in and out of the first team, as he appeared in either the starting line-up or on the substitutes' bench. In his first season at Millwall, Hackett went on to make thirty-eight appearances and score four goals in all competitions. Hackett spent most of the 2007–08 season on the injury list after suffering knee ligament damage. It came after when he sustained an injury against Gillingham on 13 October 2007 and had to be substituted in the 88th minute. As a results, Hackett was ruled out rest of the 2007–08 season. Despite making seven appearances for the side, Hackett signed a six-month contract with Millwall at the end of the 2007–08 season to regain his fitness. At the start of In the 2008–09 season, Hackett returned from injury, where he made his first appearance for the side, coming on as a late substitute, in a 4–3 loss against Oldham Athletic in the opening game of the season. Since returning to the first team, Hackett quickly regained his first team place for the side under the management of Kenny Jackett and began to play in the full-back position. On 22 September 2008, he committed his long-term future to Millwall, signing a new deal to 2010. In the club's FA Cup campaign throughout November, Hackett set up three goals, including setting up twice, in a 3–0 win over Aldershot Town. Having becoming a key part of Millwall's promotion campaign via the play-offs, Hackett made an appearance in the Football League One play-off final against Scunthorpe United, coming on as a substitute for Lewis Grabban, as Millwall lost 3–2. After the match, Manager Kenny Jackett said about his performance: "I also thought Chris Hackett came on and did very well today – there were some cracking crosses he put in." At the end of the 2008–09 season, he went on to make twenty-eight appearances in all competitions. In the 2009–10 season, Hackett continued to regain his first team place for the side, playing in the midfield position. After missing two matches, Hackett scored his first Millwall goal for over two years in a 3–1 victory over Huddersfield Town on 19 September 2009. Hackett was in top form and he played a key part, setting up goals over several months, including against Stockport County (twice) and Leeds United. Hackett also played a role throughout Millwall's FA Cup campaign, setting up four goals in five