SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Paul Mullin of Wrexham celebrates after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Shrewsbury Town and Wrexham at New Meadow on January 07, 2024 in Shrewsbury, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Paul Mullin wins Wrexham award as Ollie Rathbone takes Player of the Season crown after clinching promotion
Cole Palmer hits out at ‘idiot’ trolls as emotional interview forces swearing apology
Cole Palmer marked his return to the Chelsea scoresheet by hitting out at the social media “idiots” who rubbished him during his 18-game goal drought.
Palmer stroked home a stoppage-time penalty to put the seal on the Blues’ vital 3-1 victory over champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge
The goal was Palmer’s first since he found the net against Bournemouth in mid-January and came after he had already hit the post from open play in a much-improved performance.
Palmer’s long dry spell marked the first significant slump in his Chelsea career, following a sensational breakthrough season and then an excellent start to the current campaign.
The 22-year-old’s recent performances have drawn particular scorn from rival fans but he insists his only frustration came from failing to contribute to Chelsea’s Champions League push.
Asked about his goal by Sky Sports in an emotional post-match interview, Palmer said: “I just felt normal. Obviously s*** happens, sorry for my language, it happens.
“Obviously I went, what, three months without scoring but it just gives me more motivation and more fight to do well not just for myself, but for my team.
Wrexham’s League One season has come to an end with Phil Parkinson now looking ahead to Championship life.
Wrexham returned to League One this time a year ago, but only ended up spending a year back in the third tier
Phil Parkinson has secured another promotion, with Wrexham beating Charlton Athletic last week to book a spot in the Championship.
Three promotions in a row leave Wrexham just one more promotion away from the Premier League.
Parkinson saw Wrexham beat Lincoln City 2-0 on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on another fine campaign.
It’s now time to recognise the achievements of the Wrexham squad, with award season now upon us.
Paul Mullin wins Wrexham award
We noted in April that Paul Mullin would have a great chance to win an award despite his recent Wrexham exile.
Mullin has been Wrexham’s goalscoring hero over the years, but this has been a testing season.
