Ollie Palmer has spoken candidly about his departure from Wrexham, insisting he holds no grudges despite being sidelined by manager Phil Parkinson. The 33-year-old striker left the Welsh club by mutual consent last week before joining League Two side Swindon Town on transfer deadline day.
Palmer, who scored 46 goals in 156 appearances for Wrexham and played a key role in their three consecutive promotions to the Championship, admitted he was disappointed not to feature in the league this season. 'It's just the way it is. It's football and we had a huge squad there,' he told BBC Radio Wiltshire. 'The club invested heavily, and you absolutely can't begrudge it.'
The former AFC Wimbledon forward also praised Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, describing them as 'amazing people'. He believes the pair will now support Swindon Town, noting their recent social media activity praising the club. 'They're only doing it because of them as people. They don't get anything out of that,' Palmer said.
Palmer's father, Andy, had publicly criticised Parkinson after his son was dropped from the team, but the player himself remains philosophical. He ended his Wrexham stint on a high, scoring twice in a Carabao Cup win over Hull City earlier this month. Reynolds admitted feeling a 'gut punch' over Palmer's exit but wished him well.
