Dave Hanson started his career with Manchester United as an apprentice professional in 1985 after leaving Almondbury High School in Huddersfield.
He made his league debut for Bury v Scunthorpe United whilst still at Carnegie in 1993 and played 3 first team games in total.
He worked as a sports lecturer at Barnsley College for 2 years before moving on to teach at Tong School, Bradford as a PE teacher.
He worked part-time at Bradford City's Centre of Excellence as well as a supply teacher in the Huddersfield area.
In October 2011 Hanson left FC Halifax Town to take up a full-time position with Bradford City as head physiotherapist.