Clint Hill sends Twitter message to Rangers ace after draw v Celtic
Rangers fan favourite Clint Hill has sent a message on Twitter to Gers defender David Bates after his “outstanding” display against Celtic in Saturday’s Old…
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‘New sell out clause – £20m’ – Rangers fans blown away by fringe player display v Celtic
Rangers defender David Bates was an early replacement for Bruno Alves in Saturday’s Old Firm clash at Celtic Park – and the 21-year-old defender blew…
David Bates raves about Rangers team-mate after draw v Celtic
Rangers defender David Bates has been raving about Gers team-mate Danny Wilson after the pair kept a clean-sheet against Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic in Saturday’s Old…
‘We’re disappointed’ – David Bates delivers verdict on Rangers v Celtic
Rangers defender David Bates has admitted that the Gers are “disappointed” to only pick up a draw against Celtic in Saturday’s Old Firm clash after…
Rangers fringe player leaves fans eating their words after outperforming senior star
COMMENT Rangers defender David Bates is one of those players that nobody ever really fancies but never really puts a foot wrong. The 21-year-old fringe…
Senior player nowhere near required level: Three things learned about Rangers in draw v Celtic
COMMENT Rangers and Celtic clashed in the second Old Firm clash of the season on Saturday with the Gers almost certain to disappointed to have…
Joey Barton blown away by Rangers player for performance v Celtic
Joey Barton believes that Rangers were the better side as they earned a surprise 0-0 draw with Celtic at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon. Both goalkeepers…
‘Stepped up to the mark’ – Danny Wilson raves about Rangers rising stars
Rangers defender Danny Wilson admits he was impressed by rising stars Jamie Barjonas and David Bates after the Ibrox youngster came into the side against…
Dermot Gallagher delivers verdict on controversy in Rangers win v Hibernian
Former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes that Hibernian should have been awarded a penalty against Rangers at Easter Road. The Edinburgh side were…
Sky Sports pundits predict Rangers clash against Ross County
Sky Sports Scottish football pundits Ian Crocker and Andy Walker have been predicting the upcoming Scottish Premiership fixtures and both are in agreement that Rangers…
Celtic and Rangers players named in SPFL TOTW
One player from each of Rangers and Celtic has been named in the SPFL team of the week. The team, which can include players from…
‘It’s been tough’ – David Bates makes admission after Rangers comeback
Defender David Bates has revealed he was blown away by Rangers’ “immense” performance as he made his first-team comeback from injury against Aberdeen on Sunday.…
Rangers selection headache: 10 different solutions to recurring problem
COMMENT Rangers interim boss Graeme Murty saw his side pick up yet more defensive injury problems on Sunday afternoon against Aberdeen as Danny Wilson joined…
Graeme Murty details injury update on crocked Rangers senior duo
Interim Rangers boss Graeme Murty has revealed senior duo Danny Wilson and Bruno Alves picking up injuries over the last few days is an opportunity…
David Bates raves about Rangers senior duo after MOTM performance v Aberdeen
Rangers defender David Bates has raved about Danny Wilson and Fabio Cardoso after playing 45 minutes beside each as he picked up man of the…
Josh Windass delivers Twitter verdict on Rangers team-mate display v Aberdeen
Rangers star Josh Windass has raved about Ibrox team-mate David Bates after the defender’s surprise inclusion in the starting XI to face Aberdeen. Bates made…
25-year-old mainstay is a liability: Three things we learned from Rangers in win v Aberdeen
COMMENT Rangers leapfrogged Aberdeen into second place in the Scottish Pemiership with a battling 2-1 win over Aberdeen, their second win over the Dons in…
‘Terrible’, ‘Awful’ – Rangers fans tear into one player after clash v Aberdeen
Rangers fans have taken to Twitter to tear into David Bates for his performance in the 2-1 win against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon.…
‘Nightmare’ – Rangers defender makes returns after injury hell
By James Black Rangers defender David Bates has spoken about his “nightmare” 10-week injury lay-off. Bates missed an opportunity to play first-team games as injuries…
Rangers will sanction exit of highly rated defender – reliable journalist
By Derek Smithson Rangers will allow highly rated young defender David Bates to leave on deadline day, according to a reliable journalist. Sun correspondent Alan…