Hartlepool sign goalkeeper Hayes from Southend

Nick Hayes featured in six National League games for Southend this season
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Hartlepool United have signed goalkeeper Nick Hayes from fellow National League side Southend United in a permanent deal.
Hayes, 26, played 27 league games for Southend, including at Wembley in the play-off final defeat to Oldham Athletic, after a switch from Barnet in February last year for a second spell with the Shrimpers.