Charlie Palmer (footballer)

Charlie Palmer (born 10 July 1963)^[1] was a professional footballer who played in the 1980s and 90s for a variety of clubs in England at right back and latterly centre back.

Born in Aylesbury, Palmer started his football career as an apprentice at Watford, managed by Graham Taylor. He played 18 matches for Watford in all competitions between 1981 and 1984, including four in the UEFA Cup. In July 1984, Palmer moved to Derby County on a free transfer.^[1] Under the management of Arthur Cox, he was part of the team that won the Football League Second Division in the 1986–87 season. However, before the end of that season, Palmer moved to Hull City, for a transfer fee of £30,000.^[1] After a two year stay in Hull, he moved to Notts County, under the management of Neil Warnock.^[2]

The next few years had journeys to Wembley Stadium to play in consecutive playoff finals, winning both. Then an Anglo-Italian Cup Final against Brescia, led by Gheorghe Hagi. This proved to be one of Palmer's finest games marking Hagi out of the game for 90mins and leading Notts to victory. During this time at Notts, Charlie Palmer is probably best remembered for the winning goal against city rivals Nottingham Forest in the local derby.^{[citation needed]} Palmer moved onto Walsall in 1994,^[1] before finishing a career in the semi pro leagues in the Midlands.^{[citation needed]}

Since finishing playing, Palmer has coached Hinckley United in the Conference North under the management of ex-Notts colleague Dean Thomas.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 180. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1. 
2. ^ "Warnock's County memories". BBC Nottingham. 14 August 2007. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2007/08/14/neil_warnock_feature.shtml. Retrieved 25 March 2011. 
3. ^ "Neil Warnock: What I've learnt this week". The Independent. 3 March 2007. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/neil-warnock-what-ive-learnt-this-week-438611.html. Retrieved 4 September 2010. 

External links

• Charlie Palmer career statistics at oncloudseven.com

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