Matthew Bates
Bates playing for Hartlepool United in 2015
Personal information
Full name Matthew David Bates[1]
Date of birth (1986-12-10) 10 December 1986 (age 37)[1]
Place of birth Stockton-on-Tees, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2004 Middlesbrough
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2012 Middlesbrough 104 (6)
2005 → Darlington (loan) 4 (0)
2006 → Ipswich Town (loan) 2 (0)
2008 → Norwich City (loan) 3 (0)
2012–2013 Bristol City 13 (0)
2013–2014 Bradford City 22 (0)
2014–2018 Hartlepool United 77 (2)
Total 225 (8)
Managerial career
2017 Hartlepool United (caretaker)
2018 Hartlepool United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:24, 17 June 2017 (UTC)

Matthew David Bates (born 10 December 1986) is an English former football manager and former professional footballer, as well as holding a UEFA B coaching licence. He is currently the assistant manager at Northern Premier League side Whitby Town.

Bates played for Hartlepool United, Bradford City, Bristol City, Darlington, Ipswich Town, Norwich City and Middlesbrough.

Club career

Middlesbrough

Born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham,[1] Bates began playing at Manchester United's centre of excellence in Birtley since the age of nine. Several years later, the centre was closed down and he was taken in by his hometown club Middlesbrough. After tasting FA Youth Cup success in 2003–04, he was promoted to the first team and made his debut on 6 December 2004, coming on as an injury time replacement for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in a 3–2 win over Manchester City. After a successful loan spell at Darlington, he made a breakthrough, making 28 appearances and played alongside former manager Gareth Southgate in central defence.[2]

Bates had been tipped by some to be Southgate's successor but an injury while on loan at Ipswich in November 2006 prematurely ended his 2006–07 season. He was seriously injured in his second game, tearing his cruciate ligament and partially tearing his medial collateral ligament, and returned to Boro.[3] After recovering in January 2008, Bates moved on loan to Norwich City for two months. He later returned to Middlesbrough after suffering from another knee injury which has resulted in him needing an operation for the third time in just 18 months.[4] He scored his first league goal for Middlesbrough in a crucial 3–1 win over relegation rivals Hull on 11 April 2009.[5]

Following Middlesbrough's relegation from the Premier League in the 2008–09 season, rumours arose regarding his future with them. However, despite a number of Premier League clubs being interested, he opted to stay at Middlesbrough, signing a new three-year deal at the Riverside outfit.[6]

On 25 July, Bates suffered the fourth serious knee injury of his career and could be sidelined for the rest of the year.[7] He went for surgery in September and is confirmed to be out for the entire season.[8]

The 2010/11 season saw Bates as a regular in the Boro line-up. He got his first goal of the season against Portsmouth in a 2–2 draw. Under new Boro manager Tony Mowbray Bates was named new captain. He scored the only goal in a 1–1 draw with Preston North End. His third and final goal of the season came when he returned to the side after injury, playing in midfield, against Sheffield United. He was rewarded with a great start to the 2011/12 season by winning Player of the Month. On 27 March 2012, Bates suffered a fifth serious knee injury which ruled him out for a period of 6 months.

Bristol City

In November 2012, Bates signed for Championship side Bristol City on a short-term deal until January 2013.[9] He made his debut on 17 November in a 1–1 draw away to Blackpool, conceding a penalty in the 90th minute for handball, which Tom Ince converted.[10] On 8 May 2013, Bates was released by City.

Bradford City

On 13 October 2013, Bates signed a 3-month deal with Bradford City.[11] On 15 January 2014, Bates signed a new deal with Bradford City until the end of the season.[12]

Hartlepool United

Bates joined Hartlepool United in June 2014.[13] Bates' playing stint with Hartlepool was ravaged by injuries with the defender making 77 league appearances in four years with the club.

International career

Bates was capped by England at youth level.[1]

Management career

On 24 April 2017, following the dismissal of Dave Jones, Bates was appointed caretaker manager of Hartlepool United for the final two matches of the 2016–17 season.[14] Hartlepool won 2–1 in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season against Doncaster Rovers but this result was not enough, as a late Newport County goal saw Hartlepool relegated from the Football League for the first time in their history.[15]

When Craig Harrison was appointed as Hartlepool's first-team manager in May 2017, Bates moved into a coaching role with the club's U21s side.

