to take the managerial position at Market Drayton Town, with his fellow backroom staff joining him at his new club. Two days later it was announced that former Hinckley United player and manager Dean Thomas would take interim charge of the team whilst the search for a new man continued. On 13 October 2017, Dale Belford was appointed as the new permanent manager, with Richard Lavery to assist him alongside his playing duties. However, after just over two months in charge, Belford stepped down as manager on 27 December 2017. Richard Lavery took on the role of interim manager whilst continuing his playing duties, alongside former first team coach Tom Cherry. Following mixed results and the conclusion of the 2017/18 season, the duo decided to step down from their roles at the club. On 29 May 2018 Lavery's former player, James Jepson, took over as manager with John Ramshaw as his assistant. At the end of November Jepson resigned as manager after 21 competitive games in charge. Ramshaw, Jepson's assistant, took charge for the remainder of the 2018/2019 season. In May 2019, Courtney Belford, son of former manager Dale Belford, was appointed as manager of Hinckley AFC. In May 2022 manager Courtney Belford resigned due to other commitments and the club immediately announced the appointment of his assistant Joe Conneely as his successor. Backroom staff Honours Leicestershire and Rutland Senior Cup Winners (1): 2015–16 Runners-up (1): 2014–15 Midland Football League Cup Runners-up (1): 2016–17 Seasons Seasons 2019-20 and 2020-21 were both incomplete as curtailed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Club records Best league performance: Midland Football League Division One, 2nd, 2016–17 Best FA Cup performance: 2nd Qualifying Round, 2015–16 Best FA Vase performance: 5th Round, 2016–17 References External links Official website Football clubs in Leicestershire Association football clubs established in 2014 Hinckley Fan-owned football clubs in England 2014 establishments in England Midland Football League Football clubs in England United Counties League