Previous clubs:
Worcester CIty Youth, u12-14s,
Kidderminster Youth, u15-16s,
Ledbury Town Mens,
Malvern Town Mens,
England School Boys u18s
Biography:
Joe Bates is another product of the City youth academy, and after showing his scoring ability off in under-21 games, made the step up to the City first team towards the end of the 15/16 season, appearing on the bench several times.