Craig Potter (footballer)
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Craig Potter is a Scottish
football
defender
who is currently playing for Cumnock.
, but failed to play a senior game for them.
Potter then won a scholarship
with Hartwick College
in the U.S.
, and played college football for 4 years, until January 2007, when he returned to Scotland
to sign for Airdrie United
. He appeared 6 times for them, and was released at the end of the season.
In August 2007, Potter was signed by Colin Hendry
for Clyde
on a short term deal, after impressing in a trial. He made his Clyde debut on the opening day of the season in a 3-2 defeat against Greenock Morton on 4 August 2007
.
Potter's one month contract was not extended, and he left Clyde in September 2007. He joined Dumbarton shortly after. He played 23 league games for the Sons before his release at the end of the 2007/8 season.
Potter is the cousin of former Clyde captain and current St Mirren defender John Potter
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who is currently playing for Cumnock.
Career
Potter started his career with Ayr UnitedAyr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
, but failed to play a senior game for them.
Potter then won a scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
with Hartwick College
Hartwick College
Hartwick College is a non-denominational, private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college located in Oneonta, New York, in the United States. The institution was founded as Hartwick Seminary in 1797 through the will of John Christopher Hartwick, and is now known as Hartwick College...
in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and played college football for 4 years, until January 2007, when he returned to Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
to sign for Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
. He appeared 6 times for them, and was released at the end of the season.
In August 2007, Potter was signed by Colin Hendry
Colin Hendry
Edward Colin Hendry is a retired Scottish footballer and manager, who played as a defender. Hendry started his career with Dundee in 1983 and spent spells at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Rangers, Coventry City, Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool...
for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
on a short term deal, after impressing in a trial. He made his Clyde debut on the opening day of the season in a 3-2 defeat against Greenock Morton on 4 August 2007
August 2007
August 2007 is the eighth month of that year. It began on a Wednesday and 31 days later, ended on a Friday.-International holidays:* August 1 – Emancipation Day Guyana* August 6 – National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.* Independence Day...
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Potter's one month contract was not extended, and he left Clyde in September 2007. He joined Dumbarton shortly after. He played 23 league games for the Sons before his release at the end of the 2007/8 season.
Potter is the cousin of former Clyde captain and current St Mirren defender John Potter
John Potter (footballer)
John Paul Potter , is a Scottish defender. He is currently playing for SPL club Dunfermline Athletic. Potter was brought up in High Valleyfield; a small mining village which has produced numerous talents in the past including: Hugh Kelly, George Connelly and John Fraser.He is the cousin of Craig...
.