Matthew Bates
Born: December 10, 1986 (age 35)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Stockton, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2004-2012 | Middlesbrough |
| → 2008 | Norwich City (loan) | |
| 2012-2013 | Bristol City | |
Sports Mole has 28 articles about Matthew Bates. Articles 1 to 28:
Hartlepool United name Billy Paynter captain
Hartlepool United appoint newly-signed striker Billy Paynter as the club's captain for the new season.
Aug 4, 09:28
Result: Last-gasp Blyth Spartans shock Hartlepool United
Non-league Blyth Spartans come from behind to knock Hartlepool United out in the second round of the FA Cup.
Dec 5, 21:49
Team News: Jordan Richards starts as Hartlepool make three changes for FA Cup
Hartlepool United make three changes for their FA Cup tie with East Thurrock United, as Jordan Richards starts on the right of midfield.
Nov 8, 14:55
Result: Accrington send Hartlepool into drop zone
Accrington Stanley win 3-1 to send Hartlepool United into the League Two relegation zone.
Oct 21, 21:45
Half-Time Report: Accrington Stanley lead Hartlepool United at the break
Shay McCartan and Robert Atkinson goals give Accrington Stanley a 2-1 half-time lead over Hartlepool United.
Oct 21, 20:40
Result: Hartlepool United, Portsmouth ends goalless
Hartlepool United and Portsmouth ends in a stalemate to leave the Pools stuck in the League Two relegation zone.
Sep 27, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Hartlepool United, Portsmouth level at half time
Hartlepool United go into half-time level with Portsmouth as neither side were able to take their chances.
Sep 27, 15:50
Result: Wolverhampton Wanderers go second with Bradford City win
Wolverhampton Wanderers move into the automatic promotion places in League One with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Bradford City.
Feb 1, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Kevin McDonald gives Wolverhampton Wanderers slender lead
Wolverhampton Wanderers record a slender 1-0 half-time lead over 10-man Bradford City at Molineux.
Feb 1, 15:52
Matthew Bates signs for Bradford City
Former Middlesbrough captain Matthew Bates signs a three-month contract with Bradford City.
Oct 13, 18:28
Result: Craig Davies penalty wins it for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers beat Bristol City 2-1 thanks to a late Craig Davies penalty.
Apr 13, 17:04
Team News: Darren Pratley returns for Bolton Wanderers
Darren Pratley returns to the Bolton Wanderers midfield, while Bristol City make two changes in today's Championship encounter.
Apr 13, 14:26
Result: Burnley rally to beat Bristol City
Burnley come from behind to earn a 3-1 win over Bristol City in the Championship.
Apr 6, 17:02
Team News: Two changes for Burnley, Bristol City make triple swap
Sports Mole brings you team news from the Championship as Burnley host Bristol City at Turf Moor.
Apr 6, 14:18
Matthew Bates signs Bristol City extension
Bristol City defender Matthew Bates signs a contract extension with the Championship club until the end of the season.
Feb 22, 19:50
Result: Bristol City draw at Ipswich Town
Bristol City slip into the bottom three of the Championship as they draw 1-1 at Ipswich Town in the Championship.
Dec 22, 16:59
Result: Late Thomas Ince penalty breaks Bristol City hearts
A late Thomas Ince penalty denies Bristol City a rare win at Ashton Gate.
Nov 17, 17:05
Matthew Bates trains with Bristol City
Former Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates links up with Bristol City with a view of a possible move to Ashton Gate.
Nov 9, 14:40
Matthew Bates undergoes fifth knee operation
Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates undergoes a fifth cruciate knee ligament operation.
Apr 4, 15:53
Result: Portsmouth 1-3 Middlesbrough
Goals from Barry Robson, Matthew Bates and Marvin Emnes help Middlesbrough to victory over crisis club Portsmouth.
Mar 3, 17:02
Brendan Rodgers still wants new signings
Brendan Rodgers is hoping to add at least one new player to his Swansea City squad before tomorrow's deadline.
Jan 30, 19:07
Result: Coventry City 3-1 Middlesbrough
Gary McSheffrey and Alex Nimely are among the goalscorers as the Championship's bottom side Coventry City record an important win over Middlesbrough.
Jan 21, 16:57
Result: Blackpool 3-0 Middlesbrough
Matt Phillips and Lomana Lua Lua are among the goalscorers as Blackpool begin 2012 with an impressive win over high-flying Middlesbrough.
Jan 2, 16:51
Result: Peterborough United 1-1 Middlesbrough
Paul Taylor's volley nine minutes from time ensures Peterborough share the spoils with Middlesbrough.
Nov 26, 17:41
Middlesbrough clean up in Championship awards for September
Matthew Bates and Tony Mowbray win the Championship's player and manager awards for September.
Oct 7, 11:01
Skipper Matthew Bates in no rush to leave Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough captain Matthew Bates is happy to stay at the Championship club despite interest from Premier League clubs.
Sep 8, 10:28
Swansea fail to meet Middlesbroughâs price for Matthew Bates
Swansea refuse to meet Middlesbrough's asking price for captain Matthew Bates.
Aug 18, 15:46
Swansea City target Matthew Bates
Matthew Bates is discussing personal terms with Swansea City ahead of a move from Middlesbrough.
Aug 9, 00:21
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