in every single one of the,games during their National League success in 2023, but most surprisingly,
In anticipation of the 2024–2025 League Two season, Notts County will be making preparations in an effort to improve upon their mid-table result from this year.
The Magpies had a trying start to the season, plunging sharply out of the play-off spots, but they managed to salvage some much-needed form in their last games, which will provide them impetus heading into Stuart Maynard’s first full season in charge.
However, Matty Palmer, a midfielder, has undoubtedly been missed more than most this season. After suffering an injury in November, the 29-year-old is getting closer to rejoining the team, and his effect since joining the team in 2021 has been greater than you may anticipate.
Palmer began his career at Burton Albion. He played for the Brewers for six years, making over 150 appearances, with the exception of a one-month loan to Oldham Athletic in the middle of the 2015–16 season.
In January 2018, he finalised his transfer to Rotherham United, where he played 14 games and assisted the Millers in winning promotion to the Championship.
Palmer struggled with injuries and making an impact in the first team the next season, appearing in just 13 games across all competitions. However, he managed to secure a loan move to Bradford City, where he made 19 appearances.
After being called back from his loan with the Bantams, the midfield player made another move in the January transfer window, this time to Swindon Town, where he earned a promotion and helped the team win League Two in the 2019–20 season.
Palmer joined Wigan Athletic until January at the beginning of the season, and he would make 26 appearances for the Robins, all of which came in the second part of the season.
When his contract expired at the end of that season, he would quit the team and move to Meadow Lane, bringing with him a lot of Football League experience.
Additionally, the 29-year-old’s outstanding midfield performances have made him a fan favourite during his stay in the East Midlands.
Palmer participated in every game during the Magpies’ 2023 National League championship run, but perhaps most unexpectedly, he started as a substitute in Luke Williams’ first two league starts as the team’s manager.
After putting up some great numbers early in the season, the Derby-born midfielder appeared to be continuing his success as Notts returned to the Football League. However, he sustained a major knee injury in a defeat to Wrexham, which forced him to miss the rest of the season.
