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Hurst was born in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. He came through the ranks at West Bromwich Albion, but declined to sign for them, opting instead for a scholarship with the 2008 FA Cup winners, Portsmouth, who reportedly beat Arsenal, Manchester United and Aston Villa to his signature. He never made a first team appearance for Portsmouth, but did have a loan spell at Icelandic club ÍBV during the summer of 2010, where he scored one goal. Hurst rejoined West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal in September 2010 after Portsmouth's relegation from the Premier League. He made his debut for Albion on 1 December 2010 in the League Cup quarter-final clash with Ipswich Town which ended in a 1–0 defeat at Portman Road. On 31 August 2011, Hurst was sent out on loan to Blackpool for the entire season, on condition that he could be recalled at any time. He made his debut as a substitute in the 1–1 draw with Cardiff City on 17 September. On 21 October he was recalled to his parent club. On 18 November, he joined League Two side Shrewsbury Town on a six-week loan. Shrewsbury Town were seeking to extend his loan, but on 11 January 2012, Hurst joined League One team Chesterfield on loan until the end of the season.
Hurst signed for Championship club Birmingham City on 1 October 2012 on a one-month youth loan, and made his debut the following day, as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 defeat at Cardiff City. Fitness problems resulted in Paul Robinson being preferred,…
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- Birmingham City F.C. (2012–2012)
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- Blackpool F.C. (2011–2011)
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- Shrewsbury Town F.C. (2011–2012)
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- West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2010–2013)
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- Chesterfield F.C. (2012–2012)
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- Portsmouth F.C. (2008–2010)
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- Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (2010–2010)
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- Valur (2013–2013)
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- Crawley Town F.C. (2013–2014)
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- Northampton Town F.C. (2014–2014)
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- Hednesford Town F.C. (2014–2015)
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- England national under-16 association football team (2007–2007)
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- England national under-17 association football team (2008–2009)
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- England national under-19 association football team (2011–2011)
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- England national under-20 association football team (2011–2011)
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- Shrewsbury Town F.C. (2013–2013)
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- Valur (2014–2014)
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- Torquay United F.C. (2015–)
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- Guiseley A.F.C. (2015–)
Legacy
Clubs
- Guiseley A.F.C.2015current
- Torquay United F.C.2015current
- England national under-16 association football team2007–2007
- England national under-17 association football team2008–2009
- Portsmouth F.C.2008–2010
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.2010–2013
- Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja2010–2010
- Blackpool F.C.2011–2011
- England national under-19 association football team2011–2011
- England national under-20 association football team2011–2011
- Shrewsbury Town F.C.2011–2012
- Birmingham City F.C.2012–2012
- Chesterfield F.C.2012–2012
- Crawley Town F.C.2013–2014
- Shrewsbury Town F.C.2013–2013
- Valur2013–2013
- Hednesford Town F.C.2014–2015
- Northampton Town F.C.2014–2014
- Valur2014–2014
Played together with
Aaron BrownTorquay United F.C. · 2005–2005- Aaron ChapmanChesterfield F.C. · 2013
- Aaron CookPortsmouth F.C. · 1998–1999
- Aaron DownesChesterfield F.C. · 2004–2012
- Aaron DownesTorquay United F.C. · 2012–2015
- Aaron FlahavanPortsmouth F.C. · 1994–2001
Aaron McCareyPortsmouth F.C. · 2015–2015
Aaron McLeanBirmingham City F.C. · 2013–2014
Aaron MokoenaPortsmouth F.C. · 2009–2012
Aaron RamsdaleChesterfield F.C. · 2018–2018
Aaron WildigShrewsbury Town F.C. · 2011–2012- Aaron WildigShrewsbury Town F.C. · 2012–2015
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James Hurst is an English footballer who plays as a defender.
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