Tom Hamer Explained

Tom Hamer
Fullname:Thomas Philip Hamer[1]
Birth Date:1 October 1999[2]
Birth Place:Bolton, England
Height:1.87m (06.14feet)[3]
Position:Right back / Centre back
Currentclub:Lincoln City
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2015–2017
Youthclubs1:Oldham Athletic
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Oldham Athletic
Caps1:84
Goals1:6
Years2:2021–2024
Clubs2:Burton Albion
Caps2:128
Goals2:8
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Lincoln City
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Club-Update:15:58, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Thomas Philip Hamer (born 01 October 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back or centre back for side Lincoln City.

Early life

Hamer was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester.[4]

Career

Hamer started his career with Oldham Athletic's youth academy in 2015.[5] He made his first-team debut for Oldham on 17 January 2018 when he played the first 69 minutes of the 4–2 victory over Leicester City U23 in the EFL Trophy. Six days later, in the same competition, he played 57 minutes of a 2–1 away defeat to Shrewsbury Town. He was an unused substitute for games against Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle. Hamer made his league debut in League One in April, playing at centre back after Kean Bryan limped off 18 minutes into the game against Oxford United.[6] He made his full league debut against local rivals Rochdale on 17 April 2018.[7]

On 24 April 2018, Hamer signed a two-year professional contract at Oldham;[8] the same day he also received the Man of the Match award in a 3–0 defeat against Southend United.[9] He scored his first goal for the club during a 2–2 draw with Northampton Town on 5 May, when he headed in a Jack Byrne cross on the 55th minute.[10]

On 29 January 2021, Hamer joined League One side Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee.[11]

Hamer was ruled out for six months after damaging his achilles tendon against Cheltenham Town in April 2024.[12]

On 19 July 2024, Hamer joined Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[13] He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat in the EFL Cup to Harrogate Town on 13 August 2024.[14]

Style of play

Hamer plays mostly as a right back but can also play as a centre back; his former manager Richie Wellens also said he can play defensive midfield.[6] He became known for his long throw-ins when both of Athletic's goals in a 2–2 draw with AFC Wimbledon were the result of his thrown-ins.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oldham Athletic2017–18League One7100002091
2018–19League Two282201040352
2019–20League Two373201030433
2020–21League Two120102030180
Total84650401201056
Burton Albion2020–21League One213000000213
2021–22League One461201020501
2022–23League One353301050443
2023–24League One271200031322
Total128870201011479
Lincoln City2024–25League One1000100020
Career total203141207022125415

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Oldham Athletic . English Football League . 89 . 12 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Tom Hamer . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 12 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Tom Hamer . Burton Albion F.C. . 7 October 2022.
  4. Web site: T. Hamer: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 12 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Thomas Hamer . Oldham Athletic A.F.C. . 10 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200410154537/https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/teams/first-team/defender/thomas-haymer/ . 10 April 2020 . dead.
  6. Web site: Wellens tips Oldham's Hamer from Premier League . Revolution 962 . 9 April 2018 . 22 June 2018.
  7. News: Oldham Athletic youth defender Tom Hamer signs first pro contract with the League One club . The Oldham Times . 25 April 2018 . 22 June 2018.
  8. Web site: Hamer Signs First Professional Contract . Oldham Athletic A.F.C. . 5 May 2018 . 22 June 2018.
  9. News: Oldham Athletic youth defender Tom Hamer signs first pro contract with the League One club . The Oldham Times . 25 April 2018 . 22 June 2018.
  10. News: Northampton Town 2–2 Oldham Athletic: Cobblers & Latics relegated . BBC Sport . 5 May 2018 . 6 May 2018.
  11. Web site: TOM HAMER SIGNS FOR BURTON ALBION FOR SMALL UNDISCLOSED FEE. Burton Albion F.C.. 29 January 2021. 29 January 2021.
  12. Web site: Burton Albion 1-2 Cheltenham.
  13. News: Hamer Signs up for the Imps. Lincoln City FC . 19 July 2024.
  14. Web site: 14 August 2024 . Imps 1–2 Harrogate Town . 13 August 2024 . www.weareimps.com.
  15. Web site: AFC Wimbledon v Oldham . AFC Wimbledon . 22 April 2018 . 6 May 2018 . YouTube.