Michael Potts (footballer)

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Michael Potts
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Potts playing for York City in 2011
Personal information
Full name Michael Craig Thomas Potts[1]
Date of birth (1991-11-26) 26 November 1991 (age 32)[1]
Place of birth Preston, England
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Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Curzon Ashton
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.

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
  1. ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, one in Conference Premier play-offs
  2. ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs

References

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