Summary
Boro defender Matthew Bates is on the verge of completing a remarkable return from serious injury in record time.
The 20-year-old expects to be back in full training in a couple of weeks - only four and a half months after an anterior cruciate operation on his right knee.See the full content of this document
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Bouncing Back
It's a massive boost for the Eaglescliffe-born player, who can now look forward to starting pre-season next summer with the first team squad.
Bates, who suffered the injury while on loan at Ipswich Town, said: "I've...See the full content of this document
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