I thought he was almost incapable of dealing with the press, based on how he interviewed when at Liverpool. I'm beginning to think he's just one of those personalities that will apply itself to something only when it really matters, and is competitive.
I've been really surprised by how confident he is, and he is already differentiating himself and being noticed as a personality, which is a large part of moving up in the job. Course, it's all much easier when you are winning, and he is. I'm hugely impressed so far.