midfielders Gökhan Inler and N'Golo Kanté. As a result, Hammond was told by the club management to be loaned out in order to get a regular first team football. At the end of the 2015–16 season, which saw Leicester City win the English top-flight for the first time, Hammond was released by the club. Sheffield United (loan) On 20 October 2015, Hammond joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of January, rejoining his former manager from Southampton, Nigel Adkins. Hammond made his debut the same day in a 3–0 victory over Fleetwood Town. It wasn't until on 24 November 2015 when he scored his first Sheffield United goal, in a 4–2 loss against Shrewsbury Town. From that moment on, Hammond became a first team regular for the rest of the season and extended his loan spell until the end of the season. Hammond then scored his second goal for the club on 30 March 2016, in a 3–1 loss against Southend United. Hammond went on to make 34 appearances scoring twice for the side. During his time there, Hammond was considered by Manager Adkins as an 'unsung hero', due to his commitment at Sheffield United. On 20 May 2016, Hammond activated his option of a permanent contract with the club which had been inserted as part of his loan move. However, new manager Chris Wilder was seemingly less keen on the services of Hammond and instantly placed him on the transfer list. On 2 July 2016, Hammond left the club by mutual consent. After leaving Sheffield United, Hammond went on trial at Coventry City in January 2017. However, the club decided against offering a new contract to Hammond following a trial. Return to Leicester and retirement Hammond returned to former club Leicester City in the spring of 2017, featuring as an over age player in under-21 matches, whilst assisting with coaching. Hammond featured for Leicester City in a pre season friendly match against Leamington in July 2017. In August 2017, it was revealed that Hammond had moved back to Sussex, and has retired as a player but is keen to remain involved in football in some capacity. As of March 2018, he was still involved with Leicester City, as 'Loans Manager' within the academy setup. Worthing On 22 March 2020, it was announced that Hammond would return to football to play for Isthmian League Premier Division club Worthing in