Boro defender hails Bates return

Published : 09 Dec 2010 12:38:33

Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines has hailed the return of defender Matthew Bates from injury and hopes to join him in Saturday's visit of Cardiff City.Bates overcame cruciate ligament problems to captain the side this season, while Hines has been working hard after long-term ankle problems. "We've both come through long-term injuries and it's good to see him out there playing," Hines told BBC Tees. "It would be quality to play next to him on Saturday." Hines continued: "Obviously every foo.... read more