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I knew his scoring record at Hillsborough was not exactly prolific, but he surely can't be as bad as everyone is making out.
So off I went to Upton Park not exactly excited at the prospect of seeing our new signing make his debut, more curious than anything.
Early rumours of adding insult to injury by handing him Ginola's number 14 shirt were soon quoshed as Andy took to the field sporting the number 19 on his back.
The Spurs faithfull gave him a good reception and he can even boast his own song, which is more than star striker Sergei Rebrov can talk about. To the tune the Mancs (or should I say Surrey boys) sing Andy Cole's name to we sang Oh Andy Booth, Andy Andy Andy Booth.
Booth made a brisk start, winning headers and holding the ball up well. He was prepared to get stuck in and even rose above the defenders to score with a bullet header only for the linesman to rule it out for offside.
That header was his only real chance on goal but at least he converted it.
He ran all night and tired somewhat towards the end.
It's fair to say he will not set the world alight, but for a month, he will help us out for the league games.
After one game, I'm not sure what all the fuss was about. It will be interesting to see how he performs in front of the demanding home supporters on Saturday against Charlton.
By Daniel Wynne