Dean Ryan Quotes (13 Quotes)

We want to challenge for the right to win at places like Wasps. But I don't want to talk about records. We have a job to do on Monday, that is all that matters.

We shouldn't have had to go five times to the well, but we got our reward in the end.

I thought that Alex Brown was outstanding. I was very pleased with the way he controlled the line-outs at the end, but we should have got our reward earlier.

He is a top quality second row, an outstanding prospect, who could potentially become world class. He has been having a storming Six Nations, is 25-years-old and is his national captain to sign someone of his ability is fantastic for us.

The decision was mutually arrived at. The make-up of that third-year option is not for us to discuss, but within that, Terry has decided that the option, allied with a testimonial, was not something that would benefit himself and his family.

Both Jake and Andy pick up knocks because of the way they approach their rugby but we are hopeful that one if not both will be fit for the weekend which would obviously be very good news for us.

These occasions are something we should relish. Every year people expect something to happen and this season is no different. They are intense encounters but great games all the same. We have already lost to Bath twice this season so we don't want to for a third time.

There may have been a change in emphasis with regard to the competition this weekend, but we are taking it very seriously and looking forward to the challenge.

I would like to thank him for his contribution to Gloucester this season and for the effort and dedication he gave the team that played in the Guinness 'A' League. He was fundamental in their efforts in a highly successful campaign.

It is very easy to trot out all the excuses possible ahead of a trip to Newcastle. It's a tough place to play, the conditions are pretty difficult and travelling can be an issue - but none of these facts can be used as excuses.

Nick has a very bright future and we have made it our business to keep talented players like him at the club.

Henry is contracted here and I've no knowledge of any speculation in Australia.

It is obviously a significant blow to us because he is a key member of our squad. But his absence will provide an opportunity for somebody else to come in and perform for us at this important stage of the season.