Scott Pollock

**Last statistical update: 00:58, 10 April 2023 (UTC)**

**Scott Pollock** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Pollock didn't start playing football outside of primary school until around the age of 11, with his first club being Grange Park Rangers. At some point later, he trialled as an outfielder and a goalkeeper - having played there at school - at Leicester City. He wasn't signed by *The Foxes*, who deemed him "too small" to be a 'keeper - which made him decide to continue only as an outfielder. Pollock then went off to Northampton Town, originally joining their academy in the 2016–17 season as an under-16 trialist.

### HTU

2016–18
Pollock took part in the first season of the Hashtag Academy in mid-2017. Having early on impressed Seb Carmichael-Brown, who noted that viewers should "remember the name" of the midfielder, he went on win the entire process - defeating Jack Durkin in the final. Pollock was immediately moved into the first-team squad and made his debut for *The Tags* as a substitute in an 8–0 victory in Division 5 at the Emirates Stadium versus Arsenal For Everyone. His starting bow came in Jersey on 22 July 2017 against St. John. Pollock's first goal arrived in his third appearance in a 4–3 victory over Great Britain Deaf Football, which preceded the midfielder netting once and assisting twice (both for Dan Brown) in a 6–2 triumph at Aston Villa Staff.

Pollock concluded 2017 with assists (for Sam Adams and Phil Martin) against Stoke City Staff and Tekkers Town, the latter at Wembley Stadium as he won Player of the Match in the Wembley Cup final, before scoring his third and final HTU goal in a match on Spanish soil versus Eibar XI at Atxabalpe. After assisting Dan Brown as he lost for the first time in a HTU shirt on 13 May 2018 at Newquay, the midfielder notched his sixth and last assist (for Hussein Isa) in his final appearance as *The Tags* thrashed Primetubers 10–2 at the bet365 Stadium. Towards the end of his time with the club, after the Wembley Cup, Pollock had a trial with Crystal Palace - having been spotted by club ambassador Mark Bright, who was the co-commentator for the Tekkers Town win. *The Eagles* would not sign him, noting he was "too slight".

### Post-HTU

Northampton Town
At the beginning of 2018–19, Pollock started as an under-18 trialist and scored 2 goals in 2 games. On 14 September 2018, it was announced that the midfielder had penned a two-year scholarship with *The Cobblers*. Within a few weeks, Pollock was promoted onto their senior squad's bench for a 29 September Sky Bet League Two away match with Mansfield Town; but wouldn't be subbed on in a four-goal defeat. Having been out on loan, he was selected as a substitute again on 19 January 2019 versus Cambridge United, with manager Keith Curle selecting him to come on in place of Shaun McWilliams after 44 minutes of an eventual 3–2 loss. Pollock was again an unused sub on 26 January for a home draw with Morecambe.

Pollock wouldn't return to first-team level until the succeeding April, having remained out on loan at St Neots Town, though would then make 4 consecutive starts in league fixtures with Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town, Bury and Oldham Athletic as *The Cobblers* placed 15th. In that run of games, Pollock assisted Sam Foley versus Mansfield and Sam Hoskins against Oldham. During the subsequent season of 2019–20, Pollock would make 18 appearances in all competitions; 6 of which were as a starter. He would also score his first senior goal for the club, netting the opener of a two-goal victory away to Carlisle United on 22 October 2019. Northampton Town would win promotion via the play-offs at the campaign's end.

Across 2020–21, Pollock would not any matchday squad at first-team level. He made a return to their senior fold in 2021–22 with *The Cobblers* back in Sky Bet League Two, though would spend the first seven months of the season on the bench in league action; totalling 22 occassions without an appearance in that competition, though the midfielder did feature 4 times across the Carabao Cup and the Papa Johns Trophy - scoring in the latter versus Forest Green Rovers on 31 August 2021. After a loan stint with Boston United across February and March 2022, the midfielder participated in his first league match for Northampton Town since 7 March 2020 on 9 April 2022 as they drew 0–0 at home to Bradford City. A sub showing against Harrogate Town followed just over a week later.

