Nick Hayes initially joined Blues on a one-month loan from Ipswich Town on 7 October 2023, making four appearances before returning to the Tractor Boys and joining Solihull Moors until the end of the season.

Ahead fo the 2024/25 season, Hayes swapped Portman Road for The Hive London as he made a permanent move to Barnet.

After featuring 25 times for the Bees, Hayes returned to Essex to sign an 18-month contract with the Shrimpers.

Hayes played in the youth set-ups of both Norwich City and Ipswich, as well as making three appearances for England Under-17s.

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