Tom Hamer

Thomas Philip Hamer (born 16 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back or centre back for League Two club Oldham Athletic.

Tom Hamer

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Philip Hamer[1]
Date of birth	(1999-11-16) 16 November 1999[2]
Place of birth	Bolton, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[3]
Playing position(s)	Right back / Centre back
Club information
Current team	Oldham Athletic
Number	34
Youth career
2015–2017	Oldham Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–	Oldham Athletic	72	(6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:45, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Early life

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

Career

Hamer started his career with Oldham Athletic's youth academy in 2015.[3] 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.[5] He made his full league debut against local rivals Rochdale on 17 April 2018.[6]

On 24 April 2018, Hamer signed a two-year professional contract at Oldham;[7] the same day he also received the Man of the Match award in a 3–0 defeat against Southend United.[8] 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.[9]

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.[5] 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.[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 7 March 2020

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Oldham Athletic	2017–18[11]	League One	7	1	0	0	0	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	9	1
	2018–19[12]	League Two	28	2	2	0	1	0	4[lower-alpha 1]	0	35	2
	2019–20[13]	League Two	37	3	2	0	1	0	3[lower-alpha 1]	0	43	3
Career total			72	6	4	0	2	0	9	0	87	6

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

1. "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Oldham Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 89. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
2. "Tom Hamer". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
3. "Thomas Hamer". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
4. "T. Hamer: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
5. "Wellens tips Oldham's Hamer from Premier League". Revolution 962. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
6. "Oldham Athletic youth defender Tom Hamer signs first pro contract with the League One club". The Oldham Times. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
7. "Hamer Signs First Professional Contract". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
8. "Oldham Athletic youth defender Tom Hamer signs first pro contract with the League One club". The Oldham Times. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
9. "Northampton Town 2–2 Oldham Athletic: Cobblers & Latics relegated". BBC Sport. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
10. "AFC Wimbledon v Oldham". AFC Wimbledon. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018 – via YouTube.
11. "Games played by Thomas Hamer in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
12. "Games played by Thomas Hamer in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
13. "Games played by Thomas Hamer in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2020.

External links

• Profile at the Oldham Athletic A.F.C. website