Ben Pollock

Ben Pollock (born 6 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who most plays as a midfielder for National League North club Boston United.

For the American soccer player, see Ben Pollock (soccer).

Ben Pollock
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-01-06) 6 January 1998
Place of birth Bolton, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Boston United
Youth career
2014–2016 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Hartlepool United 0 (0)
2017–2018 Dunston UTS[1] 24 (2)
2018–2019 Billingham Synthonia 37 (8)
2019–2022 Hereford 54 (0)
2022– Boston United 24 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:53, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Career

Pollock spent his youth with Middlesbrough, Leeds United, and Newcastle United, before he signed his first professional contract with Hartlepool United in May 2016 following a successful trial spell.[2][3] He made his senior debut in a 1–0 defeat to Sunderland U23 in an EFL Trophy group match at Victoria Park on 4 October 2016.[4]

On 27 July 2017, Pollock scored for Grimsby Town in a 7–0 win against Winterton Rangers whilst on trial.[5] During the same pre-season, Pollock also went on trial with Harrogate Town.[6]

In July 2018, Pollock signed for Northern League Division 2 team Billingham Synthonia, after his father, Jamie, took over the club as chairman and manager. While at the club, Pollock made the transition from a defender to a centre midfielder.[6]

On 4 October 2019, following 37 appearances for Billingham Synthonia, Pollock joined National League North side Hereford FC after his move to then EFL League Two side Bury fell through. He was made available for Hereford's FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round tie at Tamworth the following day. He won the club's Player of the Year award for the 2021–22 season. Pollock announced his departure from the club on 1 June 2022.[7]

Pollock signed for Boston United on 7 June 2022.[8]

Style of play

Pollock is a versatile footballer and can play centre back, right back and centre midfield.[6]

Personal life

Ben's father, Jamie Pollock, is also a former professional footballer.[9] His brother, Mattie Pollock, plays for Watford.

Career statistics
As of 25 November 2016
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2016–17[10]League Two0000002[lower-alpha 1]020
Career total 0000002020
  1. Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "Ben Pollock". Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. "Hartlepool United: James Martin and Ben Pollock sign professional deals". BBC Sport. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. "Ben Pollock Signs Professional Deal With Hartlepool United". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. 24 May 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  4. Hunter, James (4 October 2016). "Hartlepool 0-1 Sunderland U23s RECAP: Donald Love goal secures victory for the Black Cats". Chronicle. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  5. "Town Power Past Rangers".
  6. "Ben Pollock and a story of setbacks, support from dad Jamie, calls from Paul Wilkinson & Wembley". Teesside Live. 15 April 2021.
  7. "Hereford FC 'player of season' leaves". Hereford Times. 1 June 2022.
  8. "United confirm Pollock signing". Boston United. 7 June 2022.
  9. "Newcastle United | Teams | Profiles | Academy | Academy Player Profile | Ben Pollock". www.nufc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  10. "Games played by Ben Pollock in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
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