Tony Mowbray Quotations

When the match is poised at 1-1, you know one mistake could be crucial and there is an understandable nervousness. We seem to want to score the perfect goal when I'd much rather see us get scruffy ones - a toe poke or a ricochet.

I am surprised by how quickly he has come back,

I am delighted that Ivan had a change of heart after all our chats.

Humphrey is a good addition to our squad. I am delighted to have him on board. He hasn't played competitive football for a few weeks and will be competing with Chris Hogg and Gary Smith for a first-team place.

He's been training all week and he looks fit, sharp and aggressive.

I will reflect on the game for the next few days,

It is a cruel game and it is very harsh on the players. To come in 3-1 down at half-time felt unfair and the penalty was a killer for us. It looked very soft. At 2-1 down, we were just one goal away from winning the tie and in with a real chance.

We were going well but have been slightly derailed by players not being available to the team. We've had a bit of bad fortune that we're probably missing four starting players from midfield. When my players are all available we can compete with anyone in the league - but the team will keep improving, I've no fears about that.

We are delighted to be in Europe, delighted for the supporters and delighted for the players. We are going away to enjoy the beach this summer and reflect on what we have achieved.

We've talked about it and if that's the case for Gary then that's the case for Derek. But that's the era we are in. If he leaves for nothing that's fine, I would hopefully go and find a wee gem from somewhere who is hungry enough to come and score goals and make a name for themselves.

The surface was fine and that allowed us to play several players who did not have a game this week because our SPL Reserve League fixture against Falkirk was postponed.

We've had a decent start to the season and now we must push on,

As I've said to him, it's not about one game - he's got to be a threat every time he plays. He has to build a career for himself.

As a staff we will reflect on it,

a major catalyst for change, particularly in the growth in income. The fast-flowing, passing game introduced by Tony attracted more and more supporters as the season progressed.

This game was always going to be the more exciting of the two and we know that,

I liken the second leg to playing the Old Firm really, ... We've had good results in Glasgow the last couple of times we've been there.

I hope the players aren't thinking about Dnipro,

It was just a storm in a tea-cup.

I know Ian Westwater has been to see me play for Raith and I am sure the gaffer will be asking Gordon Dalziel how I am doing on a regular basis.

I have to say I am a bit surprised at how quickly Gary has returned but that is all credit to him. He has shown a determination from day one to get himself back, that was evident when I went to see him in hospital the night he suffered his injury. I've already said that everyone in the squad will likely participate at some stage over the next three or four weeks, I'm pretty sure of that, so to have another body available certainly does help us.

I have told Derek we will see him on Monday because I want him to make sure he gives it plenty of thought, to make sure we are not pushing him in any direction. I want him to have a clear head and make a decision. My advice to Derek would be to go and listen to them and to see what they've got to offer, see what is on the table. My advice is to give it some thought and we'll see you on Monday.

Because the team which plays next Thursday will be picked off the back of the performance against United.

Garry is still feeling a bit tender but he will train today and he'll be fine as will Michael.

We got off to a dreadful start with the wicked deflection for their first goal,

If Derek wants to sign his contract extension, then everything would be great and we could just get on with things. That has always been the case. I have always said that the best-case scenario for us and Derek is that he signs his contract extension and concentrates on his football and scoring goals until somebody that he is happy with comes in with the right money for him.

I don't take anything out of it personally because as a coach I know what will happen if we lose the next couple of games.

If he is to last 90 minutes he must learn when to run, when to pass and when to hold the ball. It's been a fairytale two weeks for him and it is up to me to keep his feet on the ground.

The day Ivan does start, it will be interesting to see if he lasts 90 minutes or if I'm bringing him off after an hour because I feel he is blowing hard,