Michael Craig Thomas Potts (born 26 November 1991) is an English semi-professional
footballer
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who plays for
FC United of Manchester as a
midfielder. He previously played for
AFC Fylde,
Blackburn Rovers,
York City and
Guiseley.
Career
Early career
Born in
Preston, Lancashire,
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
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. Potts attended Priory High School in
Penwortham
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, 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.
He finished the
2011–12 season with 13 appearances as York were promoted to
League Two
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via the play-offs.
He made 14 appearances and scored three goals for York in the
2012–13 season,
before being released on 30 April 2013.
Guiseley
Potts signed for
Conference North side
Guiseley on 14 August 2013 following a trial.
He made 30 appearances and scored three goals in the
2013–14 season.
AFC Fylde
Potts signed for newly promoted Conference North club
AFC Fylde on 20 June 2014.
Stalybridge Celtic
Potts joined
Stalybridge Celtic
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In 1921 Stalybridge Celtic ...
for a 3-month loan spell on 2 February 2015.
Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue
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signed Potts as a free agent 1 June 2015.
Curzon Ashton
He then joined
Curzon Ashton
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in 2016.
Bamber Bridge
He joined
Bamber Bridge in August 2016.
FC United of Manchester
Potts joined
FC United of Manchester on 26 October 2018. Potts took a break from football at the end of the
2021–22 season. In October 2022, Potts returned to the club.
Career statistics
Honours
York City
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FA Trophy
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:
2011–12
References
External links
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1991 births
Living people
Footballers from Preston, Lancashire
English men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Manchester United F.C. players
Blackburn Rovers F.C. players
York City F.C. players
Guiseley A.F.C. players
AFC Fylde players
Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players
Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
Shaw Lane A.F.C. players
Curzon Ashton F.C. players
English Football League players
National League (English football) players
Bamber Bridge F.C. players