Did you not see him in his last couple of games especially against Arsenal chased everything down, scored a goal that he had no right to win that ball against 2 very strong and fast centre halves. Given he could have scored another but I think he is starting to come good, as he is settled into this club and he is having a run of games.
I wish Bent well at his new club, I have Darren Bent in my dream team and when i heard that Bent had scored I was made up until I realised it was the wrong one!.
As for bent getting more than Beattie I doubt it beattie has a 5? goal head start.