David Hanson (born 19 November 1968) is an English former football striker. Dave Hanson started his career with Manchester United as an apprentice professional in 1985 after leaving Almondbury High School in Huddersfield. He spent four years at United, but was troubled by a back problem and eventually retired from football at the age of 20. Hanson then went on to study PE at Carnegie College in Leeds and graduated in 1994. While at Carnegie, he returned to football with Farsley Celtic. He made his league debut for Bury v Scunthorpe United whilst still at Carnegie in 1993 and played 3 first team games in total. In 1994 Hanson signed for Halifax Town on a free transfer. He racked up 43 league games and 15 goals. He then joined Hednesford Town at the start of the 1996–97 season for a fee of £