I very much agree with OP. Whatever the reasons for AP's sacking though (and I think we'll never know) I'm sure NC was acting in the best interests of the club. We do however, find ourselves in a bit of **** position now and the happy feeling going into the season has now gone.
I really hope it's a big bruiser CM who can tackle and string some passes together. That's the kind of player we lacked last season and what we need if we're going to win mid-week, winter away games on sh!t pitches.
I tend to agree with the OP, it all seems a little OTT. There was a time in past when we wouldn't have even known who the chairman and owner were, nor really cared. Of course I am saddened, as I am with any loss.