Michael Potts (footballer)
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Potts playing for York City in 2011
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Craig Thomas Potts[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 26 November 1991||
Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
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Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Current team
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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) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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.
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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 | ||||||
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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 |
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- Living people
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- English footballers
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- Manchester United F.C. players
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- Guiseley A.F.C. players
- A.F.C. Fylde players
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