I doubt that Paul would have gotten fed up with them.Only last year he gave a speech at the Xmas supper for the company's employees during which he emphasised that those FT's present had taught well enough,and so were not history.He went on to advise them to continue working hard during the following semester in order to preserve their employment status.Needless to say,his speech caused the raising of more than a few eyebrows.It was certainly a case of him having talked shop!
As for the good doctor,I'd rate him only as one of spin,and I'm not referring to the game of cricket!