Christian Bates
  • Christian Bates
  • Role: Design Director
  • Number of posts: 3

Hello, I'm 'The Cat' - well, that's my RY moniker. I think it's a nod in the direction of 60s Chelsea goalkeeper Peter 'The Cat' Bonetti because on Thursday lunchtimes I keep goal for RY's five-a-side team. Actually, thinking about it, given my roots maybe it should be 'The Cheshire Cat'.
Off the pitch, I'm a designer, finding the right solutions to our client's creative communication problems. And just like Peter Bonetti, I'm a safe pair of hands.

Posts by Christian Bates

Time to dust down the trophy cabinet?

Age doesn’t come into it. Once you have your sights set on something, you can overcome most physical or mental barriers. Wise words from the manager of our football team, Glory FC.

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Outrageous pre-match chat

"It's Basketball only now Marc. I might just pick the ball up and slam-dunk it past Batesy."

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Why the rush Glory FC?

Our football team, GloryFC, is well on it's way to claiming victory in this season's London City league at an astonishing rate...

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