Caleb Folan: "I was a bit surprised to hear the manager's comments, but I understand they may have been taken out of context.
"From my point of view, I just hope to do well for Boro, make the move permanent and be playing Premier League football with them next season.
"Like everyone else in football, managers have different opinions.
"Phil Brown has made his clear. But I can take consolation in the different opinions shown by Gareth Southgate and Giovanni Trapattoni."