Ex-Rangers defender David Bates speaks about life at Hamburg
David Bates left Rangers in the summer to join Hamburg on a free transfer and he has spoken to BBC Scotland about his experience so…
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David Bates thriving in Germany with top of the table Hamburg
22-year-old David Bates, left Ibrox for pastures new in July. He had only joined Rangers on a permanent basis a year previous, but ultimately failed…
David Bates deserves credit, but he wasn’t good enough for Rangers
David Bates’ progress in Germany should be praised, but Rangers made no mistake in letting him go. The Scottish centre-back was picked up by the…
David Bates making Scotland Squad prove Gers made huge mistake
David Bates was called up to his first Scotland squad for the matches with Albania and Israel. And it should come as no surprise. The…
Is Glenn Middleton in line for a Scotland call-up?
Glenn Middleton was one of few bright sparks from Rangers performance in Moscow. In a particularly spritely first half, the flying winger was industrious, brave…
David Bates attracting the likes of Arsenal and Everton – reports
You always felt that by letting David Bates go we might live to regret it. If that was in doubt before, it certainly won’t be…
David Bates compares German rivalry to the Old Firm
Everyone knows about the Old Firm derby worldwide, but is Hamburg vs St Pauli just as ferocious? According to David Bates, they are certainly memorable.…
Should Rangers have ever let David Bates go?
The Ginger Ramos David Bates was one of the only bright sparks from last season. The gangly redhead made his breakthrough to the first team…
Murty shouldn’t be blamed for Bates situation
Providing Graeme Murty blame over David Bates’ contract situation is the wrong way to approach things. The Rangers Under-20 coach was today accused by Bates…
Former Ranger David Bates says club didn’t want him
After his departure over the summer, David Bates has disagreed with Graeme Murty that he left the club for more money. Bates, who’s developing nicely…
