Scott Pollock
Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock (born 12 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northampton Town.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 March 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Northampton, England | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Northampton Town | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Youth career | |||
Northampton Town | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Hashtag United | 0 | (0) |
2018– | Northampton Town | 16 | (1) |
2019 | → St Neots Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2022 | → Boston United (loan) | 5 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:30, 14 March 2022 (UTC) |
Career
Pollock began his career with Northampton Town, featuring in the club's youth Football & Education Programme having joined as an under-14.[4][5] In 2017, Pollock began playing for Hashtag United after winning their nationwide academy competition in May.[6] 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; club ambassador Mark Bright had spotted him while commentating on the event.[5][7] Crystal Palace didn't retain Pollock, stating he was "too slight".[5] He was moved to Northampton Town's U18s ahead of 2018–19.[5]
Pollock, before playing for Hashtag United, had a trial with Leicester City.[8]
On 14 September 2018, Pollock signed a two-year scholarship with Northampton Town.[4][9] Two weeks later, he was selected as a substitute in a League Two fixture against Mansfield Town.[10] In January 2019, Pollock was sent out on a work experience loan to St Neots Town.[11] He was recalled following two appearances.[12][13] Pollock subsequently made his professional league debut on 19 January against Cambridge United.[2] In the succeeding February, Pollock rejoined St Neots Town on loan.[14] During which time, Pollock was offered his first professional contract by his parent team.[15] He was again recalled in April after seven games.[16]
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 at Sixfields Stadium.[2][17][18]
On 22 October 2019, Pollock netted his first goal in a 2–0 away win over Carlisle United; scoring in the 51st minute.[2]
On 26 February 2022, Pollock joined National League North side Boston United on a one-month loan deal.[19] He made his debut that day and opened the scoring just ten minutes in as his side defeated Kettering Town 3–2.[20]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Northampton Town | 2018–19 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
2019–20 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
2020–21 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2021–22 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 2 | ||
St Neots Town (loan) | 2018–19 | Southern League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Boston United (loan) | 2021–22 | National League North | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
Career total | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 4 |
- Notes
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
Honours
Individual
- Northampton Town Young Player of the Season: 2018–19[23]
- LFE League Two Apprentice of the Year: 2020[24]
References
- "efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2018-19.pdf" (PDF). EFL. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- "England - S. Pollock". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Cobblers pair Scott Pollock and Max Dyche to be recalled from loan spells". www.northamptonchron.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- "Scott Pollock signs 2 year scholarship contract with the club". Northampton Town. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Scott Pollock's EFL move is Hashtag United's next step into real world". The Guardian. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- "HASHTAG ACADEMY FINAL! JACK vs SCOTT". Hashtag United. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Scott Pollock: Ex-Hashtag United player swaps season ticket for spot in Northampton side". BBC Sport. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- "The rise of Hashtag United: from YouTube kickabouts to Football League talent factory". I News. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- "Pollock free-kick secures U18s victory". Northampton Town. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Mansfield Town v Northampton Town - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Scott Pollock joins St Neots Town on work experience". Northampton Town. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Taylor Parr sends the Saints fans home delirious with late winner against Royston". St Neots Town. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Goals at either end of the game see The Saints home to another three points against Leiston". St Neots Town. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Cobblers youngster Camron McWilliams makes Corby Town loan switch". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Seven youth team players offered or have signed professional contracts". Northampton Town. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- "Dan's the man as a Trendall double helps the Saints to three valuable points at Hitchin". St Neots Town. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- "Northampton Town 1 Mansfield Town 1". Northampton Town. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- "'It's a dream come true' – Hometown boy Scott Pollock opens up about his 'amazing' Cobblers debut". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- "SCOTT POLLOCK JOINS BOSTON UNITED ON LOAN". www.ntfc.co.uk. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- "Match Report: Boston United 3 – 2 Kettering Town". www.bostonunited.co.uk. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- "Displaying items by tag: First Team Match Report". St Neots Town. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- "Displaying items by tag: First Team Match Report". St Neots Town. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- "Aaron Pierre named Grosvenor Casino Player of the Season". Northampton Town. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- "Scott Pollock - LFE League Two Apprentice of the Year 2020". LFE. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
External links
- Scott Pollock at Soccerway
- Scott Pollock at Soccerbase