Background
Hanks was born in Gloucester, and attended Street Peters School.
Hanks was born in Gloucester, and attended Street Peters School.
Hanks was still a youth team player when he was promoted to the first team for pre-season training in 2012. In August 2013, he joined Southern League side Bishop"s Cleeve on loan. On 14 March 2014, Hanks joined Conference North side Gloucester City on a one-month loan deal.
On 20 September 2014 Hanks came off the bench to score his second professional goal, an 87th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Dagenham & Redbridge.
Over the course of the season, Hanks has established himself as a key part of midfield as Cheltenham Town relegated to the National League. Hanks made a substitute appearance against Lincoln City on the first day of the 2015-2016 season.
Then, he was loaned out to the National League North neighbours Gloucester City till January. On 9 December it was announced that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the season.