Scott Pollock

Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock (born 12 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northampton Town.[3]

Scott Pollock
Personal information
Full name Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock[1]
Date of birth (2001-03-12) 12 March 2001
Place of birth Northampton, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Northampton Town [2]
Number 12
Youth career
Northampton Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Hashtag United 6 (2)
2018– Northampton Town 20 (1)
2019 → St Neots Town (loan) 2 (0)
2019 → St Neots Town (loan) 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:30, 8 January 2020 (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.[3] 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.[3][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.[3]

Career statistics
As of match played 6 February 2020.[3][12][13][19][20]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Northampton Town 2018–19 League Two 5000000050
2019–20 15140003[lower-alpha 1]0221
Total 201400030271 [21]
St Neots Town (loan) 2018–19 Southern League 9000000090
Career total 221300030361 [22]
Notes
  1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

Honours

Individual[23]

  • Northampton Town Young Player of the Season: 2018–19
  • Wembley Cup man of the match award (Hashtag Utd)

References
  1. "efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2018-19.pdf" (PDF). EFL. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  2. https://www.ntfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/midfielder/scott-pollock/
  3. "England - S. Scollock". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  4. "Scott Pollock signs 2 year scholarship contract with the club". Northampton Town. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  5. "Scott Pollock's EFL move is Hashtag United's next step into real world". The Guardian. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  6. "HASHTAG ACADEMY FINAL! JACK vs SCOTT". Hashtag United. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  7. "Scott Pollock: Ex-Hashtag United player swaps season ticket for spot in Northampton side". BBC Sport. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  8. "The rise of Hashtag United: from YouTube kickabouts to Football League talent factory". I News. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  9. "Pollock free-kick secures U18s victory". Northampton Town. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  10. "Mansfield Town v Northampton Town - BBC Sport". BBC Sport. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  11. "Scott Pollock joins St Neots Town on work experience". Northampton Town. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  12. "Taylor Parr sends the Saints fans home delirious with late winner against Royston". St Neots Town. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  13. "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.
  14. "Cobblers youngster Camron McWilliams makes Corby Town loan switch". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  15. "Seven youth team players offered or have signed professional contracts". Northampton Town. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  16. "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.
  17. "Northampton Town 1 Mansfield Town 1". Northampton Town. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  18. "'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.
  19. "Displaying items by tag: First Team Match Report". St Neots Town. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  20. "Displaying items by tag: First Team Match Report". St Neots Town. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  21. https://www.ntfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/midfielder/scott-pollock/
  22. https://www.ntfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/midfielder/scott-pollock/
  23. "Aaron Pierre named Grosvenor Casino Player of the Season". Northampton Town. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
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