"With it being a fragmented season last season, his goalscoring ratio was nothing like it's been in previous years - that's the difference.
"He is fit and looking terrific. I expect, and know, he'll deliver and it'sgoing to be a great boost to us all.
"I think Ruud can play with anyone, good players do that. Ruud is anatural-born centre forward.
"There are some good combinations for us up front I feel but, at the end ofthe day, when Ruud hits his goalscoring form it will make a massive difference for us.
"I think he is the best finisher I've seen in my time as a manager. He's an absolutely incredible finisher."