}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 25 March 2025}}
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Honours
Brackley Town:
- National League North: 2024–25{{cite news|date=26 April 2025|title=Brackley delighted by 'extraordinary' promotion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx251qk1zzvo|access-date=26 April 2025|website=BBC Sport}}
Individual
- Northampton Town Young Player of the Season: 2018–19{{cite news|title=Aaron Pierre named Grosvenor Casino Player of the Season|url=https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2019/may/2019eosd_report/|access-date=5 May 2019|work=Northampton Town|date=5 May 2019}}
- EFL League Two Apprentice of the Year: 2020{{cite news|title=Scott Pollock - LFE League Two Apprentice of the Year 2020|url=https://www.lfe.org.uk/news/scott-pollock-lfe-league-two-apprentice-of-the-year-2020/|access-date=28 August 2020|work=LFE|date=27 August 2020}}
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{Soccerway|scott-pollock/574061}}
- {{Soccerbase|116368}}
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Category:Footballers from Northampton
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Hashtag United F.C. players
Category:Northampton Town F.C. players
Category:St Neots Town F.C. players
Category:Boston United F.C. players
Category:Yeovil Town F.C. players
Category:Brackley Town F.C. players
Category:Southern Football League players
Category:English Football League players