Im with you Scaramanga, not his biggest fan, I think he really let himself and the TT down last year when he started to throw his toys from the pram, (club races comment especially).
That said, there's no doubt the boy can ride, and he's had to do it the hard way so I wish him all the best. 

A good NW200 means he comes to the island on form, and should be full of confidence. Another top rider on form can only be good for the overall meeting.