Michael Potts (footballer)
![]() Potts playing for York City in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Craig Thomas Potts[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 26 November 1991||
Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC United of Manchester | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2008 | Manchester United | ||
2008–2010 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2011 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
2011–2013 | York City | 23 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Guiseley | 25 | (3) |
2014–2015 | AFC Fylde | 19 | (5) |
2015 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Bradford Park Avenue | 11 | (3) |
2016 | → Shaw Lane (loan) | ||
2016 | Curzon Ashton | ||
2016–2018 | Bamber Bridge | ||
2018– | FC United of Manchester | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:19, 19 August 2016 (UTC) |
Michael Craig Thomas Potts (born 26 November 1991) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays for FC United of Manchester as a midfielder. He previously played for AFC Fylde, Blackburn Rovers, York City and Guiseley.
Career[]
Early career[]
Born in Preston, Lancashire,[2] Potts played for Manchester United's youth teams all the way through high school. Throughout his time at United Potts was regarded as a striker. Potts attended Priory High School in Penwortham, Preston.
Blackburn Rovers[]
After being released at the end of his Youth Contract at Manchester United, Potts signed a contract with Blackburn Rovers in 2008. Although he never played a game for the first team, Potts became well known for his passing ability and had been reverted to a central midfielder.
York City[]
Potts signed for Conference Premier side York City on a two-year contract on 23 June 2011.[4] He finished the 2011–12 season with 13 appearances as York were promoted to League Two via the play-offs.[5] He made 14 appearances and scored three goals for York in the 2012–13 season,[6] before being released on 30 April 2013.[7]
Guiseley[]
Potts signed for Conference North side Guiseley on 14 August 2013 following a trial.[8] He made 30 appearances and scored three goals in the 2013–14 season.[9]
AFC Fylde[]
Potts signed for newly promoted Conference North club AFC Fylde on 20 June 2014.[10]
Stalybridge Celtic[]
Potts joined Stalybridge Celtic for a 3-month loan spell on 2 February 2015.
Bradford Park Avenue[]
Bradford Park Avenue signed Potts as a free agent 1 June 2015.[11]
Curzon Ashton[]
He then joined Curzon Ashton in 2016.
Bamber Bridge[]
He joined Bamber Bridge in August 2016.[12]
FC United of Manchester[]
Potts joined FC United of Manchester on 26 October 2018.[13]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played 10 May 2014.
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
York City | 2011–12[5] | Conference Premier | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 |
2012–13[6] | League Two | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | |
Total | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 3 | ||
Guiseley | 2013–14[9] | Conference North | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 5[b] | 0 | 30 | 3 | |
Career total | 48 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 6 |
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one in Conference Premier play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs
References[]
- ^ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 89. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
- ^ a b Brown, Tony; Joyce, Michael; Longbottom, David, eds. (2013). English National Football Archive Yearbook 2013. Tony Brown. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-905891-62-7.
- ^ Anderson, John, ed. (2013). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2013–2014. Headline Publishing Group. p. 548. ISBN 978-0-7553-6413-8.
- ^ "York City sign Blackburn Rovers' Michael Potts". BBC Sport. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
- ^ a b Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Michael Potts in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
Flett, Dave (31 October 2011). "Match report: Wrexham 2, York City 1 – FA Cup". The Press. York. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
Flett, Dave (12 March 2012). "Match report: York City 1, Luton Town 0 – FA Trophy semi-final, first leg". The Press. York. Retrieved 19 August 2012. - ^ a b Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Michael Potts in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
Flett, Dave (19 August 2012). "Reality check for York City after 3–1 opening day defeat by Wycombe Wanderers". The Press. York. Retrieved 25 April 2013. - ^ Carroll, Steve (30 April 2013). "York City manager Nigel Worthington announces retained list". The Press. York. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Lions sign three". Guiseley A.F.C. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ a b "M. Potts". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ "Coasters bring in first new signing!". AFC Fylde. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Potts Jumped on Board". Bradford PA. 1 June 2015. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Saturday's Transfer List!". Evostik League. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Squad Update: FC United confirm two new signings". FC United of Manchester. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
External links[]
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- Michael Potts at Soccerbase
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- 1991 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Preston, Lancashire
- English footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Manchester United F.C. players
- Blackburn Rovers F.C. players
- York City F.C. players
- Guiseley A.F.C. players
- AFC Fylde players
- Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players
- Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
- Shaw Lane A.F.C. players
- Curzon Ashton F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- Bamber Bridge F.C. players