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Matt PALMER

Born in Derby, Palmer began his career at Burton Albion before moving to Rotherham. Town boss Richie Wellens signed the midfielder on 31st January 2020 on a 18 month deal following the termination of his Rotherham contract. Palmer only managed one appearance in his first season, coming on as a late substitute against Scunthorpe in March 2020. Wellens did hint that there was more playing time to come for Palmer in the later stages of the season, however with the season cut short due to a global coronavirus pandemic. these appearances failed to materialise.

The 2020/21 season again saw Palmer struggling for game time. He did however score his first goal for the club against West Brom Under 23s in the EFL Trophy. Shortly afterwards, Palmer was sent on loan to Wigan until January. Initially, Palmer’s manager at Wigan was John Sheridan, who he was to link up with again upon his return to the County Ground - and he became far more of a regular in the Town starting eleven upon his return.

His return to the Town starting eleven against Ipswich in January was competent, but understandably a little overshadowed by Scott Twine’s wonder strike, Diallang Jaiyesimi’s brace and Dom Thompson’s debut. He would remain a regular presence in Town’s midfield throughout the remainder of the season without ever really impressing. Palmer’s ability to cross and pass from corners and free kicks impressed, but confusingly he never seemed to have quite the same ability in open play.

Palmer was released at the end of his contract upon the conclusion of the 2020/21 season.

PLAYING RECORD:

Season LEAGUE FA CUP LEAGUE CUP OTHER TOTAL
Played Gls Played Gls Played Gls Played Gls Played Gls
'20/'21 24 1 - - - - 2 1 26 2
'19/'20 (+1) - - - - - - - (+1) -
TOTAL 24 (+1) 1 - - - - 2 1 26 (+1) 2


TRANSFER INFORMATION:

DATE IN/OUT TRANSFER DETAIL
31 JAN 2020 IN Rotherham United
(unattached)
16 OCT 2020 OUT Wigan Athletic
(loan)
5 JAN 2021 IN Wigan Athletic
(loan return)
14 MAY 2021 OUT (released)
» Notts County


full name

Matthew Thomas Palmer


 ENGLAND

date of birth
27 February 1995


             
           
             
             
             
             

usual positions
attacking centre midfield

youth career
Derby County
Burton Albion

senior career
Burton Albion
Oldham Athletic (loan)
Rotherham United
Bradford City (loan)
SWINDON TOWN
Wigan Athletic (loan)