BEN Pollock has signed for Hartlepool United after his release from Newcastle United.

The 19-year-old son of former Middlesbrough and Man City midfielder Jamie, he made 20 appearances for Newcastle’s Under-18s this season.

Centre-half Pollock was recently on trial at Victoria Park and spent two years at St James’ Park after previously being at both Boro and Leeds United.

And Pools have also signed James Martin, a 17-year-old left-back. He spent last season with Queen of the South, and is a former Gateshead College student.