Charlie Palmer (footballer)
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Charlie Palmer 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.
He started off as an apprentice at Watford FC, managed by Graham Taylor. Charlie then moved to Derby County FC under the management of Arthur Cox, being a member of the team to win the old second division in the 1986/87 season. Charlie then moved to Hull City FC where he was joining his close friend and former Watford colleague Alex Dyer. After a short stay in Hull a move to Notts County FC came and this was an opportunity to return to the Derby/Notts area where he still had a home.
His manager at Notts was Neil Warnock who once described Palmer as his greatest purchase.[citation needed] The next few years had journeys to Wembley Stadium to play in consecutive playoff finals,winning both.
Then an Anglo-Italian Cup Final against a Brescia side 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 remebered for the winning goal against city rivals Nottingham Forest in the local derby. The date feb 12th being named "SIR CHARLES PALMER DAY" still celebrated today by fans of the magpies.[citation needed] Following a ruptured achilles injury Palmer moved onto Walsall FC before finishing a career in the semi pro leagues in the midlands.
Since finishing playing Charlie has become a fully qualified Social worker and is coach for Hinckley United in the Conference North under the management of ex Notts colleague Dean Thomas.
