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GOALKEEPER
CHRIS MacKENZIE - born 14.05.72 in Northampton. An experienced keeper who started with Corby Town, his performances earned a move to Hereford United and then Leyton Orient. He returned to non-league with Nuneaton before spells with Telford, Chester City and Shrewsbury. He joined Hinckley United from Kidderminster Harriers. Sponsored by LEE WRIGHT DEFENDERS
CONNOR FRANKLIN - born 01.09.87 in Leicester. Highly rated left-sided defender signed from Nuneaton Borough. Previously with Leicester City before Nuneaton where he was voted Player of the Year. Sponsored by LINDA NEWMAN
STUART STORER Born 16.1.67 in Rugby. Signed towards the end of 2000-01 from Chesham United. Veteran of nearly 400 league games with Birmingham, Wigan, Bolton and Brighton. Versatile player who excelled in the role of sweeper and played over 300 games for The Knitters. Club coach.
LEIGH PLATNAUER Born 10.01.86. Progressed through the youth ranks at the football club and become a regular starter this season after loan spells with Gresley and Rugby. Can play in the middle or on the left.
PAUL LISTER born 03.12.89 in
JAMES MACE born 05.03.85 in
MIDFIELD
RICHARD LAVERY Born 28.05.77 in Coventry. Strong tackling player who has recently switched to central defence. After a spell with Hinckley in 2000, he then spent three seasons in the Conference with Nuneaton and Telford before returning to Hinckley in the summer of 2004. He's made over 200 appearances for the club. Sponsored by TERRY FISHER
NEIL CARTWRIGHT Born 25.06.82 in Wrexham. Came through the youth ranks at Hinckley and has now made over 300 appearances. Right sided midfielder, his father Les was a Welsh international. Recently made his comeback after over a year out with a broken leg. Sponsored by HINCKLEY UNITED SUPPORTERS CLUB
ANDY HALL - Born 25.01.86 Right sided midfielder who signed in the summer. Began as a trainee with Coventry City and since had spells with Kettering and Halesowen.
ANDY GOODING - Born 30.04.88. Another summer signing after his release from Coventry. Had loan spells with Rushden and Burton Albion last season. Sponsored by SANDRA KNOTT .
LOUIS HAMILTON - Young right-sided midfielder who has recently broken into the first team squad and made a couple of substitute appearances.
JACK ROBERTS - Young midfielder who has been on loan at Loughborough and Coalville Town this season but was recalled for the FA Trophy matches with York City. DANNY NEWTON (NO PIC) – impressive performances in United’s development side have seen him included in the first team squad of late. FORWARDS ADAM WEBSTER Born 03.07.80 in Leicester. Signed from Worcester City after spending seven years at St Georges Lane. Began with Leics Senior League side Thurmaston before a move to Notts County. After his release from Meadow Lane, he scored prolifically for Bedworth to earn his move to Worcester. Sponsored by STUART HOUSTON AND FAMILY
ALEX TAYLOR - born 11.11.85 in Wolverhampton. Striker who joined at the start of the season after spells with Kidderminster and Stafford Rangers.
CHUKKI ERIBENNE (DETAILS TO BE ADDED)
MATT WEST Born 11.03.90 in ANDY HUTCHINSON born 10.03.92. Currently on loan from
MANAGEMENT
DEAN THOMAS Born 19.12.61 in Bedworth. A former pro with Notts County, Wimbledon and Northampton as well as spending time in Germany with Fortuna Dusseldorf and a spell in Finland. Spent two years as manager with Bedworth before joining Hinckley upon their formation in 1997 and enjoyed a testimonial with the club two seasons ago.
NICKY PLATNAUER Born 10.06.61 in Leicester. Represented Coventry, Birmingham and Leicester during his professional career before playing for Hinckley ten years ago. Having been in management with Kettering and Bedford, he returned to United as Assistant Manager last season. Information supplied by Andy Gibbs and photos by Dave Riche.
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