Lee Hursit

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**Lee Hursit** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Hursit spent five years of his youth career with Dagenham & Redbridge, notably as captain at a certain point.

### HTU

2016–18
Hursit featured for HTU's Sunday League team, West Oviedo, across 2017–18. He made a goalscoring debut for the side on 17 September 2017, as he netted the second goal of a 6–2 league win at Upminster All Stars. He scored twice more across their next two fixtures versus Bayern Hornchurch; in differing cup competitions. After those appearances, Hursit attended the 2017 Wembley Cup final as a fan of opponents Tekkers Town. Just over two weeks later, Hursit scored a brace on his fourth appearance in a cup tie with West Horndon United on 22 October. A second brace, which was the last of his scoring streak, followed on 29 October in league action at home to Bayern Hornchurch. Hursit ended the campaign with 11 goals in 11 games.

2018–19
Following the club's move into non-league football under new manager Jay Devereux, Hursit was assigned to their senior squad ahead of the 2018–19 campaign. His first unofficial first-team appearance arrived at the Webbswood Stadium in a pre-season friendly loss versus Swindon Supermarine on 7 July 2018. After three further friendlies, Hursit made his competitive bow for *The Tags* in the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South on 7 August at Hackney Wick, coming off the bench during a 1–1 home draw. After notching his first assist against Harwich & Parkeston on 15 September, the midfielder claimed his maiden HTU goal three days later as they won 4–3 on the road versus Newbury Forest.

Hursit's second goal for the club occurred on 17 November at home against Burnham Ramblers. His third arrived next time out, as Bridon Ropes eliminated HTU from the London Senior Trophy second round on 1 December. He opened February 2019 with an assist in a league victory away at Wivenhoe Town on 2 February, prior to notching his fourth goal two matches later versus Benfleet in a First Division Knockout Cup quarter-final as HTU won 1–0 at Coles Park. His last assist of 2018–19 came on 9 March versus Fire United, in a campaign that concluded with promotion as champions to the Essex Senior League. In total, Hursit participated in 41 matches in all competitions across his first season with *The Tags*.

Hursit ended the campaign with a goal in the Tango Cup final versus Tango Squad on 21 May at Old Trafford; a venue that he had previously stated was his dream to play at.

2019–20
In his eighth encounter (incl. friendlies) of 2019–20, Hursit scored and assisted (Neil Richmond) in a 6–0 league win on home soil at the EMR Stadium against Tower Hamlets on 14 August 2019. His next two goals for the club came across two of his next three appearances, as the midfielder netted versus St. Margaretsbury (league) on 20 August and (with an assist) against Leyton Athletic (cup) on 31 August. His sixth and last assist in a HTU shirt came as they got the better of Sawbridgeworth Town in the Essex Senior League on 7 September. Overall, Hursit played 20 times in a season that was curtailed in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020–21
Hursit appeared in 6 of HTU's 8 pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2020–21 season, which preceded his first competitive appearance of the campaign on 2 September 2020 as the club won their first-ever FA Cup game in an extra preliminary round tie versus Park View at the White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre. Three days later, the midfielder netted his ninth goal for *The Tags* in a 4 September win over Ilford in the Essex Senior League. After 8 further appearances, the season was again ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, on this occasion HTU were awarded with promotion to the Isthmian League - North Division during the off-season.

2021–22
Hursit started 2021–22 by featuring in two pre-season friendlies and two subsequent Isthmian League - North Division encounters, which preceded the midfielder netting his tenth and final HTU goal - just over a year after his previous strike for the club - on 13 September 2021 as *The Tags* came out three-goal victors in a league win over Maldon & Tiptree at the Len Salmon Stadium. 15 more appearances, 10 of which as a substitute, would come Hursit's way across the entirety of the campaign as they placed 8th in the club's first-ever season in the eighth tier. On 13 June 2022, it was announced that Hursit had departed HTU following 10 goals in 97 total matches.

### Post-HTU

Welling Town (dual)
At the end of March 2022, Hursit and teammate Ross Gleed were allowed to join Welling Town of the Southern Counties East League - Premier Division after *The Tags* and *The Boots* struck a "short-term agreement". He remained for long enough to feature in three matches, notably netting in a three-goal victory at home to Rusthall on 4 April.

Hullbridge Sports
On 13 June 2022, Hursit completed a move across the Isthmian League - North Division to Hullbridge Sports. He made his competitive debut with a 72-minute showing in a 4–1 loss at Stowmarket Town on 13 August, with further appearances arriving that month against Witham Town and Basildon United. After 15 matches for *The Bridge*, which included his final game on 6 December in a Velocity Sports Trophy fourth round home loss to Potters Bar Town, Hursit revealed his departure from Hullbridge on 29 December.

Welling Town (return)
On 8 January 2023, Hursit sealed a return to the Southern Counties East League - Premier Division with Welling Town. His first appearance back with *The Boots* came on 14 January in a four-goal loss on home turf to Tunbridge Wells.

## Personal Life

Hursit's brother, Jamie, also played for HTU. On 31 July 2020, Hursit began dating musician Brooklyn Lammiman (known as BRKE). The two announced that they were expecting a child together on 14 August 2022.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (97)
* List of appearances of Lee Hursit

Goals (10)
Newbury Forest  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Burnham Ramblers

Bridon Ropes  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Benfleet

Tango Squad  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Tower Hamlets

St. Margaretsbury  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Leyton Athletic

Hashtag United  v  Ilford

Hashtag United  v  Maldon & Tiptree

## HTU Honours

* Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South (1): 2018-19

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Lee Hursit" .
2. ↑ "Lee Hursit" .
3. ↑ "LEE HURSIT DEPARTS HASHTAG" , 13 June 2022.
4. ↑ "SIGNINGS" , 25 March 2022.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Lee Hursit" .
6. ↑ "SIGNING – Lee Hursit" , 8 January 2023.
7. ↑ "Player Announcement🚨 New signing @HullbridgeFC management team of @rjmooro and @StephenSouthga2 are pleased to welcome @LeeHursit97 to Lower Road. A technician in midfield and his versatility is what Bridge fans can look forward to from Lee in the blue and white shirt" , 13 June 2022.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Hullbridge Sports - Appearances - Lee Hursit" .
9. ↑ "Thanks to @HullbridgeFC for my time at the club" , 29 December 2022.
10. ↑ "Happy Anniversary My Love, 2 years of loving you and eternity to go" , 31 July 2022.
11. ↑ "Half of you, half of me.." , 14 August 2022.