Ben Pollock

Ben Pollock (born 6 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Hereford.

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) Defender, midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Hereford
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– Hereford 14 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:53, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

Playing 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]

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.

On 4 October 2019, following 37 appearances for Billingham Synthonia, Ben joined National League North side Hereford FC after impressing manager Russell Slade. He was made available for their FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round tie at Tamworth the following day.

Personal life

His father, Jamie Pollock, is also a former professional footballer.[6] Pollock's brother, Mattie, currently plays for Grimsby Town.

Statistics
As of 25 November 2016.
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2016–17[7]League Two0000002[lower-alpha 1]020
Career total 0000002020
  1. Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. http://www.dunstonutsfc.co.uk/benpollock.html
  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. https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/match-report-for-winterton-rangers/
  6. "Newcastle United | Teams | Profiles | Academy | Academy Player Profile | Ben Pollock". www.nufc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  7. "Games played by Ben Pollock in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
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