Dean Thomas Quotations

One or two players didn't make the grade last year. But we've assembled a competitive 28- man squad that should be able to build on last year's progress.

Neil has had a scan and we are just awaiting the results but he could be out for quite a while.

He could be out for 10 weeks, and with Ryan Price also suffering with a bad back, I had to bring someone in.

I saw things which you know are not right but which you have no power to stop. If you say anything, you are out of a job.

We're delighted to have finally secured Liddell's services. He was capped by Scotland last season and is a top quality player.

We've lost six of our seven cup games this year and have lost virtually half a team from the one that made the top six last year.

We've lost half a team from last year including a number of quality players. But I believe the squad is comparable and can make an impact.

We have to improve our home form if we are to stay in contention so I can't stress enough the importance of these next two games. We will not be influenced by their positions either. Both opponents are capable, on their day, of beating teams in higher positions.

We've got to be realistic and be looking for maximum points from those fixtures, if we do that then we can push on towards the top five.

Both London and ourselves will fancy our chances in a fortnight. And we must perform on the day as the Challenge Cup could prove to be very lucrative.

These were massive results for us and now we need to keep churning out the points.

The surgeons here are using minimally invasive techniques.

I've asked for the pitch to be covered. We want the game to go ahead but we haven't been able to train outdoors this week due to the frozen conditions.

That's huge for patients who may have used pain medications for a long time and have a tolerance. It can take the anxiety away; some are fearful of waking up to incredible pain.

It's a blow because Kyle has been playing well for us. But that's the way it goes with loan signings sometimes, so we'll just have to get on with it.

It's frustrating that we've got a few players sidelined but we've still got a strong 17 out tomorrow.

The new players need to impress. They're fighting for their position and the established players know there is genuine competition for places.

The idea that you are 55 and have to grin and bear it is a thing of the past.