Dean Ryan
Dean Ryan
Dean Ryan is a former corporal in the Corp of Royal Engineers and England Rugby Union Number 8, and was Head Coach at Guinness Premiership side Gloucester Rugby. He was appointed DORat Worcester Warriors on 17 April 2013. He was released from this role on 30 June 2016...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James is a highly talented athlete and we want to see the best of him at Gloucester - he has a bright future.
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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.
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We shouldn't have had to go five times to the well, but we got our reward in the end.
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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.
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He faces three months rehabilitation from the operation and there is obviously a great likelihood it will disrupt the rest of his season.
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Henry is contracted here and I've no knowledge of any speculation in Australia.
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There is no definite indication of how long he will be unavailable.
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I don't know what we are going to do next week, it is out of my hands.
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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.
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At the start of this season we were short of options in that area and Quinton came in and provided valuable cover.
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Nick has a very bright future and we have made it our business to keep talented players like him at the club.