Liam Palmer

Liam Jordan Palmer (born 19 September 1991) is a professional footballer who plays for League One club Sheffield Wednesday. Aside from a loan spell at Tranmere Rovers, he has spent his whole career with the Owls, being used in various defensive or midfield roles and making over 250 appearances for the club.

Born in England, Palmer represents Scotland at international level. He played for the under-19s and under-21s and made his senior debut in March 2019.

Club Career

Sheffield Wednesday

Palmer began his career with Sheffield Wednesday when he was seven years old. Having progressed through the academy, Palmer appeared three times as an unused substitute throughout the 2009–10 season. Following this, he signed his first-year professional contract and was expected to make a first team breakthrough ahead of the 2010–11 season. He was also awarded the club's Academy Player of the Year.

Palmer made his debut for Wednesday on 10 August 2010 in the League Cup first round match with Bury, which ended in a 1–0 win at Hillsborough, being replaced in the second half by James O'Connor. On 6 January 2011, he signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2013. After making some appearances from the bench, Palmer made his first start for the Owls on 22 February 2011, against AFC Bournemouth in a 0–0 draw. He went on to make eleven appearances in all competitions in the 2010–11 season.

At the start of the 2011–12 season, Palmer appeared in the first three matches, including one against Blackpool in the first round of the League Cup where he successfully converted a penalty in a shoot-out, which was eventually won 4–2 following a 0–0 draw. He then scored his first senior goal in the 3–1 home league win over Milton Keynes Dons on 10 September 2011. Palmer then set up a goal for Chris O'Grady, who scored twice, in a 3–1 win against Scunthorpe United on 24 January 2012. However, Palmer found his first team opportunities limited and spent most of the 2011

This page also has a version in other languages :  Лиам Палмер (russian)