In message 20010228231918.36062.qmail@web12408.mail.yahoo.com, Fiona Moore nydersdyner@yahoo.co.uk writes
Agreed on point one (that he wasn't entirely qualified). As to point two, though... I forget who it was, but someone pointed out a while back that Avon was actually very keen on taking over the Liberator, and stated his intention of doing so on several occasions (e.g. Pressure Point, Killer, Star One etc), not to mention on hanging onto his leadership position once he had gotten it (Season 3).
Keen on taking over the ship. Not quite so keen on taking over the crew:-)