 In February 1994 he joined Keith Alexander at Lincoln City, as they spent the 1993–94 near the foot of the Third Division.There was a managerial merry-go-ground in 1994–95, as Alexander was replaced by John Beck between short spells with Sam Ellis and then Steve Wicks in the hot-seat.On leaving Sincil Bank, Platnauer became player-coach at Bedworth United, under former Notts County teammate Dean Thomas.