15 Facts About Jo Potter

Josanne Potter was born on 13 November 1984 and is an English Association football Manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder, most recently for Reading.

At club level Jo Potter enjoyed three separate spells at Birmingham City Ladies and was noted for her crossing abilities and goalscoring record.

When Charlton ditched their ladies team in 2007, Jo Potter moved on to Everton, then returned to Birmingham City in January 2009.

On 8 June 2020, Reading announced that Jo Potter had left the club after her contract had expired.

Jo Potter announced her retirement from football in January 2021.

On 22 June 2023, Jo Potter was appointed manager of Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers.

Jo Potter helped England U19s qualify for the 2003 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship finals, scoring twice in 90 seconds against Bulgaria on 4 October 2002.

Jo Potter was called up to the senior team for the first time for a friendly against Nigeria in April 2004, while playing for Arsenal.

Jo 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.

Jo Potter withdrew from the World Cup qualifying play-off against France in September 2006 with damaged ankle ligaments.

Jo Potter was named to her second consecutive major tournament finals squad when Sampson selected her to his UEFA Women's Euro 2017 squad in April 2017.

Jo Potter was allotted 156 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.

Jo Potter continued to work for the BBC on their women's football coverage.

Jo Potter worked as a Football Association skills coach, based in Sheffield.

In 2015 Jo Potter was employed by teammate Jade Moore, who had her own sports therapy business.