Burton Albion: Tom Hamer and Jonny Smith join on permanent deals

Tom Hamer made 105 appearances for Oldham following his debut in January 2018

Burton Albion have completed the signings of defender Tom Hamer from League Two side Oldham Athletic and winger Jonny Smith from Bristol City.

Hamer, 21, and Smith, 23, have both joined for undisclosed fees.

Smith, who was recalled from a loan spell at Swindon Town, has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal while Hamer's contract length has not been disclosed.

Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has made six new signings since returning to the club on 1 January.

Hamer can play at right-back or in the centre of defence and will be reunited with Smith, who also spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Oldham.

"Obviously we know the position we're in and I've come here to try and help get us out of that," said Hamer.

"I'm quite a versatile defender. I'm quick, good in the air, can put a tackle in - that's me."

Hamer and Smith's signings follow the earlier January arrivals of Wycombe striker Josh Parker, QPR goalkeeper Dillon Barnes and two loanees, Blackburn Rovers centre-back Hayden Carter and Oxford United midfielder Sean Clare.

Burton had to postpone Saturday's game at Blackpool following positive Covid-19 tests.

Their next scheduled fixture is at home to second-placed Hull City on Saturday, 6 February

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