Justin Anthony Hazell (born 12 January 1992) is an English footballer, who plays as a forward for Braintree Town. He made his professional debut for Southend United in the FA Cup against AFC Telford United in November 2008. Career Early career Steve Tilson signed Hazell, in 2000 when he was director of youth at Southend United. He was scouted whilst playing for Leigh Rockets at the age of eight, and went for a trial at Southend. Tilson later became first team manager of Southend and Hazell said; "I came in for a trial and Steve Tilson, who was the youth development officer at the time, signed me... Hopefully it won’t be the last contract he offers me". Hazell joined Braintree Town in June 2010 after rejecting a new contract offer from Southend United, stating that he wanted to pursue a career outside of football whilst playing the game at a semi-professional level. Playing style Hazell has been described as a "versatile forward". Personal life Born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex,<ref name="09/10 Blues Players" /> Hazell is from Leigh-on-Sea and attended Westcliff High School for Boys, Westcliff-on-Sea.<ref name="Hazell eyes Blues glory" /><ref name="Justin Hazell quits Southend United to join Braintree Town" />
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