26 Quotes by Dean Ryan

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.