The phrase "caretaker boss" refers to someone who temporarily takes charge or manages an organization or a team until a permanent replacement is found. Full definition
England Under - 19 women's coach Mo Marley took over as caretaker boss of the senior side and led the team to a 1 - 0 friendly defeat by France in October before overseeing World Cup qualifying wins over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan. (newindianexpress.com)
Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth says he isn't letting speculation linking others to the vacant manager's role affect him (skysports.com)
Swansea, still under the guidance of caretaker boss Alan Curtis almost a month after sacking Garry Monk, grew in confidence and Wayne Routledge tested David de Gea with a bobbling shot. (caughtoffside.com)