On 21 February 2018, Bates took charge of Hartlepool again following the dismissal of Craig Harrison.[16] Bates lost his first two games in charge as caretaker manager but managed to turn around the club's poor form and a crucial three-game win streak against Barrow, Bromley and Maidstone United led to him winning the Manager of the Month award for March 2018.[17]

After keeping Hartlepool in the division, Bates was appointed as permanent first-team manager in May 2018.[18]

After six successive league defeats, Bates was sacked as Hartlepool manager in November 2018.[19]

In September 2022, it was announced that Bates had joined Northern Premier League side Whitby Town as their assistant manager.[20]

Personal life

Matthew has a son with Chanelle Hayes.[21]

Career statistics

As of match played 6 May 2017
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Middlesbrough 2003–04[22] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2004–05[23] Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2005–06[24] Premier League 16 0 4 0 3 0 5[a] 0 28 0
2006–07[25] Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 0
2007–08[26] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2008–09[27] Premier League 17 1 3 0 0 0 — 20 1
2009–10[28] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2010–11[29] Championship 31 3 1 0 0 0 — 32 3
2011–12[30] Championship 37 2 3 0 2 0 — 42 2
Total 104 6 11 0 6 0 5 0 126 6
Darlington (loan) 2004–05[23] League Two 4 0 — — — 4 0
Ipswich Town (loan) 2006–07[25] Championship 2 0 — — — 2 0
Norwich City (loan) 2007–08[26] Championship 3 0 — — — 3 0
Bristol City 2012–13[31] Championship 13 0 0 0 0 0 — 13 0
Bradford City 2013–14[32] League One 22 0 1 0 — — 23 0
Hartlepool United 2014–15[33] League Two 25 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 27 1
2015–16[34] League Two 32 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 35 0
2016–17[35] League Two 20 1 2 0 1 0 1[b] 0 24 1
Total 77 2 6 0 2 0 1 0 86 2
Career total 225 8 18 0 8 0 6 0 257 8
  1. ^ Appearances in UEFA Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy

Managerial statistics

As of 27 November 2018
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record Ref
P W D L Win %
Hartlepool United (caretaker) 24 April 2017 26 May 2017 2 1 0 1 050.0 [14][36][37]
Hartlepool United 21 February 2018 28 November 2018 38 13 12 13 034.2 [38]
Total 40 14 12 14 035.0

Honours

As a player

Middlesbrough

As a manager

Individual

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ^ "Saturday Spotlight Survival would complete Bates' recovery". Darlington & Stockton Times. 25 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Cruel blow for Matthew". Middlesbourgh F.C. Archived 14 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "City sign Bates on loan". Norwich City F.C. 30 January 2008. Archived 1 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Middlesbrough 3–1 Hull". BBC Sport. 11 April 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Bates pens Boro deal: Middlesbrough ace signs on for three more years". Sky Sports. 22 June 2009.
  7. ^ Richardson, Andy (27 July 2009). "Bates knee injury is huge blow for Boro". The Northern Echo. Darlington.
  8. ^ "Bates heads to the USA in latest fightback". Darlington & Stockton Times. 24 November 2009.
  9. ^ "Matthew Bates signs short-term Bristol City contract". BBC Sport. 17 November 2012.
  10. ^ "Bristol City 1–1 Blackpool" BBC Sport. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  11. ^ Bates signs for Bradford City (From )
  12. ^ Bates signs new deal
  13. ^ "Matthew Bates: Hartlepool sign ex-Middlesbrough defender". BBC Sport. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  14. ^ a b "Dave Jones: Hartlepool United part company with manager". BBC Sport. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  15. ^ "Hartlepool United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. 6 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Craig Harrison sacked as Hartlepool manager as Paul Jenkins and Matthew Bates take temporary charge". GazetteLive. 21 February 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  17. ^ a b "Bates Wins Manager of the Month". Hartlepool United FC. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  18. ^ "Matthew Bates Appointed As New Manager". Hartlepool United FC. 4 May 2018. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  19. ^ "Hartlepool sack Bates after nine months". BBC Sport.
  20. ^ "MATTHEW BATES". Whitby Town FC. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  21. ^ Duff, Seamus (30 August 2017). "Chanelle Hayes gives birth to first child with PE teacher partner Ryan Oates". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  22. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  23. ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  24. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  25. ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  26. ^ a b "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  27. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  28. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  29. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  30. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  31. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  32. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  33. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  34. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by Matthew Bates in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  36. ^ "Craig Harrison: Hartlepool appoint The New Saints boss as manager". BBC Sport. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  37. ^ "Hartlepool: Results/matches: 2016/17". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  38. ^ "Matthew Bates: Hartlepool United sack manager after nine months in charge". BBC Sport. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.

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