[4] He returned to England in 2011 to play for Hereford United, although his two-year spell there was marred by the club's financial troubles and his own lack of first team opportunities.

He was signed on a one-year contract as the understudy to the club's regular goalkeeper Mark Gillespie.

[6] He made his debut for Carlisle in September 2014, in a 1–0 win against Tranmere, after Gillespie suffered a groin injury.

In 2015–16, Hanford found his chances limited to a couple of cup appearances only due to Gillespie's good form.

[7] After a successful trial in the summer of 2016, Hanford signed a one-year deal with National League side Gateshead.