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| Rab Sneddon | Appointed as successor to Ronnie Lowrie as Lok boss in June 2004, He came to Newlandsfield with an impressive track record of success in management, having previously worked in the Juniors at Blantyre Vics, Shotts Bon Accord, Bellshill Athletic, Larkhall Thistle and Maryhill. A defender, Rab's playing career began at Bellshill YMCA before a season with Cambuslang Rangers then four years at Bellshill Athletic and a half season with Thorniewood United. Rab then went back to Bellshill YMCA to wind down his playing days and become manager. He took over at Blantyre Vics in 1995. |
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| Harry Erwin | Harry was Rab's number two at both Blantyre Vics and Shotts Bon Accord before taking over the Hannah Park side as manager, who he led to the Sectional League Cup Final against Cambuslang Rangers. He then had a spell assisting Jim Sinnet at Linlithgow Rose before they linked up again at Maryhill. A right-sided defender in his playing days, Harry began his playing career with Motherwell then later signed for Airdrieonians (32 Premier appearances) from Coatbridge YMCA in 1978. He moved to Stenhousemuir in 1982 then onto Alloa Athletic for 1989-90 and East Stirlingshire the year after, in all making 352 league appearances, scoring 34 goals as well as 46 appearances and 6 goals in cup competition. |
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| Ian Wilson Goalkeeper Age 32 DOB: 15.8.73 |
After impressing as a trialist, Ian signed for Pollok from Cumbernauld United in July 2002. He also previously played with Pumpherston and Blantyre Vics and began his career with Monklands Juveniles. A great presence in the dressing room, and a vital player on the field, Ian is one of the club's most popular figures. Ian Wilson's Playing
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| Robert
Burns Goalkeeper Age 42 DOB: 26.2.63 |
Double Scottish Junior Cup winner Robert Burns signed for Pollok in July 2004 to provide back-up for No. 1 Ian Wilson. Robert has played at a number of clubs over the years, including Blantyre Vics with whom he won the OVD Scottish Junior Cup, Albion Rovers, Largs Thistle, Whitburn (where he won another OVD winners medal), Bellshill Athletic, Petershill and most recently Kilbirnie Ladeside. Robert Burns'
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| Defence | ||
| Derek
Heaton Centre back Age 27 DOB: 3.4.78 |
Played with Benburb and Yoker Athletic prior to signing for Johnstone Burgh who he joined Lok from in August 2002 for a four figure fee. A tall right-footed central defender, Derek is level-headed on the pitch, and is a model of consistency at the back for the club. Derek Heaton's
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| Chris
Cruickshank Left Back Age 25 DOB: 25.8.80 |
Left back Chris signed for Pollok in March 2005 from Stranraer after the best part of two seasons with the Stair Park outfit. In total, he made 10 league appearances for Stranraer. When Maryhill manager Neil Watt switched to Stranraer in 2003, Chris was one of a handful of players who followed. He had originally stepped up to the Juniors from Glasgow Amateurs U21. Chris Cruickshank's
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| Stevie
Aitchison Central Defender/ sweeper Age 29 DOB: 4.9.76 |
Stevie is a 100% committed tackler who can play either the important role of holding midfielder or more typically a posistion in the back line for Pollok. Stevie began his career with Pollok Juveniles, making a number of friendly appearances for the Junior side in his time at Newlandsfield, before signing for Irvine Meadow. After a successful spell at Meadow Park, he signed for Lok in the summer of 2001. Stevie is also captain of the side and was voted Player of the Year in 2004-05. Stevie Aitchison's
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| Mark McWilliams Full back & defensive midfield Age 31 DOB: 12.9.74 |
'Marky' arrived at Pollok from Benburb, where he gave many years of service and was the club's youngest ever captain, and was signed by ex-boss Andy Dailly in 1998. Ever versatile Mark tends to play at full back or in midfield, and is a superb man marker. He has been blighted by injuries though in recent years and is currently helping out with coaching. Mark McWilliams's
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| Peter
Jordan Fullback/Midfield Age 24 DOB: 9.6.81 |
Former Pollok Juvenile Peter finally signed for Lok in August 2004. He had previously featured in a handful of games under Ronnie Lowrie in the championship-winning season of 2002-03 but was forced to spend a long spell of time out of the game injured. Peter is very versatile but is most comfortable on the right side. Peter Jordan's
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| Joe Carruth Right Back/ Central Defence / Sweeper Age 26 DOB: 12.7.79 |
Joe signed for Pollok in August 2005 from Glenafton Athletic. A Junior Internationalist, Joe began his career with Ayr United but never appeared in the first team. He spent most of his time at Somerset Park farmed out to Glenafton who he eventually signed for. His only Senior appearance came as a trialist during 2004-05 for Cowdenbeath. Joe is a versatile and quick player who can play virtually anywhere in defence but excels in the middle. Joe Carruth's
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| John McAulay Defence / Midfield Age 33 DOB: 28.4.72 |
A product of the Clyde youth system, John left the Bully Wee after five seasons and over 100 games in 1995 to join Arbroath, a club he remained at for ten years. While his opportunities in the Arbroath 1st team were limited last year, only coming off the bench three times, the vast experience he has gained at a higher level can only benefit Pollok. John McAulay's
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Martin Nelson |
After signing for Dumbarton from Rutherglen Glencairn, his senior career took him thereafter to Alloa Athletic (where he was crowned player of the season by Wasps fans in his first few months at the club as well as being nominated for Second Division Player of the Year - at the age of 19), Hamilton Accies (where he made both starting and substitute appearances in the Premier League), Raith Rovers, Montrose and Clydebank. Shettleston then Maryhill were his clubs prior to Lok. He signed originally on loan in January 2003 and became a Lok player in June 2003. Martin Nelson's
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John Tinney |
John began his career
at Beith, spending 18 months at the Bellsdale Park side before moving
to Benburb then onto Linlithgow Rose. He returned to the Bens before switching
to Maryhill and signed for Pollok in July 2004. A renowned penalty taker. |
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Derek Paterson |
Defensive midfielder
Derek has played Junior at Petershill, Larkhall Thistle and Cumnock. Signed
in the summer of 2004, he is a player who both works and tackles hard
and provides a bit of steel to the middle of the park when called upon.
