Managers
In August 1997 Dean Thomas became team manager with former Hinckley Athletic boss John Hanna being appointed general manager, although Hanna relinquished his position in the new year of 1998, leaving Thomas in sole charge.
Thomas was a professional footballer with Wimbledon, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Northampton Town and Notts County. While at Notts County, Dean was club captain and played twice at Wembley Stadium. His first managerial post was with Bedworth United, his hometown club, and then after the formation in 1997 became Hinckley United's manager. His greatest achievement as a manager so far has been winning the Dr Marten Western Division Championship with Hinckley United in season 2000–01, plus guiding Hinckley United to the FA Cup 2nd round in December 2001 and December 2004.
His assistant manager during that time was former Notts County player Charlie Palmer, however at the start of the 2007–08 season Palmer was replaced by Nick Platnauer. Platnauer had previously managed Rothwell Town, Kettering Town and Bedford Town.
For the 2010–2011 season Platnauer, took more of a coaching role, whilst 1st team Coach Stuart Storer took over the role of assistant manager. In July 2011 Platnauer started the season again in the Assistant Manager's role, but left the club in August 2011, and was replaced by Mark Faulkner as Assistant Manager. In June 2012 Marc Faulkner was replaced as assistant manager by former Hinckley United striker Carl Heggs.
Following a very poor start to the 2012-13 season, and after an early exit in the FA Cup, Thomas resigned as manager on 10 October 2012 . Thomas had been with Hinckley United manager for 16 years and was granted a Testimonal Season in 2007–08. Assistant manager Carl Heggs was placed in temporary charge and said on several occasions he would love the job on a permanent basis. On the 15th of November Hegg's was offered the job on a permenant basis until the end of the 2012-2013 season in a board meeting, but on a further reduced budget after the discovery of more debt being placed upon the club.
| Dates | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Dean Thomas & John Hanna | - |
| 1998–2012 | Dean Thomas | Dr Marten Western Division Championship winner 2001, guied Hinckley to the F.A Cup second round in 2001 & 2004. Longest manager in the club's history. |
| 2012-Present | Carl Heggs | - |
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