Performances under Sherwood were around mid-table and arguably we've lost the three best players from that period.
Sherwood didn't have many options and, in my opinion has executed the only strategy availble to him in terms of what he's brought in. But (and it's a massive but), all of the new players are totally unproven.
For me, predicting how the season will pan out is impossible - anywhere from rock bottom to upper mid table seems possible.
On that basis the article is fair and accurate.