Myles Hippolyte

Brentford

A forward, Hippolyte began his career as a schoolboy at Harrow Youth League side Westway in London. He also had brief spells at Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and Reading. He joined the youth ranks at League One side Brentford in 2010 and was offered a scholarship deal in the summer of 2011. In his first season as a scholar, Hippolyte was part of the youth team which advanced to the fourth round of the 2011–12 FA Youth Cup. Hippolyte scored prolifically for the youth team, topping the goalscoring charts in both his seasons as a scholar. He was released at the end of the 2012–13 season, having failed to be offered a professional contract. Looking back in October 2014, Hippolyte said "off the pitch I was slack. I was late to training and wasn't switched on enough. It was the worst possible outcome because if it was due to lack of ability I could've accepted it".

Southall (loan)

Hippolyte joined Spartan South Midlands League Division One side Southall on a work experience loan deal on 11 January 2013. He scored on his debut versus London Lions the following day, netting a late equaliser in a 2–2 draw. His second and final goal for the club came in a 2–0 win over Kings Langley on 5 March, picking up the man of the match award. Hippolyte returned to Brentford when his loan expired, having scored two goals in four appearances.

Return to Southall

After unsuccessful trials at Cambridge United, Blackburn Rovers, Oxford United, Charlton Athletic and York City, Hippolyte returned to Southall in November 2013. He made one appearance in a 0–0 league draw with Arlesey Town Reserves on 16 November. He later returned made a further appearance towards the end of the 2013–14 season, playing in a 0–0 draw with Risborough Rangers on 1 May 2014.

Tamworth

Hippolyte joined Conference Premier side Tamworth on trial in November 2013. He signed non-contract terms and made his debut for the club in a 1–0 Birmingham Senior Cup first round win over Coleshill Town on 19 November, starting the match and being brought off for Troy Wallen. After further training with the club, Hippolyte was called into the squad for an FA Trophy match versus Boston United on 14 December, but remained an unused substitute. He departed after the club decided not to offer him a contract.

Hayes & Yeading United

Hippolyte joined Conference South side Hayes & Yeading United on 31 December 2013. He made his debut in a 3–1 defeat to Concord Rangers on 11 January 2014, coming on as a half time substitute for Frankie Merrifield. In a period hit by postponements due to the weather, Hippolyte departed the club in late January 2014.

Burnham

In late January 2014, Hippolyte signed for Southern League Premier Division strugglers Burnham. He scored on his debut, netting the opener in a 1–1 draw with Bashley on 25 January. He made it two in two games the following Tuesday, scoring in a 3–2 defeat to St Albans City. After a lean patch, Hippolyte scored another two goals in two games in March, scoring in defeats to AFC Totton and Weymouth. His final appearance came in a 2–1 victory over Corby Town on 12 April. Hippolyte scored four goals in 14 games for the Blues.

Livingston

On 10 July 2014, Hippolyte signed for Scottish Championship side Livingston on a one-year deal, after impressing manager John McGlynn while on trial. Hippolyte's debut for the club (the first professional appearance of his career) came in a Scottish Challenge Cup first round match versus Queen of the South on 26 July 2014. With the score at 2–2, Hippolyte came on as a 70th-minute substitute for Gary Glen. In the extra time period, Hippolyte scored his first competitive goal for the club in an eventual 4–3 win. He went on to score four goals in his first eight games. Hippolyte started in the 2015 Scottish Challenge Cup Final and start an eventual 4–0 thrashing of Alloa Athletic, to win the first silverware of his career. Hippolyte finished the 2014–15 season with 42 appearances and six goals, as Livi escaped relegation on the final day of the season. In late June, he signed a new one-year contract.

Hippolyte began his 2015–16 season with what proved to be the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Clyde in the first round of Livi's defence of the Scottish Challenge Cup. He began the season as a starter, before reverting to a substitute role in October 2015. He departed the Almondvale Stadium on 29 January 2016, having made 64 appearances and scored 8 goals in 18 months with Livingston.

Falkirk

On 29 January 2016, Hippolyte joined Scottish Championship club Falkirk for an undisclosed fee. His first goal for the club came versus Rangers on 18 March, with the second goal of a 3–2 comeback victory. He became something of a cult hero at the club, with a local chip shop offering a Hippolyte Haggis. He made 15 appearances during the remainder of the 2015–16 season as Falkirk failed to win promotion to the Scottish Premiership via the Scottish Premiership playoffs. Hippolyte scored eight goals in 35 appearances during the 2016–17 season, as once again the club failed to win promotion through the Scottish Premiership playoffs.

International career

Hippolyte is eligible to represent England, Saint Lucia or Grenada at international level. He was one of a handful of players the Grenada Football Association attempted to recruit ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers versus Puerto Rico in June 2015.

Personal life

Hippolyte is of Grenadian descent on his mother's side and Saint Lucian on his father's. His father's cousin is former footballer and current manager Johnson Hippolyte. He attended Twyford Church of England High School.

Honours

Livingston

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