He was converted from midfielder to forward, but despite 7 league goals in 1986, the team was relegated Hansen therefore moved on to FK Bodø/Glimt in 1987, turning down an offer from Fauske/Sprint.
Hansen gradually found his form, playing in attack alongside Mini Jakobsen and Petter Solli.
[3] In 1990 Hansen was pursued to move south and join Mjøndalen IF, a promotion contender in the 1990 Norwegian Second Division.
[8] After the 1991 season Hansen moved back north to rejoin Bodø/Glimt, despite Mjøndalen winning promotion from the 1991 Norwegian First Division.
According to the previous transfer deal between Bodø/Glimt and Mjøndalen, the Bodø club was entitled to purchase Hansen back for a discounted price.
[11] Bodø/Glimt emerged as a contender to win the 1993 Eliteserien, finishing as runners-up, and progressed steadily in the 1993 Norwegian Football Cup.
As Bodø/Glimt progressed to their first cup semi-final since 1977, beating North Norwegian rivals Tromsø in the quarter-final, Hansen was designated man of the match.