Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_18788823_5 ( position_in_table VARCHAR, outgoing_manager VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many times did Keith Downing depart a position?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(position_in_table) FROM table_18788823_5 WHERE outgoing_manager = "Keith Downing"