Michael Potts (footballer)

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Michael Potts
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Professional Shadow Chaser
Personal information
Full name Michael Craig Thomas Potts [1]
Date of birth (1991-11-26) 26 November 1991 (age 32) [2]
Place of birth Preston, England
Height 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) [3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 FC United of Manchester
Youth career
1999–2008 Manchester United
2008–2010 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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
2018–2022 FC United of Manchester
2022–2023 FC United of Manchester
2023- Bamber Bridge
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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.

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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] Potts took a break from football at the end of the 2021–22 season. [14] In October 2022, Potts returned to the club. [15]

Career statistics

As of match played 10 May 2014.
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
York City 2011–12 [5] Conference Premier 10010002 [a] 0130
2012–13 [6] League Two 133001000143
Total233101020273
Guiseley 2013–14 [9] Conference North 25300—5 [b] 0303
Career total486101070576
  1. ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, one in Conference Premier play-offs
  2. ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs

Honours

York City

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References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 Brown, Tony; Joyce, Michael; Longbottom, David, eds. (2013). English National Football Archive Yearbook 2013. Tony Brown. p. 150. ISBN   978-1-905891-62-7.
  3. ↑ Anderson, John, ed. (2013). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2013–2014. Headline Publishing Group. p. 548. ISBN   978-0-7553-6413-8.
  4. ↑ "York City sign Blackburn Rovers' Michael Potts". BBC Sport. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. 1 2 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.
  7. ↑ Carroll, Steve (30 April 2013). "York City manager Nigel Worthington announces retained list". The Press. York. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "Lions sign three". Guiseley A.F.C. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  9. 1 2 "M. Potts". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  10. ↑ "Coasters bring in first new signing!". AFC Fylde. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  11. ↑ "Potts Jumped on Board". Bradford PA. 1 June 2015. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  12. ↑ "Saturday's Transfer List!". Evostik League. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  13. ↑ "Squad Update: FC United confirm two new signings". F.C. United of Manchester. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  14. ↑ "22/23 Retained Squad list". F.C. United of Manchester. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  15. ↑ "Michael Potts makes FC United return". Northern Premier League. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  16. ↑ "FA Trophy: Newport County 0-2 York City". BBC Sport. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
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