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The Courier
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Finlay Pollock picks out 'legend' as Hearts kid hails Raith Rovers loan
Finlay Pollock has hailed the influence of 'legend' Colin Cameron in his rapid development at Raith Rovers. The Hearts youngster moved to Stark's Park on loan in September and went on to score six times in 25 appearances for the Kirkcaldy club. However, his campaign was cut short by a serious hamstring injury sustained in the 1-0 victory over Ayr United in April and he returned to Tynecastle prematurely. It meant the on-form attacker missed the final four games of the season as Raith fell agonisingly short of landing a shot at promotion through the play-offs. Despite that bitter disappointment, Pollock looks back fondly on his spell across the Forth in Fife and has detailed the improvements it helped him make to his game. 'They definitely saw my pace,' he said of his time at Raith, where former Jambo Cameron is assistant-manager. 'That's one of my strengths and they saw that I could probably outrun centre-backs in the league, fairly comfortably. 'They always wanted me to stretch the game. They really wanted me to try and utilise my pace as much as possible against these defenders. '[Colin Cameron] let the rest of the team know that as well. That was sort of the main message for me to do that – and I got a lot of goals out of doing that as well. 'Obviously he [Cameron] is a bit of a legend here [at Hearts]. My whole family know that and my dad reminds me how lucky I was to be with him each day. 'But he taught me on the pitch as well. Even if it was after training when we'd go out for second sessions. 'He just showed me where to be, different positions to keep and to hold and when to run, when to stay, when to come short, when to go long – all these different things. 'That just helped me on the pitch and it just improved me as a whole.' In an interview with Hearts TV, Pollock added: 'I learned a lot. The Championship was very tight, it was very competitive, very physical. 'So, you've got to adapt when you're on the pitch and use different parts of your body to protect the ball and keep the ball. And learn when to go forward, when to come short, all different aspects like that. 'Just getting a run at games like that helps you to learn and understand.' With Pollock's season ended prematurely by injury, his focus has turned to next term and successfully completing his lengthy comeback. 'It's touch and go whether I make pre-season,' added the 20-year-old. 'Hopefully I can make sort of mid-July or the end of July. That's the aim, if all goes well, to try and get back for then. 'But I'll need to make sure I'm right before I come back.'
Press and Journal
24-04-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Aberdeen west end office hits the market for £1.5 million
A substantial Aberdeen office in the west end has found its way onto the market. The Albyn Place property was the north-east home of Suncor Energy UK, but is now looking for a new owner. The two-floor building is on the market with a price tag of £1.5 million. Every week we bring readers a selection of the most interesting properties for sale or rent. An Aberdeen Albyn Place office is up for grabs for £1.5 million and Ryden LLP is in charge of the property listing, which describes it as a modern open-plan office which extends to 10,500 sq ft. Two years ago, Suncor Energy sold all of its North Sea business in a deal with Equinor worth £700m. The deal would double Equinor's 40% stake in the Rosebank oilfield, as well as almost 30% ownership in the Buzzard oilfield. Now, its previous office, at 28b Albyn Place, is on the market. CBRE is also marketing the property, but for rental offers with price upon application. Ryden LLP said the property features a suspended ceiling, comfort cooling and LED lighting. It also has raised floors, a mix of cellular and open plan office space, meeting rooms and a reception. The property has 32 parking spaces to its front. The Bridge Bar in Aberdeen is back on the market, for £50,000 less than it was when listed six years ago. Renowned for being a last bastion of male chauvinism, it was one of the Granite City's last pubs strictly for men until the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975. Despite women being allowed throught its doors, The Bridge Bar operated well into the new age of equality without a ladies' toilet. Selling agent Ryden LLP said: 'The Bridge Bar is one of Aberdeen's most established public houses and is only available for sale due to the retirement of the owner, Mr Colin Cameron, after more than 20 years at the helm. 'The subject property comprises a compact, wet-led, traditional public house with a single bar servery, open plan drinking area with a section of fixed seating. 'The cellar and refrigerated beer and spirits store are located at basement level and are accessed from behind the bar servery.'
