Hicks began his career with hometown club Peterborough United, where he turned professional in August 1984.
However he failed to make any league appearances for the Posh and he subsequently went on loan to non-league Wisbech Town.
Hicks then had spells with Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Preston North End and Scarborough before returning south when he joined Leyton Orient in August 1997.
Hicks popularity with the supporters was such that he finished third in the player of the season awards[5] after playing just 13 games for the club.
[6] Hicks was to have an injury hit spell at Field Mill and he announced his retirement from professional football in February 2002.