Josanne Potter

Josanne Potter
Personal information
Date of birth13 November 1984
Place of birthMansfield, England
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Birmingham City
Number11
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1999–2001Chesterfield
2001–2002Sheffield Wednesday
2002–2003Birmingham City
2003–2004Arsenal
2004–2005Birmingham City
2005–2007Charlton Athletic
2007–2009Everton
2009–Birmingham City
2010Leicester City
National team‡
2004–England16(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:01, 14 February 2015 (UTC)

Josanne "Jo" Potter (born 13 November 1984) is an English football midfielder from Mansfield Woodhouse,[1] who plays club football for Birmingham City Ladies in the FA WSL. Originally a left–winger, she matured into a creative central midfield player. At club level Potter is noted for her crossing abilities and goalscoring record.[2] She has played in three FA Women's Cup finals – with Arsenal in 2004,[3] Charlton Athletic in 2007[4] and Birmingham City in 2012. On the international stage, she often had to compete with Rachel Yankey and Sue Smith for a place in the England team.[2]

Since 2007 Potter has worked as a BBC television football pundit.

Club career

While attending The Manor School,[5] Potter began her career at Chesterfield centre of excellence.[6] She was with Sheffield Wednesday in 2001–2002, before signing for Birmingham City.[7]

By 2004 she was playing for Arsenal then signed for Charlton Athletic in summer 2005.[8] When Charlton ditched their ladies team in 2007, Potter moved on to Everton, then returned to Birmingham City in January 2009.[9]

With Birmingham not playing until the FA Women's Super League in March 2011, Potter signed a short term deal with Leicester City in summer 2010.[10]

In May 2013 Potter's excellent form with Birmingham, playing in a central midfield role, led to manager David Parker demanding that she be given another chance at international level.[11]

International career

Potter played for England at U16 level.[6] She helped England U19s qualify for the 2003 European Championship finals, scoring twice in 90 seconds against Bulgaria on 4 October 2002.[12]

She was called up to the senior team for the first time for a friendly against Nigeria in April 2004, while playing for Arsenal.[13] But she had to pull out due to a back injury.[14] In September 2004 she featured as a substitute in two friendlies against the Netherlands.[15]

Potter narrowly missed out on selection for UEFA Women's Euro 2005, but was recalled straight after the tournament following impressive performances for the U21 team.[16] She scored against Hungary during England's record 13–0 win in October 2005.[17] Potter withdrew from the World Cup qualifying play-off against France in September 2006 with damaged ankle ligaments.[18] However, she returned to the team for the 1–0 friendly win over Scotland in March 2007.[19]

After a seven-year absence from the England team, Potter was recalled by coach Mark Sampson for a friendly with Sweden in August 2014. She scored her second goal for England in September 2014, during a 10–0 win in Montenegro.[20]

International goals

Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
1 27 October 2005 Tapolca  Hungary 13–0 2007 FIFA World Cup Qual. 1
2 17 September 2014 Stadion Pod Malim Brdom, Petrovac  Montenegro 10–0 2015 FIFA World Cup Qual. 1

Media career

After missing out on a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 squad, Potter worked for the BBC as an expert analyst in their tournament coverage.[21] She has continued to work for the BBC on their women's football coverage.[22]

She is also a Football Association skills coach, based in Sheffield.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Josanne's cup of woe". Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. 8 May 2007. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Josanne Potter". Charlton Athletic FC. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  3. ↑ Tony Leighton (3 May 2004). "Arsenal lift women's Cup". TheFA.com. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  4. ↑ Stuart Mawhinney (7 May 2007). "Arsenal clinch quadruple". TheFA.com. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  5. ↑ "Under 16's page". Chesterfield FC Ladies. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Chesterfield F.C. Girl's centre of excellence". Chesterfield FC Ladies. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  7. ↑ "Squad info 2002–2003". Sheffield Wednesday Ladies. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  8. ↑ Sue Prior (7 August 2005). "New signings impress in 8–0 victory". Charlton Athletic FC. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  9. ↑ Polly C (16 January 2009). "Potter Returns To Birmingham". Fair Game. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  10. ↑ "New Leicester boss strengthening squad". Women's Soccer Scene. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  11. ↑ Polly C (29 May 2013). "Birmingham City Ladies: Jo Potter 'deserves England recall'". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  12. ↑ "England girls hit Bulgaria for five". TheFA.com. 4 October 2002. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  13. ↑ "Powell names squad". TheFA.com. 5 April 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  14. ↑ "England u21 star Sidwell urges support for national women's team". Reading FC. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  15. ↑ "International Matches (Women) 2004". RSSSF.com. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  16. ↑ "Potter's magical day". TheFA.com. 24 August 2005. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  17. ↑ "England Women ease to biggest win". BBC. 27 October 2005. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  18. ↑ "Couldn't be more thrilled". TheFA.com. 19 September 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  19. ↑ Matt Wright (11 March 2007). "Potter back for England". Charlton Athletic FC. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  20. ↑ "Women's Player of the Year contender: Jo Potter". The Football Association. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  21. ↑ Lance Hardy (7 September 2007). "Women's world cup coverage". BBC. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  22. ↑ Lance Hardy (10 September 2010). "Women's football returns to the BBC". BBC. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  23. ↑ "Skills coaches". TheFA.com. Retrieved 12 September 2010.

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