The 2010–11 season began with several heavy pre-season defeats followed by various league defeats and an FA Cup defeat by lower league Whitley Bay. In October, with Nantwich 21st in the table, they came back from a 6–2 deficit to draw 6–6 with Mickleover Sports. The comeback sparked a revival in the Dabbers' fortunes, with one defeat in the next 10 games and the managerial duo of Street and Tinson receiving the Manager of the Month award for November. However, on 10 March 2011, after a six-game pointless streak, it was announced that the pair were leaving by mutual consent. Director of football Jimmy Quinn took charge of first-team affairs.