Shearer, who took charge of the Magpies on a temporary basis at the end of last season, has presented his future plans to Ashley but the owner is unwilling to appoint a full-time manager because prospective buyers are likely to want to make their own appointment.

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It may have seemed like a gamble at the time to appoint a relative newcomer to the car business, but it has worked.

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Rushden hope to appoint a caretaker manager in time for their next game at Weymouth on Saturday.

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Roger Wilson, a Democrat who succeeded Carnahan as governor, said at the time that he would appoint Carnahan's widow, Jean, to a two-year Senate term if Carnahan won.

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But with the Washington rumor mill saying Clinton will appoint her Chief Justice if Rehnquist retires, it could be a hard time for any judge in her position to rule against the President in a major case.

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It is good to get it sorted now, because it can be difficult to appoint a new manager in the middle of the season, we now have plenty of time to work with him and hopefully he can take us to the next level.

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