Ipswich Town
Gates made his debut for Ipswich Town as an eighteen year old on the 27th October 1973 at Portman Road replacing Roger Osborne during a 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in front of a crowd of 20,882. Gates would make a further 16 substitute appearances before he made him full debut against Derby County at The Baseball Ground in October 1975. Gates first goal as a professional footballer came later that month in a 3-0 UEFA Cup victory against FC Bruges at Portman Road in the 1st leg of the 2nd round. Highlights of Gates time at Ipswich Town include both goals in a 2-1 over FC Barcelona at Portman Road in the first leg of the 1979 Cup Winners Cup quarter final, as well as the 1978 FA Cup Final although he did not feature in the final. Gates greatest moment was as part of the team that won the 1981 UEFA Cup Final against AZ Alkmaar starting both legs of the final.
Gates final game came in a 1-0 defeat to West Ham United at Portman Road on the 17th May 1985. He started 345 times for Ipswich Town with another 39 appearances as a substitute, under Bobby Robson, scoring 96 goals at an average of 1 goal every 4 games.
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