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Frankie Haggarty |
Frankie began his career at Rangers, signing in July 1995 aged 16, but was off the books of the Ibrox side by the time he was 18. His Junior career has taken him to Bellshill Athletic (two spells, in the late 1990s then 2003-04), Coltness United, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy where a broken arm curtailed his career there, Lesmahagow then a two month spell at Larkhall Thistle under Rab Sneddon. He then moved to the New Zealand National League, alongside another Thistle man Andy Essler, at Caversham. Relatively early on in his Lok career he picked up a bad knee injury and missed nine months of football, returning in September 2005. Excellent with the ball at his feet and can strike the ball from distance with accuracy. Frank Haggarty's
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Mark McKeever |
Mark began his career
with Dunfermline Athletic though was farmed out to Bonnybridge in 1995.
He then joined Linlithgow Rose and was a league winner there before siging
for Camelon in 2000. He moved on to Larkhall Thistle in 2002 and then
switched to Cumnock briefly in the summer of 2004 before joining Lok.
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Bryan Smith |
Bryan joined Pollok in June 2005 from arch-rivals Arthurlie after spending three seasons at Dunterlie. He began his football with Hillwood Juveniles and was one of a number of that side snapped up by Frank Lynch in 2002. Bryan Smith's
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Willie Stewart |
Willie
signed for Cowdenbeath in the 1995-96 season, though spent most of that
time loaned out to Thorniewood United. he stayed with the Blue Brazil in
the 3rd Division until 2000 when he switched to Forfar Athletic, stepping
up to Division Two in the process. Three years at Station Park was followed
by another with East Fife at that level, before joining Lok in the summer
of 2004. Willie Stewart's Playing Record for Pollok 2003-04: EAST FIFE 2004-05 (41): 25 starts, 12 sub apps / 6 goals (YC 1, RC 0) 2005-06 (21): 13 starts, 6 sub apps (YC 0, RC 0) total: 38 starts, 18 sub apps / 6 goals (56/6) |
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Ross Currie |
Versatile Ross signed
in July 2005 from Bellshill Athletic after spending two seasons there,
and previously was with Arbroath where he played a full season at First
Division level. Although he joined the Red Lichties from then-SPL St.
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Andy McClay |
After a number of
seasons and one Player of the Year award, Andy quit Maryhill for Clyde
in the summer of 1998, and stayed with the Bully Wee for over four seasons,
before rejoining Maryhill early in 2003. His second spell at Lochburn
came to an end following managerial changes at both 'Hill and Lok in 2004.
He has made a big impression upon the Lok support and can be a hugely
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Martin McLauchlan
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After starting his career with Neilston, veteran Martin enjoyed the peak of his career in the Scottish League after joining Queen's Park in 1996 from Kilsyth Rangers. He moved on to Forfar Athletic and then Clyde before spells at both Stranraer and Stenhousemuir in 2000-01. Bellshill-born Martin switched back to the Juniors with a move to first club Neilston in the summer of 2001 where he was top scorer in his only season at the Brig. Work commitments took him away from football for a year but he returned to the game with Lok in August 2003. He is one of the club's most popular players and works tirelessly for the side. Martin McLauchlan's
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Gavin Friels
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Irvine-born striker Gavin signed for Pollok in July 2004 from Auchinleck Talbot. Gavin began his career with Queen of the South in 1995 having signed from Bonnyton Thistle B.C., though went Junior with Dalry Thistle the following season. Stranraer snapped him up in December 1996 and he went on to make 11 starts and 26 sub appearances, scoring once, with a spell farmed back out to Dalry in 1997-98. He signed for Talbot from Stranraer in 1999 and he was a prolific scorer in his five years (over 20 goals for 2003-04) at Beechwood Park. Gavin Friels'
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Simon Black
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Simon started out at Queen's Park aged 17 and made 18 appearances for the Spiders, scoring 3 goals. He then joined Maryhill before moving on to Rutherglen Glencairn, then in 1999 joined Muirkirk. Two seasons with the Ayrshire side (top scorer in his second season) led to a move to Larkhall Thistle with whom he scored 15 goals in 2002-03. He joined Cumnock in 2003-04 and after 18 months there, signed for Lok in January 2005. Simon Black's
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