text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_27495117_3 (position_in_table VARCHAR, date_of_appointment VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the position of appointment date 17 january 2011
  ### Answer:
  SELECT position_in_table FROM table_27495117_3 WHERE date_of_appointment = "17 January 2011"