Adam Bate

Football Features Writer

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Biography

Adam Bate is a football writer for Sky Sports, covering Premier League -especially in the Midlands and North West of England - as well as European and international football.

He has attended many of the biggest matches in Europe since joining Sky Sports in 2012 and tells a wide variety of football stories from up and down the pyramid and around the world.

Alongside in-depth features, match reports and interviews, Adam writes a weekly analysis column for skysports.com, The Debrief, that blends data and opinion on the latest Premier League action.

Articles by Adam Bate

Soungoutou Magassa (centre) celebrates scoring West Ham's late equaliser at Man Utd

Magassa’s late equaliser for West Ham denies Man Utd victory

Nottingham Forest's Igor Jesus celebrates his long-awaited first Premier League goal

'Are you scared?' Edwards questions players as Forest hand Wolves another loss

Rob Edwards faces a daunting task at Wolves

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Edwards opens up on Wolves move and his plans for the club

Joshua Zirkzee had a big second half for Manchester United against Crystal Palace

Analysis

Zirkzee's impact for Man Utd and why Anderson is like Modric

Boubacar Kamara celebrates after giving Aston Villa the lead against Wolves

Kamara strike sees off Wolves as Villa continue hot streak

Chris Markham has been named as Huddersfield Town's new sporting director [Credit: Huddersfield Town]

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England's penalty guru is Huddersfield's new sporting director

Malen was seen sporting a cut on his head following the celebrations for his first goal

Malen scores twice but is struck by object as crowd trouble mars Villa win

Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah during Liverpool's 4-1 defeat to PSV in the Champions League at Anfield

Analysis

Worst run of form for 71 years - where is it going wrong for Liverpool?

Virgil van Dijk is dejected after Liverpool suffer another defeat

Liverpool crumble again as PSV score FOUR at Anfield

Bruno Guimaraes played a key role in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Man City

Analysis

Why Guimaraes is the complete midfielder for Newcastle

Crystal Palace's Yeremy Pino celebrates his goal

Palace up to fourth as Wolves remain winless

Back in the spotlight and all smiles: Steve Cotterill has made a big impact at Cheltenham Town

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Return of the king! How Cotterill's emotional return to Cheltenham transformed their season

Unai Emery and Nuno Espirito Santo reveal how they approach the half-time team talk

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Emery and Nuno reveal the secrets of the half-time team talk

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan is taking inspiration from young supporter Roman

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Nights in bomb shelters and injured fans but Turan is inspired by Shakhtar challenge

Suriname players pose for pictures before the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over El Salvador

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Lowest-ranked team ever! Suriname out to complete World Cup 'fairytale'

David Flitcroft has been inspired from personal experience to help others with their mental health

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Flitcroft opens up on personal mission to transform grassroots coaching

Bernardo Silva was key to the win for Pep Guardiola's side as Man City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium

Analysis

Why Bernardo Silva is still the master for Man City

Jeremy Doku celebrates after scoring Man City's third goal

Doku dazzles as Man City overwhelm sorry Liverpool

Athletic Club supporters invade the pitch after the win over Newcastle United in 1994

Analysis

How Newcastle and Athletic Club forged a bond that has lasted over 30 years

Conor Bradley impressed for Liverpool against Aston Villa

Analysis

How Bradley is starting to help Salah

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates scoring the winner against Real Madrid

Mac Allister wins it for Liverpool on Trent's miserable Anfield return

Exploring Alvaro Carreras' remarkable journey from Preston North End to Real Madrid

Analysis

The ex-Preston player let go by Man Utd - and now starring at Real Madrid

Vitor Pereira's Wolves reign started so brightly but the Portuguese coach lost his way badly and there was no way back

Analysis

How Wolves unravelled under Pereira

Mohamed Salah is congratulated by Ibrahima Konate after giving Liverpool the lead against Aston Villa

Salah scores as Liverpool beat Villa to end losing streak

Tyrique George celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal in a thriller against Wolves

More Pereira pressure as Chelsea beat Wolves in thriller despite Delap red

Joe Rodon's threat from corners for Leeds United has been a factor in their encouraging start to the Premier League season

Analysis

Secrets of Premier League's surprise teams

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts during their win over Barcelona in El Clasico

Analysis

Bellingham steals show in El Clasico: How can England ignore him?

Antoine Semenyo has had an unusual route to the top but has that helped him become a unique force in the Premier League?

Analysis

Why 'unique' Semenyo is so in demand

Aurelien Tchouameni has a key role for Real Madrid in stopping Barcelona in El Clasico, according to Claude Makelele

Analysis

How to beat Barcelona? 'The Makelele role' is key to El Clasico... says Makelele!

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Jonathan Burkardt is in impressive form and could be the man to trouble Liverpool in the Champions League

Analysis

Why Ekitike replacement Burkardt is Frankfurt's one to watch

Erling Haaland celebrates after doubling Man City's lead against Everton

Haaland double helps Man City see off Everton

Morgan Rogers scored for Aston Villa against Tottenham to mark his improved form

Analysis

Why Emery stuck with Rogers, Beto conundrum and Cunha call pays off

Unai Emery discusses the tactical changes that he has observed in football this season

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Emery: Football is changing tactically

Mjallby supporters are enjoying the season of their lives with the club top of the Allsvenskan in Sweden

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Miracle of Mjallby: How small club in Sweden is on brink of title shock

Former Exeter, Rotherham and Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor opens up about this family trauma

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Taylor opens up on family tragedy: It is not the end of my story

Mohamed Salah's attacking output is down and that puts more of the spotlight on his defensive work

Analysis

Salah's gambling backfires and how Amad is helping Mbeumo

Jan Paul van Hecke grabbed an equaliser for Brighton against Wolves

Van Hecke's late leveller for Brighton leaves Wolves still without a win

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is seeking his team's first Premier League win of the season

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Pereira: ‘I believe in this team’ | Wolves boss on why season will turn

Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring Man Utd's second goal against Sunderland

Amorim pressure eased as Man Utd beat Sunderland

Ange Postecoglou suffered an ignominious defeat as Nottingham Forest lost to FC Midtjylland at the City Ground

Forest fans turn on Postecoglou as Midtjylland win at City Ground

John McGovern captained Nottingham Forest to two European Cups but still plays a role at the club to this day

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Why Forest legend McGovern is happy playing ball boy at 75

Promise David celebrates with team-mates after scoring for Union Saint-Gilloise against PSV in the Champions League

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How Union Saint-Gilloise broke the mould in Belgium

Mika Biereth has made a big impact at Monaco since his January transfer

Analysis

Arsenal youngster Biereth's journey from Motherwell to Monaco

Granit Xhaka has been exceptional for Sunderland since his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen

Analysis

Why Xhaka is the signing of the Premier League season