 Hewitt did become a key player at Anfield in the 1905–06 campaign as he finished top scorer in the championship-winning side with 24 goals in 37 outings.An injury hit 1906–07 season hampered Hewitts progress but he returned with a flourish bagging 33 goals in 69 appearances over the next two seasons.The 1909–10 season proved to be Hewitt's last for the club as he made just 4 starts, he was transferred to Bolton Wanderers in August 1910 after scoring 73 times in 164 appearances an average of a goal every 2 games.