Kettering Town were relegated further divisions after financial problems. In June this reprieve was officially confirmed at the Football Conference AGM. On 10 October the only manager in the club's history, Dean Thomas, resigned following a poor start to the season and increasing financial restrictions and was replaced by assistant manager, Carl Heggs. The club were again playing under a transfer embargo, even having to postpone one home game due to lack of players, and in other matches playing Youth team players. The team went on a winless run and, following a 4–1 defeat at Gloucester City, they were relegated. Heggs resigned, and long-serving player and 1st team coach Stuart Storer became the new manager. On 7 October 2013 Hinckley United were wound up in the High Court of Justice. Successor clubs After the club was dissolved, supporters of Hinckley United formed two clubs: Hinckley A.F.C. and Hinckley Leicester Road F.C. AFC was registered as a Community Trust football club. and accepted into the Midland Football League First Division for the 2014–15 season. Leicester Road were accepted into Division Two of the newly formed Midland League for the 2014–15 season. Following their formation, both Hinckley AFC and Leicester Road attempted to secure the right to use Leicester Road Stadium. Leicester Road were ultimately successful in purchasing the stadium, with Hinckley AFC having to groundshare at Heather St John's. The two played each other for the first time in November 2015, Disputes over the legacy of the original United club and the stadium have led to numerous incidents and disagreements between the two clubs. 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. He won the Southern League Western Division championship with Hinckley United in season 2000–01, and guided the club 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 2010–11 season Platnauer, took more of a coaching role, whilst first team coach Stuart Storer took over the role of assistant manager. In July 2011 Platnauer started the season again in