Pollock was released at the conclusion of the 2021–22 campaign.

St Neots Town (loan)
On 4 January 2019, Pollock was sent on a work experience loan to the Southern League - Premier Division Central with St Neots Town. He featured in league matches with Royston Town and Leiston before heading back to his parent club. It was confirmed on 5 April that he had been recalled by his parent club, having made a total of 8 appearances for *The Saints*.

Boston United (loan)
26 February 2022 saw Pollock sign with National League North outfit Boston United on a one-month loan deal. He netted during his debut later that day, as he scored the opener of a 3–2 victory at home to Kettering Town. After appearing further versus Leamington on 5 March, the midfielder scored his second goal for *The Pilgrims* in a 12 March one-goal win at Guiseley. After appearances against Alfreton Town and Gateshead, Pollock had returned to Northampton Town by the end of March.

Boston United
Boston United of the National League North revealed the permanent arrival of Pollock on 23 June 2022. His secondary competitive bow occurred on 6 August as *The Pilgrims* lost 5–3 at home to Southport. In his penultimate match of the month, Pollock scored the first goal of his second spell in a 27 August on the road to Scarborough Athletic. On 3 September, the midfielder notched a brace in a 3–2 loss at Blackwell Meadows to Darlington. Across the rest of the month, he scored further in fixtures with Buxton and AFC Telford United. Between 8 October and 8 November, Pollock scored 5 goals across 3 matches with Hereford (brace), Alfreton Town and Kidderminster Harriers (brace). On 3 December, Pollock netted a 51-minute hat-trick in a three-goal home triumph over Leamington.

After a 7 January 2023 goal against Gloucester City and a 4 February final appearance versus Alfreton Town, Pollock left Boston United in favour of a move to league above Yeovil Town on 6 March.

Yeovil Town
National League club Yeovil Town completed the signing of Pollock on 6 March 2023 for an undisclosed fee. He came off the bench to replace Callum Harriott in a loss to Bromley on 25 March, prior to starting for first time on 1 April as they suffered defeat to Southend United.

## Personal Life

Pollock attended the University of Northampton (2019–2021) and the Manchester Metropolitan University (2022–?).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (13)
* List of appearances of Scott Pollock

Goals (3)
* \*indicates date is that of the video upload.

Hashtag United  v  Great Britain Deaf Football

Aston Villa Staff  v  Hashtag United

Eibar XI  v  Hashtag United

## External Links

* Wikipedia
* Soccerbase
* Soccerway
* World Football

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "#MYJOURNEYSOFAR: SCOTT POLLOCK" , 9 April 2020.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "SCOTT POLLOCK SIGNS 2 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT WITH THE CLUB" , 14 September 2018.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Scott Pollock's EFL move is Hashtag United's next step into real world" , 23 January 2019.
4. ↑ "THE RETAINED LIST" , 20 May 2022.
5. ↑ "SCOTT POLLOCK JOINS ST NEOTS TOWN ON WORK EXPERIENCE" , 4 January 2019.
6. ↑ "Taylor Parr sends the Saints fans home delirious with late winner against Royston" (archived) , 20 May 2022.
7. ↑ "Goals at either end of the game see The Saints home to another three points against Leiston" (archived) , 20 May 2022.
8. ↑ "Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to @HitchinTownFC we can reveal that striker @Garywharton\_ has departed the club and midfielder @Scott\_pollock12 has been recalled by @ntfc" , 5 April 2019.
9. ↑ "Scott Pollock" .
10. ↑ "SCOTT POLLOCK JOINS BOSTON UNITED ON LOAN" , 26 February 2022.
11. ↑ "Pollock primed for permanent switch" , 23 June 2022.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Scott Pollock arrives in Somerset" , 6 March 2023.
13. ↑ "Scott Pollock" .