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Matthew Bates

Born: December 10, 1986 (age 38)

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Stockton, England
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Defender
Matthew Bates
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Career History
Senior2004-2012Middlesbrough
→ 2008Norwich City (loan)
2012-2013Bristol City
Sports Mole has 29 articles about Matthew Bates. Articles 1 to 29:
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho on January 15, 2025
Preview: Portsmouth vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
79 days ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hartlepool United name Billy Paynter captain
Hartlepool United appoint newly-signed striker Billy Paynter as the club's captain for the new season.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Accrington send Hartlepool into drop zone
Accrington Stanley win 3-1 to send Hartlepool United into the League Two relegation zone.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hartlepool United, Portsmouth ends goalless
Hartlepool United and Portsmouth ends in a stalemate to leave the Pools stuck in the League Two relegation zone.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Matthew Bates signs for Bradford City
Former Middlesbrough captain Matthew Bates signs a three-month contract with Bradford City.
11 years ago
Bolton's Craig Davies in action on March 9, 2013
Craig Davies penalty wins it for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers beat Bristol City 2-1 thanks to a late Craig Davies penalty.
12 years ago
Darren Pratley
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.
12 years ago
Burnley's Jason Shackell celebrates scoring against Blackburn in the Championship match on March 17, 2013
Burnley rally to beat Bristol City
Burnley come from behind to earn a 3-1 win over Bristol City in the Championship.
12 years ago
Burnley manager Sean Dyche on the touchline during the match against Blackburn Rovers on December 2, 2012
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.
12 years ago
Matthew Bates
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.
12 years ago
Tommy Smith on March 21, 2012
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.
12 years ago
Thomas Ince
Late Thomas Ince penalty breaks Bristol City hearts
A late Thomas Ince penalty denies Bristol City a rare win at Ashton Gate.
12 years ago
Matthew Bates
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.
12 years ago
Matthew Bates
Matthew Bates undergoes fifth knee operation
Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates undergoes a fifth cruciate knee ligament operation.
13 years ago
Middlesbrough players
Portsmouth 1-3 Middlesbrough
Goals from Barry Robson, Matthew Bates and Marvin Emnes help Middlesbrough to victory over crisis club Portsmouth.
13 years ago
Brendan Rodgers
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.
13 years ago
Andy Thorn
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.
13 years ago
Blackpool
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.
13 years ago
Matthew Bates
Result: Peterborough United 1-1 Middlesbrough
Paul Taylor's volley nine minutes from time ensures Peterborough share the spoils with Middlesbrough.
13 years ago
Tony Mowbray
Middlesbrough clean up in Championship awards for September
Matthew Bates and Tony Mowbray win the Championship's player and manager awards for September.
14 years ago
Matthew Bates
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.
14 years ago
Matthew Bates
Swansea fail to meet Middlesbrough’s price for Matthew Bates
Swansea refuse to meet Middlesbrough's asking price for captain Matthew Bates.
14 years ago
Matthew Bates
Swansea City target Matthew Bates
Matthew Bates is discussing personal terms with Swansea City ahead of a move from Middlesbrough.
14 years ago
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool30227170274373
2Arsenal311711356263062
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest31176851371457
4Chelsea30157854371752
5Manchester CityMan City30156957401751
6Aston Villa3114984646051
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle29155949391050
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton31121184947247
9Bournemouth311291051401145
10Fulham3012994440445
11Crystal Palace30111093935443
12Brentford30125135147441
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd30107133741-437
14Everton31714103338-535
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham3198143552-1735
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs301041655441134
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves3195174359-1632
18Ipswich TownIpswich3148193165-3420
19Leicester CityLeicester3045212567-4217
20Southampton3024242271-4910


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