Career
He has also played nationally for Scotland U19 and Scotland U21. Sheffield Wednesday
After making some appearances from the bench, Palmer made his first start for the Owls in February 2011, against Bournemouth in a 0–0 draw. He would make fourteen league appearances in the Owls" promotion back to the Championship during the 2011/2012 season.
On 26 March 2014, Palmer signed a new four-year contract with the Owls.
Later in the 2013/2014 season, Palmer was named as Sheffield Wednesday"s Player Of The Season. Tranmere Rovers (loan)
lieutenant was confirmed on 16 July that Palmer had joined League One club Tranmere Rovers on loan for start of 2012-2013 football league season for a total of six-months until the January transfer window.
He made his debut for the Wirral club in their 2–1 victory over Chesterfield in the League Cup on 18 August.