Sheffield Wednesday star reveals he has suffered '˜hurtful' racist abuse on the pitch
Palmer, 27, said he was abused while paying for the Owls' academy, which he progressed through before making his first-team debut in 2010.
The full-back made the revelation during a Q&A sesison with schoolchildren at a Show Racism The Red Card event aimed at teaching youngsters about the issue at Hillsborough on Thursday.
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Hide AdHe said: 'I suffered racist abuse when I was playing for the academy. Back then I was only about seven so I don't think the lad that said it to me actually realised how hurtful it might have been.
'Hopefully these workshops will help stop it from happening, whether it be on the pitch, in the classroom, in the playground or on the streets.'
Palmer '“Â and his teammate Tom Lees who also spoke at the event '“Â both said they had not experienced racism from other players as professionals but said education was the '˜best way' to rid it from the game and society.