Michael Potts (footballer)

Michael Potts
Professional Shadow Chaser
Personal information
Full name Michael Craig Thomas Potts[1]
Date of birth (1991-11-26) 26 November 1991 (age 33)[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*
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
2018–2022 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.

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.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
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
  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

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. ^ 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.
  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. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  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. ^ a b "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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