He scored a hat-trick in the opening game of the 1934–35 season against Bury; however, following a spell in which he did not score, he was dropped and Blackpool stated that they would be prepared to transfer him. He did not play again until February 1935, and ended the season on 21 goals from 25 starts. He missed the start of the 1935–36 season with an injury, coupled with the club signing Scottish international striker Bobby Finan. Hampson did not play until 9 October 1935, against Charlton Athletic, when he scored in a 1–1 draw. He was not a regular starter that season and finished on just six goals from 21 games, although he had to play at inside-left for much of them.