1. Michael Francis Pollitt was born on 29 February 1972 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
17 Facts About Mike Pollitt
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On 5 October 1990, Mike Pollitt joined Oldham Athletic on a month's loan as back-up for Jon Hallworth but did not make a senior appearance during his time at Boundary Park.
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Mike Pollitt was released by Alex Ferguson at the end of the season.
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Mike Pollitt played in the next three league games before heading back to Gigg Lane.
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Mike Pollitt however remained on loan at Sincil Bank and at the end of the second month, Lincoln officially took over the remainder of Mike Pollitt's Bury contract.
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Mike Pollitt had two spells at Rotherham United, from 1998 to 2000 and 2001 to 2005.
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Mike Pollitt was very highly regarded at the South Yorkshire club, and whilst at Rotherham he registered the highest number of clean sheets in the club's history.
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Mike Pollitt was regarded as "one of the best goalkeepers outside the Premier League" during his time at Rotherham.
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In November 2006 Mike Pollitt joined Ipswich Town on loan for a month.
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Mike Pollitt was then loaned to Burnley for a month in January 2007.
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Mike Pollitt played four matches for Burnley and was recalled with one match left on his loan deal after Chris Kirkland picked up an injury.
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Mike Pollitt agreed to a new one-year contract with Wigan in May 2009 and subsequently extended his deal by another year in May 2010.
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The deal was extended for a further year in July 2011, which ensured that Mike Pollitt remained at the club after his 40th birthday.
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Mike Pollitt made his first competitive start for Wigan in more than two years against AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup on 5 January 2013, and he started the replay but was substituted off at half time due to an injury.
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On 27 August 2013, Mike Pollitt joined fellow Championship side Barnsley on a month-long loan.
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On 12 January 2017, Mike Pollitt returned to Rotherham United to take on the role of goalkeeping coach.
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Mike Pollitt was delighted to finally be part of the team after waiting 30 years.