Playing Career
Before joining Blackpool in 1903, Pentland worked as a gun makers assistant and played for several junior clubs in the Birmingham area. After a brief spell with Blackpool he quickly transferred to Blackburn Rovers where he played until 1906. Among his fellow players at Blackburn was Samuel Wolstenholme. After a season at Brentford he joined Queens Park Rangers and helped them win the Southern League in 1908. He subsequently played in the FA Charity Shield game against English League champions Manchester United. In 1908 he joined Middlesbrough where his team mates included Alf Common and Steve Bloomer. While at Middlesbrough, he also won five caps for England. Playing alongside Vivian Woodward, he helped England win the British Home Championship in 1909. In August 1912 he joined Midland League side Halifax Town but moved to Stoke City the following February. However, Pentland returned to Halifax in December 1913, a knee injury in a game at Heckmondwike in April 1914 bringing an end to his playing career.
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