When I first read about him, I thought, he's a confidence player.
I think the pressure has slightly got to Sharp. I know it's early days and so I'm not saying it firmly, but I think playing for Doncaster Rovers was something he was used to and could handle, being in familiar surroundings and people. However, I think the pressure of having to deliver for Saints may be being a burden and it might have sapped his confidence. Plus, there is that other nagging doubt which I don't think is out of the way. We know he and his partner lost their two day old child, just a few months ago, and I don't think Sharp has got through the raw grief of it yet. There is a sadness about him that I don't think is the ordinary person. Others might say, of course he isn't through it, that's so obvious it doesn't need mentioning, and still more might just say he's just out of form or basically rubbish anyway. Sadness from grief affects form almost like nothing else, whatever profession you're in.
Whatever people think of Sharp, I think it is time to put aside any feelings about his form and ability, and just cheer him on. Besides, I believe he'll come good, but he needs time.
