On 18 November 2008, in an FA Cup game against Droylsden, Hatch suffered a suspected broken neck after a collision with teammate Ritchie Foran, prompting the game to be delayed for 35 minutes. However, scans later confirmed that Hatch had not broken his neck in the incident.
On 18 November 2008, during an FA Cup game against Droylsden, Hatch was injured in a collision with teammate Ritchie Foran, prompting a delay of 35 minutes. The initial concern about his neck was later alleviated by scans that revealed no spinal fracture.