sentences:  He spent two years at Swindon and had a short spell at Bristol Rovers before returning to Shrewsbury Town where became player manager.Bates was appointed player manager of Shrewsbury Town in 1984 and retired from playing in 1985 taking up full-time management a position he would keep until November 1987.He again left Shrewsbury for Swindon Town becoming assistant manager to Lou Macari and Osvaldo Ardiles.