Palmer reflects on a ‘perfect debut’

Matty Taylor equalised after Will Buckley’s opener, before Taylor turned provider with Palmer nodding in from close range.

The loanee from Chelsea’s impact ensured City would make it four consecutive wins as part of a 10-game unbeaten streak.

“At 1-0 I thought this isn’t the way to make your debut but I’ve come on, it’s 2-1 and I got the winning goal. You can’t top that for a debut so I’m buzzing,” attacking midfielder Palmer said.

“It was perfect, I couldn’t have wished for a better debut! When I scored I made sure I went over to the side who booed me a few months ago, to try and win them back over. I’m buzzing with that, it’s good to get the three points and score on my debut.”

Goal-line technology was used to confirm Palmer’s goal, with a Bolton defender keen to hook the ball off the line following his header.

There was a second or two before the referee confirmed the goal, much to the delight of Palmer, his teammates and the supporters.

He continued: “As Matty’s put the ball up I thought I’m going for this. I’ve headed it and thought I saw it go in so I looked at the linesman but thinking he’s not going to give it.

“I turned around and saw the referee checking with goal-line technology so I went a bit wild!”