Totally agree, I don't know how people can categorically state that a guy who has scored 1 in 2 in the division below for three years, has a great pre-season and has just scored in the prem definitely wont make it in the prem. Based on his record he was entitled to a crack at it, it only suggest that NA believes he has better players for the has plans he has for the team and can be ruthless in order to see it through.
Im sad to see Sharp go, but I'm pleased that the gaffer has a plan and we seem to be getting players in to enact it.