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Pollock Joins Pools
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Teenage defender Ben Pollock has joined Hartlepool United following a successful trial period
By Dan King - Newcastle United Digital Editor
Teenage defender Ben Pollock has left Newcastle and joined League Two side Hartlepool United.
The 18-year-old was not offered a contract at St. James' Park at the end of his two-year scholarship, and linked up with Pools on trial last season.
He has now joined them on a professional contract and manager Craig Hignett told his Club's official website: "We spotted potential in Ben and he did very well during his trial period.
"He's eager to learn all the time and that's something I want from everyone in the squad, so those are the types of characters we will be trying to bring into the club."
Pollock - the son of former Middlesbrough and Manchester City midfielder Jamie - is a ball-playing centre-back who captained the Magpies in the FA Youth Cup last season.
He also played twice for Peter Beardsley's under-21s last term, making his debut against Derby in January.