Michael Potts (footballer)
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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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Potts playing for York City in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Craig Thomas Potts[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1991[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 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) | |||
Career
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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 | ||
- One appearance in FA Trophy, one in Conference Premier play-offs
- Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs
Honours
York City
References
External links
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