Andy Robinson quotes

A player of ours has been proven guilty of biting. That’s a scar that will never heal.
- Andy Robinson

I was pleased with the players in the autumn. What's important is the whole team's development. It's about understanding that if we can get a quick ball then the midfield combinations will have more time to work and expose the space we are trying to attack. I was pretty pleased with the way midfield went.
- Andy Robinson

Matt is an important part of the England squad and made a big contribution during the Autumn series and the Six Nations. He will be missed by during this crucial time of the season and by ourselves on the tour to Australia and we wish him a swift and full recovery.
- Andy Robinson

It is important to take responsibility for this, for all the fans who were brilliant again. The players put their hands up like the good professionals they are. We will bounce back at Twickenham.
- Andy Robinson

We will be monitoring the situation with Matt overnight.
- Andy Robinson

Every team has injuries, so that is something you have just got to deal with.
- Andy Robinson

We gave them far too many opportunities to show how good they are.
- Andy Robinson

It's very frustrating. The lads showed a lot of ambition in the first half, they went out to sustain it in the second but couldn't build on it.
- Andy Robinson

We were awful. We performed poorly in all aspects of the game. It was all about silencing the crowd. But we either kicked poorly or knocked the ball on.
- Andy Robinson

What we're most concerned with is that we don't want to have hundreds and hundreds of people trying to get in and out of this campus at the same time as some of these other businesses.
- Andy Robinson

I thought the preparation for the autumn was spot-on. We are asking Martin Corry and the team to play at their very best, and we want to give them every opportunity to do that.
- Andy Robinson

I made it very clear to the RFU and Clive that my wish was for him stay on as head coach.
- Andy Robinson

Our kicking strategy is also a collective thing. There are a number of individuals that can perform that role.
- Andy Robinson

The start, especially when you are playing away, is important, to get the scoreboard ticking over.
- Andy Robinson

The pitch is surprisingly heavy, although it is not as bad as Chelsea's. It has obviously been used a lot by Edinburgh.
- Andy Robinson

As regards such comments, the dressing room is actually a very positive area. I am very happy with what is happening there. There is a real spark among the players and a desire to get things right against the Irish.
- Andy Robinson

I'm staggered, absolutely staggered by that.
- Andy Robinson

It was a retrospective comment based on issues which arose last year and Charlie gave an honest opinion. I think the Twickenham crowd have been outstanding in the last six months and really got behind the side in the autumn internationals. I know the England support will be right behind Charlie Hodgson and the whole team this weekend.
- Andy Robinson

It's great to be able to include Lawrence.
- Andy Robinson

We will, in conjunction with Gloucester, monitor Phil's progress over the next few weeks, but he will not be considered for the Wales game. I am disappointed for Phil, because he is an outstanding member of the squad and we hope to see him back soon.
- Andy Robinson

The series has captivated the nation and I hope that everyone involved with the win enjoys the celebrations that will deservedly follow.
- Andy Robinson

Our whole focus is on winning this particular game. There's where Lawrence comes into the equation, especially for the leadership he brings.
- Andy Robinson

But a couple of high shots were dangerous, and that does need to be cleaned out of the game.
- Andy Robinson

Mike Tindall was missed by England in the last Six Nations and he is one of those players that is influential in the way we play and is a leader in the team.
- Andy Robinson

We can now move forward. There's always more to come. The balance was good, as was the ambition.
- Andy Robinson

Apart from the injury we've got with Josh, I'm not really going to make any changes. We must focus on beating Italy because everything will be wasted if we don't put another big performance in. Rome is a tough place to go and Italy are always hard to play against.
- Andy Robinson