 After making one appearance in the 2008–09 season for the club, which came against Hull City on 6 December 2008, it was announced on 5 January 2009, Hines signed on loan for one month at Derby County.Though he never played in a first team game for the club, he played and scored in a reserve match against Aston Villa.Soon after, Hines' loan spell with Derby County came to an end.