Rangers fans react as David Bates leaves Ibrox
David Bates has officially left Rangers to join up with new club Hamburg later in the summer, and fans have flocked onto Twitter to wish…
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‘Exciting talent’ – Manager raves about Rangers player ahead of summer exit
Hamburg manager Christian Titz believes Rangers defender David Bates can help the struggling German giants bounce back into the Bundesliga at the first attempt when…
Defender would be off regardless: Three things learned about Rangers in draw v Hibernian
COMMENT Rangers failed to secure a second-place finish in the Scottish Premiership after a 5-5 draw with Hibernian at Easter Road on the final day…
‘Not a loss’, Donkey – Rangers fans slam player making final appearance for club v Hibernian
Rangers defender David Bates made his final appearance for the Light Blues in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership clash with Hibernian – and Gers fans were not…
‘Chaos’, ‘Too late’ – Rangers fans react as defender’s new side suffer shock turn of fortune
Rangers defender David Bates surprised everyone when he announced he was joining German giants Hamburg at the end of the season on a four-year-deal –…
Celtic and Rangers duo named in SPFL TOTW
Two players from Celtic and Rangers have been named in the SPFL team of the week, which is made up of players from all four…
Chris Sutton names four Rangers and Celtic players in TOTW
BT Sport pundit Chris Sutton has named four Celtic and Rangers players in his Scottish Premiership team of the week. The former Hoops striker named…
‘Maldini’, ‘Does it have to’ – Rangers fans react to heartfelt message from 6’3″ enforcer
Rangers defender David Bates has bid farewell to Gers supporters on Twitter and fans are clear they do not want to see the back of…
21-yr-old must be regretting decision: Three things learned about Rangers in win v Kilmarnock
COMMENT Rangers faced Kilmarnock in the Gers’ final home game of the season on Saturday afternoon – and Steven Gerrard will have come away with…
‘No excuses’ – Murray offers advice to player with Rangers exit agreed
Rangers defender David Bates will be going to a club every bit as big as the Gers when he joins Hamburg in the summer, according…
Chairman details what finances he expects from Rangers player exit
Raith Rovers have announced that they expect to receive compensation as part of David Bates’ move to Hamburg at the end of the season from…
Rangers reported defender offer proves he was always destined for Ibrox exit
COMMENT Rangers defender David Bates is off to join Hamburg in the summer when his Ibrox contract ends – and the reported offer of a…
Sky Sports pundit: ‘Crazy’ £7,000-a-week deal is third time Rangers have got it hopelessly wrong
By Richard Parks Kris Commons has slammed Rangers in the Scottish Daily Mail for allowing David Bates to quit for Hamburg on a free transfer.…
‘Nobody is a secret’ – Murty slams lack of respect after Rangers player agrees terms
Rangers manager Graeme Murty has claimed Hamburg “did not respect” a request by the Ibrox giants not to announce David Bates’ pre-contract agreement until after…
‘Did not respect that’ – Murty slams one Rangers star ahead of cup clash v Celtic
Graeme Murty has slammed Rangers 21-year-old David Bates – and his new club – after the youngster announced he would be joining Hamburg in a…
Rangers senior player jokes about ringing team-mate agent after deal agreed
Rangers defender Russell Martin has joked he is going to call David Bates’ agent and ask for some commission after the 21-year-old agreed a four-year…
‘Huge disappointment’ – Jorg Albertz gutted by shock Rangers player announcement
Rangers legend Jorg Albertz thinks losing David Bates will be a “huge disappointment” for the Light Blues but insists playing in Germany will make him…
‘We were in negotiations’ – Murty confirms Rangers held talks with defender
Rangers manager Graeme Murty has confirmed the Gers were in talks over a new contract for David Bates but couldn’t match Hamburg’s offer for the…
Report details contract demands made by Rangers first teamer
Rangers defender David Bates wanted £7,000 per week to sign a new deal with Rangers, according to a report, which the Light Blues baulked at…
‘It’s a strange one’ – Lee McCulloch delivers damning verdict on Rangers transfer
Former Ranger captain Lee McCulloch has admitted it was a “big surprise” to see David Bates sign for German giants Hamburg. The Bundesliga side confirmed…