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Michael Potts (footballer)

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Michael Potts
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*
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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Potts signed for newly promoted Conference North club AFC Fylde on 20 June 2014.[10]

Stalybridge Celtic

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Potts joined Stalybridge Celtic for a 3-month loan spell on 2 February 2015.

Bradford Park Avenue

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Bradford Park Avenue signed Potts as a free agent 1 June 2015.[11]

Curzon Ashton

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He then joined Curzon Ashton in 2016.

Bamber Bridge

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He joined Bamber Bridge in August 2016.[12]

FC United of Manchester

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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

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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

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York City

References

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  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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