Chris Hackett (footballer)

Chris Hackett
Hackett playing for Millwall in 2010
Personal information
Full name Christopher James Hackett[1]
Date of birth (1983-03-01) 1 March 1983[1]
Place of birth Oxford, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Playing position Winger
Youth career
0000–2000 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2006 Oxford United 142 (9)
2006 Heart of Midlothian 2 (0)
2006–2012 Millwall 145 (6)
2011–2012 → Exeter City (loan) 5 (0)
2012 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 8 (0)
2012–2016 Northampton Town 138 (12)
2016 → Barnet (loan) 5 (0)
Total 445 (27)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:28, 8 May 2016 (UTC)

Christopher James Hackett (born 1 March 1983) is an English footballer who currently works as under-18s coach at Oxford United.

Playing career

Oxford United

Born in Oxford, Oxfordshire,[1] Hackett started his career with home-town club Oxford United, where he made his debut against Wigan Athletic on 8 April 2000. In his first season, 1999–2000, Hackett made 2 appearances. In 2000–01, this increased to 17 appearances. On 16 December 2000, Hackett scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win over Northampton Town. In his six-and-a-half seasons at Oxford, he played 82 times, scoring 9 goals, all of them in the league.

During his career at Oxford, Hackett was linked with Coventry City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Middlesbrough,[2] as well as attracting interest from French giant Olympique de Marseille,[3] that went no further than a trial.[4]

Heart of Midlothian

On 24 January 2006 he joined former Oxford manager Graham Rix at Scottish Premier League club Hearts in a £20,000 deal.[5] Press speculation had previously linked him with a move to Hearts' city rivals Hibernian.[6][7]

During his time at Tynecastle, Hackett's first-team opportunities were limited to one start and one substitute appearance. His chances were not helped after Graham Rix was sacked less than two months after signing him.[8]

In July 2006 Hackett held talks with Oxford United's local rivals Swindon Town, but the deal fell through after talks broke down over wage demands. It was rumoured that Hackett was demanding a similar contract to the one he was on at Hearts. His agent sounded out lower league clubs in England, and Cardiff, Bristol City and Hull City were all said to be interested.

Millwall

On 2 August 2006 Hackett signed for Millwall of League One.[9] Three days later, on 5 August 2006, he made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Yeovil Town. In his first season, He scored 4 league goals in his first season, against Bournemouth (twice), Tranmere Rovers and Doncaster Rovers.

Hackett spent most of the 2007–08 season on the injury list after suffering knee ligament damage. On 22 September 2008, he committed his long-term future to Millwall, signing a new deal to 2010.[10] In the 2009–10 season, he was a key part of Millwall's promotion campaign via the play-offs. On 19 September 2009, Hackett scored his first Millwall goal for over two years in a 3–1 victory over Huddersfield Town. Hackett also scored in a 3–2 win over Milton Keynes Dons on 1 December 2009. In February 2010 he further extended his contract with the club until 2012.[11] He started over 30 league games during the season. Although he missed the two semi-finals of the play-offs through injury, he returned to make a substitute appearance in Millwall's victory in the Wembley final on 29 May 2010.

Exeter City (loan)

On 24 November 2011, Hackett joined League One side Exeter City on loan for a month until 31 December with the option of extending the deal.[12] Hackett made his Exeter debut on 26 November 2011 at home to Tranmere Rovers, putting in a man-of-the-match performance in which he provided assists for Danny Coles and Richard Logan in a 3–1 win.[13] Hackett was recalled by Millwall on 31 December 2011 following the completion of his loan spell. On the day he was recalled, Hackett made his last appearance for Exeter, coming off early for Daniel Nardiello in a 2–0 loss against Colchester United.

Wycombe Wanderers (loan)

After being recalled, Hackett made a brief appearance for Millwall, but on 21 February 2012 he joined League One side Wycombe Wanderers on a one-month loan.[14] A few days later he made his debut for the club in a 5–0 victory over Hartlepool United. In the next match against Scunthorpe United, a 4–1 loss, Hackett suffered a groin injury but he returned to the side on 17 March 2012 in a 4–1 win over Bury. Although suffering an injury, Hackett's loan at Wycombe was extended until the end of the season.[15]

Northampton Town

On 3 July 2012 Hackett signed a two-year deal with Northampton Town on a free transfer after being released by Millwall,[16] ending a six-year term at the club.[17] On 19 May 2014, Hackett agreed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2015–16 season.[18] Hackett joined Barnet on loan in January 2016.[19] He made five appearances for the Bees but suffered an injury in February and did not play again before the expiry of his loan.

Coaching career

Hackett joined Oxford United as under-15s coach in September 2016.[20] In December 2017 his coaching at Oxford turned full-time, as he was offered the role of joint Youth Team manager, alongside Leon Blackmore Such, filling the vacancy left by Andy Whing's move to coach Kidderminster Harriers' under-23 side.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ↑ "Can Chris Hackett with the Big Boys?". Sky Sports. 16 February 2001. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Hackett attracts Marseille". Sky Sports. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "L'OM quell transfer talk". Sky Sports. 2 August 2005. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "Hearts sign Hibs target Hackett". BBC Sport. 24 January 2006. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Hackett courts switch to Hibees". BBC Sport. 20 June 2006. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "Hibs consider Hackett move". Sky Sports. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  8. ↑ "Rix sacked as Hearts head coach". BBC Sport. 22 March 2006. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  9. ↑ "Lions seal Hackett switch". Sky Sports. 2 August 2006. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "Hackett nets Lions deal". Sky Sports. 22 September 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  11. ↑ "Hackett set for Lions deal". Sky Sports. 25 February 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "Exeter City sign Millwall's Chris Hackett on loan". BBC Sport. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  13. ↑ "Exeter 3 – 0 Tranmere". BBC Sport. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  14. ↑ "Wycombe Wanderers sign Craig Eastmond and Chris Hackett on loan". BBC Sport. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  15. ↑ "Chris Hackett loan deal extended by Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  16. ↑ "Winger Chris Hackett leaves Millwall to join Northampton". BBC Sport. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  17. ↑ "Hackett to Become New Addition". Northampton Town F.C. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  18. ↑ "Chris Hacket signs new contract with Northampton Town". Northampton Town F.C. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  19. ↑ "Transfer Update: Two in and two out at The Hive!". Barnet F.C. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  20. ↑ "Chris Hackett returns to the U's". Oxford United F.C. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  21. ↑ "Hackett Comes Home". Oxford United F.C. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
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