 After making another appearance against Bristol City in the fourth round of FA Cup, which saw them through in the penalty shoot-out, Hines, however, suffered an injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Hines signed his first professional contract with the club, signing a two-year deal.On 18 August 2007, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Fulham, which saw them win 2–1.