Sentence examples for interim skipper from inspiring English sources
Mackanin probably aced that part — he has made those decisions countless times during 2,223 games as a minor league manager and 106 more in two tours as an interim skipper with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Sixteen games as the Brewers' interim skipper in 2008 is the extent of his major league managing experience, but Cubs President Theo Epstein said Sveum's "extraordinary baseball knowledge" and "high standards of accountability" made him the best choice to spearhead a cultural change and reverse a century-old history of failure.
Interim skipper Jim Riggleman, who replaced Bryan Price 18 games into last season, was not retained following a 67-95 finish.
The 33-year-old has offered to continue as Test skipper on an interim basis to aid transition to a new captain.
Saturday's defeat by the Pumas prompted former Wales skipper Paul Thorburn to criticise interim coach Robert Howley.
Director G. Mike Mikan will replace Dunn as interim CEO while the company searches for a new skipper.
Other news: Twenty20 captain James Vince became one-day skipper as well at the start of the season - then took over as interim Championship captain on 18 July after Jimmy Adams stepped down.
Brown, 30, who skippered Scotland during all three of the autumn Tests, has been endorsed by interim head coach Scott Johnson.
