If he's left with last season's squad - we're fucked. Wait and see who comes in and who departs then judge him. I think he's the best we can get at the moment.
Why would a business man like Ashley go through the motions. shortlist four, interview one just to give the job to Carver. Relax lads, it's not Carver. Despite his losses, he'd be in the job already.
The delay is probably due to the word going out amongst the management fraternity. No one wants to work under the present set up and Carver is the only one prepared to kiss the ring.