Interesting Bill, this bit sounds positive...
"...in the 13 games he has started, we have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 3. Two of those losses being liverpool and chelsea, he may not of scored goals but his alround play and link up is a lot better than most of our strikers."
This bit made me laugh, but I suppose they have to stay optimistic...
"Give weapon to direct rival who is fighting for the same league spot as us, good business?"
I'd be more concerned about looking behind me if I were them .