The ex-Rangers star ripping up Turkish top flight script as he helps down two former Ibrox players on way to summit

A FORMER Rangers star is currently ripping up the script in Turkey. The Super Lig has attracted some huge name players over the past few years to the biggest name clubs in the league. Mo Salah is at Trabzonspor, Galatasaray…

By Alan Galindo · The Scottish Sun

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 3:31 PM

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Former Rangers defender David Bates has helped Amed Sportif reach the top of the Turkish Super Lig.
Bates joined Amed Sportif on a permanent two-year contract during the summer transfer window.
Amed Sportif defeated Besiktas in a match that featured 14 yellow cards and a red card.

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Former Rangers defender David Bates is helping his new club, Amed Sportif, lead the Turkish Super Lig after six matches. Bates, who joined the club on a two-year contract in the summer, played the full 90 minutes in a recent 3-2 victory over Besiktas. The win helped propel Amed Sportif to the top of the division ahead of the international break.

The highly competitive match against Besiktas featured five goals, 14 yellow cards, and a red card. The game also featured former Rangers players Ridvan Yilmaz and Vaclav Cerny, alongside former Celtic player Oh Hyeon-gyu, who were all on the losing side.

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