HARTLEPOOL UNITED FC: NEW DEAL FOR BATES

Defender Matthew Bates has penned a new contract at Hartlepool United.

http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/article/matthew-bates-signs-new-deal-with-hartlepool-united-2475312.aspx

HARTLEPOOL UNITED FC: BATES UNDERGOES SURGERY

Hartlepool United defender Matthew Bates has undergone surgery on a severe dead leg sustained last month.

http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/article/hartlepools-matthew-bates-undergoes-minor-surgery-on-injured-leg-2315174.aspx

BRISTOL CITY FC: BATES SIGNS NEW DEAL

Defender Matthew Bates has extended his contract with Bristol City until the end of the season.

http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20130222-batessigns-672141.aspx

MIDDLESBROUGH FC: SWANS TO RETURN FOR BATES

The Northern Echo newspaper is reporting that Premier League side Swansea City will make a fresh approach for Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates in the January transfer window.

MIDDLESBROUGH: BATES HAPPY AT 'BORO

Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates has rejected claims he is after a move away from the club after he was linked to a number of teams in the transfer window.

MIDDLESBROUGH: BATES TOO PRICY FOR SWANS

Swansea City seem to have been priced out in their efforts to sign Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates.