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Mike Pollitt

Mike Pollitt, English footballer and coach

Born
February 29, 1972
Age in 2026
54
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Birth year
1972

About Mike Pollitt

Michael Francis Pollitt (born 29 February 1972) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. == Club career == === Manchester United === Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, Pollitt began his career at Manchester United turning professional in the summer of 1990 following a two-year apprenticeship. On 5 October 1990, 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. In January 1991 he joined then Football Conference side Macclesfield Town, also on loan, debuting in the 1–1 away draw with Boston United on 5 January 1991. After a further appearance in a 2–0 FA Trophy defeat at home to Gretna the following week, Pollitt returned to Old Trafford. Pollitt was released by Alex Ferguson at the end of the season. === Bury === Pollitt joined Bury ahead of the 1991–92 season but was forced to play a supporting role to regular custodian Gary Kelly. On 26 March 1992, he joined Lincoln City on loan for the remainder of the season as cover for Ian Bowling following the departure of Matt Dickins to Blackburn Rovers and was not called upon to make an appearance. He began the 1992–93 season on loan to Football Conference side Altrincham debuting in the 1–0 home defeat to Gateshead on 25 August 1992. He played in the next three league games before heading back to Gigg Lane.

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Career and life highlights

Mike Pollitt timeline

  1. Seeking regular first-team football, Pollitt was sent out on loan to four clubs during the 1997–98 season.
  2. Following the club's relegation to League One in 2005, Pollitt made a move to Wigan Athletic, who had just won promotion to the Premier League.
  3. His outstanding performances earned him a regular first team place, and in February 2006 he helped Wigan to a place in the 2006 League Cup Final.

The world when Mike Pollitt was born

Mike Pollitt was born in 1972. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1972

  • #1 song"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" – Roberta Flack
  • Top movieThe Godfather
  • Top TV showAll in the Family
  • Best-selling bookJonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMark Spitz wins 7 gold medals at Munich Olympics
  • Top headlineWatergate break-in begins Nixon's downfall
  • Technology milestoneAtari founded
  • Defining fadPong (first mainstream video game)
  • Notable inventionPong video game
  • World population3.85 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
  • Sports championOakland Athletics (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population209.9M

1972 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Mike Pollitt's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19722026
Gas$0.36$3.45/gal
Average home$19,800$435,000
Average income$12,600$67,500
Minimum wage$1.60$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$1.70$11.95
Postage stamp$0.08$0.73
Population209.9M341 million

Sources and editorial standards

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