Michael Potts (footballer)
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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[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bradford Park Avenue | ||
| 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 | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2015– | Bradford Park Avenue | 0 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:24, 1 August 2014 (UTC). | |||
Michael Craig Thomas Potts (born 26 November 1991) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays for Bradford Park Avenue as a midfielder. He previously played for AFC Fylde, Blackburn Rovers, York City and Guiseley.
Career
Early career
Born in Preston, Lancashire,[1] 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.[3] He finished the 2011–12 season with 13 appearances as York were promoted to League Two via the play-offs.[4] He made 14 appearances and scored three goals for York in the 2012–13 season,[5] before being released on 30 April 2013.[6]
Guiseley
Potts signed for Conference North side Guiseley on 14 August 2013 following a trial.[7] He made 30 appearances and scored three goals in the 2013–14 season.[8]
AFC Fylde
Potts signed for newly promoted Conference North club AFC Fylde on 20 June 2014.[9]
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.[10]
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[4] | Conference Premier | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012–13[5] | 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[8] | Conference North | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 5[lower-alpha 2] | 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
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Michael Potts in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. 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. - 1 2 Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Games played by Michael Potts in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. 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.
- 1 2 "M. Potts". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ↑ "Coasters bring in first new signing!". AFC Fylde. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "Potts Jumped on Board". Bradford PA. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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