Brian Edward Pollard (born 22 May 1954) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Born in York, Pollard started his career with hometown club York City as an amateur, before signing a professional contract in March 1972.[2] From 1971 to 1972 he was capped five times for England at youth level.[2][3] He joined Watford for a record fee of £33,000 in November 1977.[2] He then signed for Mansfield Town for a fee of £45,000 in January 1980.[2] He joined Blackpool on a trial basis in August 1981,[2] where he featured in one league game.[1] He rejoined York in September after a one-month trial.[2] He moved into non-League football with Football Conference outfit Scarborough in June 1984, scoring four goals in 10 appearances in all competitions before moving to Chesterfield on a non-contract basis in September.[2][4] After making one substitute appearance in the league for Chesterfield he returned to Scarborough, making 10 appearances and scoring three goals in all competitions before leaving the club for a second time to join Hartlepool United in January 1985 on non-contract terms.[1][4] Over these two spells, he made 17 league appearances and scored five goals for Scarborough in the 1984–85 season over.[4] Pollard then moved to non-League side North Ferriby United, where he played from 1985 to 1986.[2] He then played for Sherburn of the Scarborough and District League, where he also ran a pub.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 196. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Citizen Publications. p. 81. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
  3. ^ Batters, Dave (2008). York City The Complete Record. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. p. 428. ISBN 978-1-85983-633-0.
  4. ^ a b c Adamson, Steve (1998). Scarborough Football Club: The Official History 1879–1998. Yore Publications. p. 196. ISBN 1-874427-92-5.
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