“IT’s a bit of a mess but I’ve got a feeling Kevin Pietersen will get his way. I think they are going to have to go with their captain because their captain is a mightily important figure in what happens this year and over the next few years.” David Gower speaking to BBC Radio Five Live

“It is vital that a healthy working relationship between these two is in place even if socially they don’t mix – and a united front is paramount so that there is no chance of a split within the camp.” Alec Stewart writing in his Sunday Mirror column.

“If it’s between Moores and Pietersen there’s only one winner and that’s Pietersen.” Nasser Hussain talking to Sky Sports News

“From my own perspective Peter is a good friend and, I believe, an outstanding coach. Kevin has shown what a fantastic player he is, but I’m slightly surprised that having spent so little time in the job, he appears to be concerned about certain things,” Chris Adams, who worked alongside Moores, speaking to the Daily Telegraph. See other story on page 20.(Cricinfo)