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Q&A with Michael Potts 8th April

Q&A with Michael Potts 8th AprilFollowing on the series of Twitter Q&A’s we asked you who would like to interrogate next, and FC captain Michael Potts was the popular choice - see all your questions and his answers in the order they were fired at him.

Who was your footballing idol growing up? Roy Keane but I also have to mention my Dad

Apart from Reno, what convinced you to join FC I’ve played against FC in the past for Fylde and Bradford Park Avenue so I knew the history of the club of that the atmosphere was like playing league football so yeah it didn’t take much convincing

Why was last season a failure? There are so many reasons why last season was a failure I could be here all night answering this question... too many young talented players with a lack of experience at playing football at this level.

How come the group wasn’t as close as this season? We had too many boys and not men in that dressing room last season!!

How does it feel to wear the captains armband of our club? It’s an honour, it comes with a lot of responsibility and I am still learning as I go but I am loving it!

How many players do you think last year lost interest and fight for the club? It wasn’t the fact players lost fight or hope!! They just didn’t know how to mentally adapt and cope with the situation we was in and as I said it’s come from experience that!

Best goal for you in a FC United Shirt? Has to be the wonder strike at Atherton Collieries after Reno said to me before the game stop shooting

Rod for your own back scoring in your first game? Yeah definitely!!! I was saying to myself keep it simple get stuck in and an organise the lads, scoring never entered my mind

Are you staying with us next season? Yes

Who, out of past or present players, professional or non league would you love to have in your team? I honestly have to say this current squad!! We have fire, flare and they’re all great lads!!

I am a FC United fan myself, but do you remember the David Longhurst Stand when you played for York City? That was built in memory of my cousin David Longhurst. Of course I do!! I scored a goal against Exeter with 4000 + in that stand!!

Apart from your own tune, what is your favourite FC united song? You can’t beat Fc United away or this badge is my badge!

The first half hasn’t gone well, Reno is raging with the performance, he’s just kicked a football boot into one of the other players face - are you eyeballing him or looking at the floor hoping he doesn’t pick on you? Haha I like this one!! Don’t worry Reno kicked a physio bed at me at half time away at his old club Clitheroe!

If the gaffer said you could bring in 3 new players to boost the squad, which positions would you look to improve and would you have your eye on anyone in particular? This squad is a very strong squad and it would be very difficult to get anyone better for the money we have availabe! Maybe another number 9 and a defensive mid/centre back

Everyone has a nemesis. Who is yours and why? Myself!

Out of the FC players/staff who wouldn’t you want to room with and why? Haha Joe!! Bless him!! No I would room with anyone I’m not bothered!

Do supporters get on your nerves after the game when they’ve had a few too many? Asking for a friend No not at all!! It’s like your missus coming in after night out having had a few too many drinks and you’re sober, it’s funny and annoying but you put up with it because you love them!!

How big of a part to the fans play especially away in the numbers we travel in? The fans bring that amazing encouragement and atmosphere and it gives us the players individually that confidence and belief!

Well I know you for being one of the nicest guys off the pitch, how do you get into that mindset to become fully focussed and a no nonsense tough player on the pitch? I don’t like losing and I always put that pressure on myself to be successful but if it doesn’t go my way I can accept it as I know I gave it my all!

Have you ever looked a ref in the eyes and said “I’m the captain” like this? Haha all the time!

Handlebar moustache for charity? Yeah why not!

Who would you most back in a fight out of the current squad? Doddy

Are you tempted to change your surname to Potts-Smith now knowing The Gaffer has a dream of creating a team of hyphen Smiths? Haha I’m a Potts and I will always be a Potts

This season which midfield duel have you enjoyed the most? I have to say that game against Radcliffe away when we got our first point on the board!

Favourite drink? Cafe Nero cappuccino

How did you feel after the bamber bridge defeat seeing as that was the club you left to come to FC? Anger and disapointment but I had to accept that the better team won on the day!

Where do you see yourself and FC in 5 years? I see FC in the National league pushing for promotion into the football league and myself probably retired watching FC!

Do you think FC could play the top tier of non league football or even get into league 2 in the future Yes of course!

Do you ever find yourself singing fc chants at home without realising? Yeah at work at home in the shop in the car! All the time!

What are your favourite other sports and do you play any other sports? Golf and yeah I normally play most Sundays.

Can you use all your Captain skills to rally the lads to influence Tunde to stay? Haha Dont worry I will do everything I can!

Baking Pottsy? Unexpected that, when did that start? I love cooking! I started at 19 when I moved to York and I didn’t have our Linda (my Mum) to cook for me! I bought the book Jamie’s 15 minutes meals and I found a passion for cooking!

Which of the current squad would fancy their chances of winning Love Island? Doddy only because he was going to apply many years ago now

Does Chaddy go on about his playing career and of the games he talks about, which one would you have liked to play in? No he doesn’t really but he can’t join in training anymore!! He just smashes and elbows everyone!! Reno is like we have a game on Saturday I don’t want any injuries!! I speak to Jimmy a lot about the old days and I would of loved to play at Gig Lane!

"beard... Trimmed or zztop whilst on lockdown?" Beard trimmed but I’m going to grow my hair for as long as I can!

Thank you to Michael for his time and great answers - next wednesday - it’s Mr Tunde Owolabi!




First Posted ~ 11:33 Fri 10 Apr 2020
News ID ~ 8686
Last Updated ~ 16:00 Fri 19 Feb 2021