Former Burton Albion manager Dino Maamria has praised one of Lincoln City‘s new signing in a social media post.
The ex-Brewers man posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account that Tom Hamer was a “solid signing” for the fellow SkyBet League One side, after his move was confirmed on Thursday.
Former Burton Albion Man:
Tom Hamer penned a three-year deal with Lincoln City earlier this week, after exiting Burton this summer.
The 24-year-old defender made 147 appearances for his former side, after coming through the ranks at Oldham Athletic earlier in his career.
His former boss, Maamria, said Hamer was “instrumental” in helping to keep Burton in the third tier, adding that he always gave his all.
The 50-year-old former Stevenage and Oldham Athletic gaffer led the Brewers from September 2022 until December 2023, during the stint Hamer spent at the club. Maamria originally took the helm as interim head coach, after the departure of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbiank, before his job became permanent later on.
Hamer Reinforces Lincoln City Defence:
Hamer, who can play across the defence, helps bolsters Lincoln City’s ranks. It comes after former Tottenham Hotspur academy product TJ Eyoma was released at the end of last season in the annual retained list, and Alex Mitchell returned to his parent club Millwall following a successful loan spell.
The return of Lewis Montsma, after a long injury lay-off, has helped to ease any potential concerns that Imps fan may have had regarding the depth of their defensive ranks. The new recruit has added to their insurance too.
High Praise for his Former Manager – Opinion:
Maamria’s tweet (if we can still call them that) comes as high praise for one of his former players, and is good news for Lincoln City. It is a positive sign when a footballer heads to a new club and is accompanied by kind words from those who knew him from his previous side.
It appears that Hamer is suffering from a knock, according to the words of City head coach Michael Skubala, so Lincoln fans may have to wait to see him in action for a little while yet.