Pollok are delighted to announce the signing of experienced goalkeeper Patrick O’Neil, who was most recently with Dumbarton.
The 34-year-old spent eight years at Brechin City early in his career, and was with Dumbarton from 2021-2026, during which time he spent time on loan at Troon and Gartcairn.
Patrick’s away and third shirts are now available to sponsor.
Welcome to Pollok Patrick!
We are pleased to confirm that supporters’ buses have been arranged for four of our early-season away games to Dalbeattie, Newton Stewart, Brechin and Gretna.
The fixture gods have decided to send us to all three of our Dumfries and Galloway league away days by mid-September, and we have also been drawn to face Brechin City in the South Challenge Cup.
All buses will depart from Newlandsfield and departure times are subject to change. In the event of a change, all supporters booked will be notified.
Seats can be bought at the links below or by emailing info@pollokfc.com
It should be noted that the club expects all supporters riding on these buses to behave in such a way that does not contravene our unacceptable conduct policy. We reserve the right to refuse future travel to supporters whose behaviour goes against this policy.
We are delighted to announce that John Dunn has joined our coaching team over the summer.
The experienced 52-year-old holds a UEFA C License, and has worked with a number of clubs in the Dundee area including Dundee Violet, Lochee Harp, Carnoustie Panmure and most recently Kirriemuir Thistle.
We are delighted to have him working alongside Stewart, Chris and Josh as we work towards our first season in the Lowland League West.
Pollok FC can confirm that forward Aaron Wilson has completed a permanent move to West of Scotland Third Division side Royal Albert.
Aaron signed for Pollok last summer from Johnstone Burgh U20s and made an immediate impact with a memorable injury time winner away to his former club in August. Injury severely limited his game time last season and he scored one more goal away to East Craigie before a successful loan move at Royal Albert where he helped the Stonehouse side to promotion with a second-placed finish.
Aaron moves on with the best wishes of all at the club, and our gratitude for his contribution over the last year.
Last year was our biggest year yet, and we are looking forward to even better numbers starting with our first-ever match at Tier 5 against Troon on Saturday 25th July.
Yet again, pre-match sandwiches will be provided by Boca and half-time pies come from award-winning David Cox Butchers. With later kick-off times, our timings are changing slightly. Hospitality guests will now get complimentary drinks for ninety minutes before kick-off and thirty minutes after full-time, with a drink at half-time also.
Match sponsorship is also available, and for just £150 you get two hospitality spaces and will feature on our match graphics and inside our matchday programme. You will also choose the Pollok man of the match on the day. Contact commercial@pollokfc.com if you are interested in match sponsorships.
Feedback from our guests last year was overwhelmingly positive, so whether you are a lifelong Lok fan, an away fan, a curious neutral or someone just looking for a good day out on Glasgow’s Southside, then give hospitality a try.
All league fixtures are available for bookings now via Fanbase.
All at Pollok F.C. were saddened to learn of the recent passing of former player Ian Hilley.
While with Muirend Amateurs, Ian had a successful trial for Pollok in the club’s 3-1 home victory over Dunipace on St. Andrew’s Day 1957 leading to his signing for the ‘Lok. On the following two Saturdays he netted hat-tricks, at home to Renfrew in a 5-3 win and away to Vale of Leven in a 6-2 win.
It is unsurprising given those stats that the seniors were attracted to Ian. Bob Shankly, manager of Third Lanark, met with him, and, after a whirlwind Junior career of three games, Ian signed for the Hi-Hi.
He was soon joined at Cathkin Park by his brother Dave, another recruit from Newlandsfield, and together they were part of the Third Lanark side who lost out in the 1959 League Cup Final against Heart of Midlothian.
Despite his cup final appearance, Ian was never really a first team regular at Cathkin and moved on to Berwick Rangers for the 1960-1 season. He netted three times in 19 appearances for The Borderers before returning to Pollok for the 1961-2 season.
Unfortunately for Ian, the emergence of Felix McGrogan and Billy Best in the wide areas, both who would go on to have long senior careers, restricted his game time, but he was in the side which lost out in the Scottish Junior Cup quarter-final to Glenafton Athletic on 24th March 1962 in front of a crowd estimated at the 7,700 mark.
