Former Leeds midfielder Mick Bates, who made almost 200 appearances during the Don Revie era, has died aged 73. A statement on Leeds’ official website read: “Leeds United are saddened to learn of the death of former player Mick Bates at the age of 73. Leeds added: “As part of the club’s centenary celebrations in 2019, Mick, alongside fellow members of the Revie team, was granted the Freedom of the City of Leeds by Leeds City Council. He was a late replacement for Mick Jones during the 1972 FA Cup final against Arsenal and scored in the first leg of the Fairs Cup final (later the UEFA Cup) in 1971 when Leeds beat Juventus. Bates was born in Armthorpe, Doncaster, in 1947, and signed professionally for Leeds in 1964 after completing his apprenticeship.

Source: Express July 12, 2021 11:26 UTC