Ian Robinson and Gary Sucharewycz had, as a partnership, and excellent record of turning clubs' fortunes around on a limited budget, and were brought into the Evo-Stik League Division One South club in September to do just that after a poor start to the season.
But a change in Sucharewycz's day job has forced him to step down before he had the chance to really get his teeth into the task facing the duo at Kirklington Road. But co-manager Robinson has acted quickly to bring in John Knapper to replace his old managerial partner.
Robinson explained: "Gary has just taken on new employment and has a lot of work on. Managing at this level is almost a full-time job in itself, and he found himself unable to commit t it with the amount of work he had on in his new day job.
"It will seem strange not having him around, but I'm pleased to say that John Knapper has come in and will add a bit of experience which will help us to maintain our present league status."
Knapper joined Robinson in the dug-out for the first time at Market Drayton, for the FA Trophy tie which ended all square at 2-2, and says he is relishing the challenge. The two have known each other since 1997 as team mates, and as a player he was a highly regarded midfielder at both Eastwood Town and Alfreton Town.
Knapper, pictured, who has also managed at Retford United, said: "I've been made to feel very welcome, there are some great people at the club, and after Ian asked me to consider coming on board I didn't need too long to think about it.
"There is still a lot of work to be done, but I'd seen a couple of matches and know the potential that is here. We have a tough job on our hands but keeping us in the league is our immediate priority."