Joseph Morris Bates
| Date of birth | 22 May 1864 |
| Place of birth | Nottingham |
| Position | Half back |
Known as 'iron head' since he was one of few players of his generation to head the ball.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889-90 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 1889 | Royal Arsenal v Lyndhurst | W | 11-0 | FA Cup | 1st qualifying round |
| 26 Oct 1889 | Thorpe v Royal Arsenal | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 2nd qualifying round |
| 16 Nov 1889 | Royal Arsenal v Crusaders | W | 5-2 | FA Cup | 3rd qualifying round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.