Quotes by Mike Catt

“Its as if were starting from scratch, ... and everything is much more professional. Smith is very competitive, very passionate and he expects a lot of hard work. The most refreshing thing is that were given the freedom of the pitch and are allowed to express ourselves. Its a risky way of playing, but when we get it right its fantastic.”

“Its a disappointment not starting in a World Cup final, but Ive been told Im going to be used through the final somewhere along the line,”

“Its not about Mike Catt and his disappointment, its about England winning the World Cup.”

“We know where we went wrong. We werent clinical enough.”

“Hes not a rugby man. Bath didnt want me, so I had no choice but to leave.”

“Things are looking up, ... London Irish have always been regarded as a friendly club but also as underachievers. Maybe its time for a change.”

“Things are looking up. London Irish have always been regarded as a friendly club but also as underachievers. Maybe its time for a change.”