The club passes on its sincerest condolences to Ian’s loved ones at this sad time.
Ian’s granddaughter Amanda is raising money to support East Park Gardens Care Home who looked after him in his final days, and you can support that campaign here.
We are delighted to confirm that striker Bob McHugh has signed a contract extension, committing him to Pollok for next season!
The experienced former Motherwell and Greenock Morton forward signed last summer from St Cadoc’s and ended the campaign as our top scorer with his 22 goals playing a massive part in our promotion to the Lowland League West. He rounded off the season with a hat-trick against St Cadoc’s in a 9-1 victory.
Bob came off the bench in yesterday’s friendly draw against Partick Thistle and we look forward to him joining us for the exciting new journey ahead of us!
Bob’s home, away and third kits are now available to sponsor for 26-27.
We are delighted to be able to offer player sponsorships for the 26-27 season for our home, away and third kits, all of which are available on our online store.
Sponsor a player’s shirt this season and you get:
In the event of a player departing during the season, we will move you over to another available sponsorship.
This is a great opportunity to support your favourite player, and to play a part in the Pollok FC matchday experience!
Ahead of our first pre-season friendly against Partick Thistle this Saturday, we would like to confirm the arrangements for supporters of both teams. Given the significant four-figure crowd expected, it has been necessary to make some changes to the usual matchday logistics at Newlandsfield. We ask supporters to follow these instructions, and appreciate your understanding as we look to ensure the match runs smoothly. Please direct any questions to info@pollokfc.com
Home Supporters
Home supporters and neutrals should enter via the gate on Newlandsfield Road between Loks and Morrisons. Members should enter through the members’ gate as usual, which can also be used by home supporters who are unable to use the stairs at the main gate. Our fans are asked to stand along the covered enclosure side and behind the Newlandsfield Road goals.
Toilets and the pie hut can be accessed as normal. Cash and card will be accepted at the pie hut.
Please have digital tickets ready to scan when you reach the turnstile to minimise delays. There will be a cash gate in operation for home supporters, but in the event of the ground reaching capacity this will cease.
Away Aupporters
Away supporters should enter through the main turnstiles at Newburgh Street, and watch the match from the pitch-side terrace to the right as you enter and behind the far-side goal. Toilets are located outside the pavilion, and food and drink will be available to purchase from the stall in front of the pavilion. Cash and card will be accepted.
Admission for away fans will be by ticket only, and tickets are still available online. Please have digital tickets ready to scan when you reach the turnstile to minimise delays.
Alcohol and pyrotechnics
As always, alcohol and pyrotechnic devices/fireworks are strictly prohibited. Stewards will be carrying out bag searches at the entrances and those found in possession of such items may be refused entry or ejected from the ground.
Entry/re-entry to the ground
Given the anticipated high attendance for this game, there will be no re-entry to the ground if you leave at any point. This applies to both home and away fans. If you choose to leave for whatever reason, then stewards will not permit you to re-enter. When our capacity was confirmed as 2088 in September 2023, we reserved the right to reimpose the restriction on entry/exit re-entry in the event of a crowd nearing capacity.
Merchandise
There will be no merchandise for sale at this match, and orders will not be available for pick up, as stated on the article launching both new kits. The next opportunity to buy kit in person or pick up orders will be at our friendly match against East Stirlingshire on Saturday 18th July.
Pollok FC are delighted to confirm that we will be continuing our partnership with David Cox Butchers for season 26-27 who will now be supplying our pie hut!
The award-winning butcher, with shops in Bridgeton, Kings Park, Gorbals and on Minard Road in Shawlands, began supplying our hospitality customers with pies last season, and we are delighted to confirm that these will be available to all supporters going forward!
On top of supplying the pie hut, David Cox Butchers have also sponsored the sleeve of our new home kit!
We are very grateful to George and the team at David Cox Butchers for their support, and look forward to working with them this season.
Whet your appetite for Saturday’s game with our new pie hut menu below:
