Philip Thomas Bater (born 26 October 1955) is a Welsh former professional footballer turned manager who was recently in charge of Mangotsfield United. Originally from Cardiff, Bater began his career as an apprentice with Bristol Rovers in 1973. He made 310 league appearances in two spells at the club, and also played for Wrexham, Brentford and Cardiff City He was also capped by Wales U-21. before ending his playing days at Gloucester City and starting up a landscape gardening business In January 2017, Bater was appointed manager of Larkhall Athletic, replacing his son Geraint in the position.