Palmer had an incredible 2022/23 campaign, playing more games and minutes than he ever has before in a single season, and going on to win a whole host of individual awards along the way. He also happened to be the player that scored the Owls’ dramatic late equaliser in the Miracle of Hillsborough against Peterborough United.
The win over Barnsley at Wembley last month was his 397th appearance for the club more than a decade after his debut back in 2010, and after a clause was triggered in his contract he’ll almost certainly be adding to that tally in the Championship next season.
‘Palms’ will join a very exclusive group of players to have passed the 400-game mark once he makes those three extra appearances, and if all goes well for him then he could even clamber up into the club’s top 10 appearance-makers of all time, becoming the first modern day player to do so since Kevin Pressman.
Here are the other 13 players who have over 400 Wednesday outings to their name:
9. Redfern Froggatt - 458
‘Red’ is without a shadow of a doubt a Wednesday icon. His goals (149) put him in the top four goalscorers of all-time, and the Sheffield born and bred one club man followed in the footsteps of his old man, Frank Froggatt, who also had a long career with the Owls. 15 years of service between 1945 and 1960. | Getty Images
10. Tommy Crawshaw - 465
Another local lad, Crawshaw made his debut way back in 1894 - and the centre back went on to play for the Owls all the way through to 1908. Missed just three games as Wednesday lifted back to back First Division championships in 1902/03 and 1903/04. The England international left at 35 as a free transfer. | JPI Media
11. Kevin Pressman - 478
The only player that many modern Wednesdayites may have seen in action - spent the best part of two decades playing for the club, making his debut in 1987. Probably best remembered for his Steel City derby performances and a few thumping penalties. | PA
12. Alan Finney - 504
One of only three players to make 500+ appearances for Wednesday, Finney was pretty much an Owl start to finish in his career. Made his debut at just 17 in 1951, and stayed at Hillsborough until 1966. Won three league titles and formed a strong connection with the great Derek Dooley before his retirement. | Staff