I don't need to spell out how important Gareth is to the team. Now we feel it's best for the club and for Ugo that he moves on to pastures new.
Quotes about gareth (16 Quotes)
That was the first priority - to get possession. The insights these guys bring to each week's game preparation is invaluable. Gareth has got stuck into being a club man. He lives across the Severn Bridge in Cardiff with a young family and yet has become part of the fabric of the club. Bristol sucks you in like that.
Gareth has plenty of years left in him. He has been there 20-odd years and could probably do another 20 years.
It is unusual, ... If you're picking on form, they didn't finish in the top six and they have had a lot of injuries. (Gareth) Hock and (Sean) O'Loughlin would have been considered. It may look incredible but I think it's a compliment to the standard of the competition.
In confirming the appointment of Gareth it has become increasingly evident that the job of Welsh captain is a highly prized and highly sought-after role,
If you look at the last 10 years in Wales, two coaches have done really well. Gareth Jenkins has a huge knowledge of the game. And I firmly believe that Lyn would do a fantastic job as Wales coach.
I am delighted with this appointment. Gareth is a proven operator at a senior strategy and operational level in economic development in Wales and, as chief executive, has provided strategic direction to the WDA over the past 15 months.
It is about going forward and the decision to go for Gareth was based on sound business principles.
After last night's match, we are going to need big characters out there who can dig deep and show real fight and courage. Gareth is such a character,
It was interesting to hear Gareth confirm that the players raised my name in a meeting with Steve Lewis. I would like to find out more on what that was about. I will use the opportunity during my meeting with the directors to answer any questions they may have and I will raise the issue of why it was that we went into the Six Nations without having in place contracts for any of the three coaches involved in the grand slam.
We need to do what is in the best interests of Gareth Thomas in this situation, listen to the doctors' advice and leave him at home to rest. We will all be thinking of him, but his personal health is of a much higher priority to us all than anything that can happen on a rugby pitch. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to have him back with us soon.
We are going to need big characters out there who can dig deep and show real fight and courage. Gareth is just such a character.
Mark and Gareth are key men in our lineout, which is a concern, but we've worked hard this week to overcome that.
The damaged blood vessel now needs to be given time to heal before Gareth can resume training and eventually playing. We are expecting him to make a full recovery and it is envisaged that he will be able to resume training after 10 to 12 weeks.
I don't really have anything against Will Young or Gareth Gates.
Gareth is a big player and he is a big loss. He represents all that is good with the team, and that is why his aura will always be around us.