 In charge for 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2002–03, the "Bones" posted mid-table finishes in the Southern League Eastern Division.The following month he became caretaker-manager of Kettering Town, after the sacking of Dominic Genovese.He remained in charge until December 2003 when Kevin Wilson was installed as manager, Platnauer having ruled himself out of the running.