It's a familiar process; they (BHL) took on Edward Taite in preparation for the DHFS bidding process (which they won), then he left. Then they took on Howard Hollingsby (ex Shell) in preparation for the Shell North Sea contract bidding process (which they won), then he left. Thus far it seems to be a winning formula!
If he's as bad as you make out, then it sounds like he and Allan Blake are made for each other
