 Afterwards, Hawley returned to the club despite Northampton Town was keen to extend his contract.Afterwards his loan finish with Northampton, Hawley returns to Preston and as made just five substitute appearances in the League and 2 starts in League Cup and eventually Hawley join Colchester United on month loan deal along with Neal Trotman and made 4 appearance.He signed for League Two side Notts County on 3 August 2009, on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee to revive his career.