Hammond and Faxon sign for busy Boston United
Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Hammond has become busy Boston United's 10th summer signing after putting pen-to-paper on a two-year contract over the weekend.
The 22-year-old made over 100 appearances for Forest B during his time at the City Ground – and was in the Europa League matchday squads against Sturm Graz, Braga and Ferencvaros last season.
Hammond also spent a spell on loan at Northampton Town during the second half of the campaign – and now heads to Lincolnshire in the next stage of his career.
He is known as a player capable of appearing in the centre of midfield or at centre-half.
Hammond's arrival followed the signing of followed of Sheffield United goalkeeper Luke Faxon on Friday.
The 21-year-old has joined the Pilgrims on loan until 4th January initially and will compete with Louis Chadwick for the number one jersey at the Jakemans Community Stadium.
Faxon follows a well-trodden path of talent that has temporarily swapped Bramall Lane for Pilgrim Way over recent years – including the likes of Marcus Dewhurst, Kyron Gordon, Femi Seriki, Jean Leroy Belehouan and Owen Hampson.
He joined the Blades as an eight-year-old and progressed all the way through the system to sign a first pro deal in 2023.
The new duo follow previously-announced signings of Gavan Holohan, Nicholas Pozo, Kai Mauro, Terrell Agyemang, George Ward, Jack Holmes, Connor McBride, and Lewis Shipley.
However, defender Michael Kelly has terminated his contract at the Jakemans Community Stadium by mutual consent.
The 28-year-old departs having spent the second half of last season on loan at National League North side Chester FC.
Kelly made 11 appearances for the Pilgrims, having arrived on a two-year contract from Scunthorpe United in the summer of 2025.