Michael was signed from Spurs as a trainee by youth coach Steve Tilson and progressed through Blues’ Under-19 and reserve teams. He came on as sub against Exeter in the last game of the 2002/03 season
He made irregular substitute appearances under Wignall and gave a fantastic performance against Bristol Rovers in the LDV before a man of the match performance and his first senior goal against Luton in the same competition. His opportunities to show his undoubted talent seem very limited under Tilson / Brush.