Isthmian Leagues

BIG GUN BATES IS BACK AT UNITED

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
19 November 2023

By Neil Harvey

TALENT: Jack Bates

HASTINGS United boss Chris Agutter reckons he has landed a coup in luring back talented youngster Jack Bates to the club.
Midfielder Bates proved a huge hit at United as a youngster before being spotted by Derby County.
He eventually made the move at the age of 18 after a successful trial and went onto play seven times for the Rams’ first team in the 2021- 22 season, while also being chosen for the England Under 18 Schoolboys squad.
Last season, Bates made 18 appearances in Premier League 2, but has now opted to move back on loan to the I...

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