Anthony Potts was born in 1972 in South London. He is a relatively new author who has just released two novels, Eye on the Ball and the sequel Star on the Rise. He also has a third book, an autobiography, that is soon to be released. Eye on the Ball and Star on the Rise are both based on his experiences and insider's knowledge from his time as a Professional footballer. In the book he takes an uncompromising look at the harsh world of professional sports.
On leaving school he joined Tottenham Hotspur on YTS forms before signing a 3-year professional contract. He left Tottenham in 1992 and travelled to New Zealand to play for Wellington United. Since returning to England he has played and coached semi-professionally for a number of non-league football clubs. He is a qualified football coach and has managed at academy level for Charlton Athletic.
Injury problems meant that he had to retrain as a teacher in 1995. He has now been a teacher for more than 20 years at various Inner London schools. He is currently working as a Primary schoolteacher at Ningbo British International School in Ningbo, China. He is married to Sonya Potts and has two step-sons called Jack and Mitchell.
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