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Frank Lampard on Coventry City favourite going the extra mile to get game time

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By Andy Turner · Coventry Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Frank Lampard commended Gus Hamer for volunteering to play for Coventry's Under-21s to earn first-team minutes.
Hamer made a 12-minute substitute appearance at Tottenham hours before requesting to feature in the reserve fixture.
The 29-year-old midfielder rejoined Coventry City in a permanent £6m transfer from Sheffield United over the summer.

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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised midfielder Gus Hamer for his professionalism in pushing for more Premier League playing time. After playing 12 minutes as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, the 29-year-old volunteered to feature for Liam Kelly's Under-21 side the following day to build match fitness.

Hamer rejoined Coventry City from Sheffield United for £6m during the summer transfer window but has recorded only 44 league minutes across four substitute appearances. Lampard highlighted Hamer's training ethic and patience amid competition for midfield places, insisting the player will get his opportunity.

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