Scott Alexander Gladman Pollock (born 12 March 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for Yeovil Town.

Career

Pollock began his career with

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, featuring in the club's youth Football & Education Programme having joined as an under-14. In 2017, Pollock began playing for the then Sunday League team

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after winning their nationwide academy competition in May. He subsequently appeared at the

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later that year, a competition in which he won man of the match and was subsequently handed a trial at

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. They didn't sign Pollock though, stating he was "too slight". Pollock, before playing for

, had a trial with

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. On 14 September 2018, Pollock signed a two year contract with

. Two weeks later, he was selected as a substitute in a

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fixture against

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. In January 2019, Pollock was sent out on loan to St Neots Town. He was recalled following two appearances. Pollock subsequently made his professional league debut on 19 January against

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. In the succeeding February, Pollock rejoined St Neots Town on loan. He was again recalled in April after seven games. 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

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; scoring in the 51st minute. On 26 February 2022, Pollock joined

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side

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on a one-month loan deal. He made his debut that day and opened the scoring just ten minutes in as his side defeated

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3–2. He was recalled in March 2022. In June 2022, following his release from Northampton Town, Pollock joined Boston United on a permanent basis. On 6 March 2023, Pollock signed with Yeovil Town in the

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Career statistics

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Honours

Individual *

Young Player of the Season: 2018–19 *EFL

Apprentice of the Year: 2020

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pollock, Scott 2001 births Living people Footballers from Northampton English footballers Association football midfielders Hashtag United F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players St Neots Town F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Southern Football League players English Football League players National League (English football) players