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Swansea ask about Bates
Wednesday 10th August 11:56

Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray has confirmed that Swansea have made an approach about Matthew Bates.

Swans eye Boro skipper
Monday 8th August 19:45

Swansea City have targeted a move for Middlesbrough skipper Matthew Bates, skysports.com understands.

Smith eyes permanent deal
Thursday 10th March 14:52

Paul Smith has admitted he is hoping his move to Middlesbrough may become permanent.

Boro deny Bates setback
Saturday 26th February 14:44

Middlesbrough have denied that captain Matthew Bates has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury.

Boyd admits January issues
Tuesday 8th February 10:36

Middlesbrough's Kris Boyd has admitted he let himself get unsettled in January amid speculation about his future.

O'Neil happy with Bates captaincy
Wednesday 8th December 16:48

Gary O'Neil insists he has no problem with Matthew Bates taking over the Middlesbrough captaincy.

Bates pleads for Boro patience
Tuesday 23rd November 17:55

Matthew Bates has urged Middlesbrough fans to give Tony Mowbray time to put his stamp on the club.

Mogga to go home-grown
Tuesday 9th November 10:34

Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray is ready to go with a home-grown defence after Stephen McManus was sidelined.

Bates backs Boro boss
Monday 4th October 10:23

Matthew Bates has backed manager Gordon Strachan to save Middlesbrough's season.

Strachan bemoans Flood luck
Sunday 8th August 15:23

Gordon Strachan has expressed his sympathy for Willo Flood after the luckless midfielder's latest injury.

Bates ready for new season
Friday 2nd July 13:38

Middlesbrough star Matthew Bates has declared himself ready for the new season.

Strachan targets McManus deal
Wednesday 30th June 14:24

Gordon Strachan has spoken of his determination to land Stephen McManus on a permanent deal from Celtic.

Strachan eyes on January
Tuesday 24th November 09:20

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is already looking to the January transfer window.

Bates rejects retirement talks
Saturday 5th September 17:34

Middlesbrough defender Mathew Bates has vowed to recover from knee surgery once more.

Boro chief maintains ambition
Thursday 3rd September 11:49

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb insists that the club are still determined to secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Bates suffers injury agony
Monday 27th July 11:14

Middlesbrough ace Matthew Bates has suffered cruciate ligament damage for the fourth time in his career.

Bates happy to stay
Saturday 4th July 21:03

Matthew Bates has insisted he has no regrets about his decision to remain at Middlesbrough.

Southgate points to domestic talent
Tuesday 23rd June 14:58

Gareth Southgate believes homegrown talent will be a key factor behind Middlesbrough's Premier League return.

Bates pens Boro deal
Monday 22nd June 11:06

Middlesbrough have held off strong competition from a number of Premier League teams to keep Matthew Bates.

Roma eye Boro skipper
Tuesday 16th June 16:41

Emanuel Pogatetz's agent claims that Italian giants Roma are keen to sign the Middlesbrough captain.

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