Gordon Strachan (talking to the Daily Record): "Yes, I'm surprised because there are some terrific players at that football club.
"I don't want to comment on what Tony might have said but I will say this - I used to go to training and think to myself, 'I love watching this'.
"I loved watching some of these boys playing the game. I loved the boys with technical ability - the McGeadys, Maloneys, Nakamuras and Browns. I was so lucky to have so many good players to work with over my time there.
"In fact, I would set up the training sessions knowing fine well I couldn't wait to watch it or coach it.
"It was a pleasure to be on the same training pitch as these guys.
"I'm telling you - these are good players and good men."