Dean Ryan Quotations

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.

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

I don't know what we are going to do next week, it is out of my hands.

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.

He faces three months rehabilitation from the operation and there is obviously a great likelihood it will disrupt the rest of his season.

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

There is no definite indication of how long he will be unavailable.

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.

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.

James is a highly talented athlete and we want to see the best of him at Gloucester - he has a bright future.

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.

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.

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

There have been elements of performance this season that have made me happy, but by no means are we getting anywhere near the levels we aspire to.

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.

At the start of this season we were short of options in that area and Quinton came in and provided valuable cover.

Sale were smarter and sharper than us but they lacked our power.

Strength in depth is vital to the success of any team and both James and Jon have taken their chances.

There were a lot of things we were unhappy about on the pitch. Jonathan Kaplan is a world-class referee but the Premiership is different. To come in on a one-off was unfair - for him and for us.

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.

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.

It is unfair for him and us that he comes in on a one-off.

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.

At this stage of the season it is the last thing we need.

In view of the fact he has had previous surgery in this area, his recovery and rehabilitation will be carefully monitored by his specialist and the Gloucester and England medical teams.

All the ingredients are there for long-term success I am keen to play a central role in it.