Kasey Palmer can’t wait to get back inside the John Smith’s Stadium and has a special message for Huddersfield Town fans ahead of the Barnsley derby.
The 19-year-old loan striker from Chelsea enjoyed his “best career moment” when scoring the winner as Town kicked-off the Championship season in style against Brentford.
Palmer has since claimed an assist when setting up Jack Payne’s winner at Newcastle United and watched from the bench as Michael Hefele grabbed a dramatic equaliser at Aston Villa.
Now, with Town preparing to welcome Barnsley after three successive away trips (including Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Cup) and hoping for a 20,000-plus crowd, England Under 21 player Palmer is hoping to make a first start.
But whether that comes against the in-form Reds or not, Palmer can’t wait to sample the atmosphere again in David Wagner’s second home game of the new season.
“Our crowd have been brilliant so far and that’s what we want in every match,” said Palmer, who netted 18 goals in development football last season.
“It was unbelievable in our last home game because every time we touched the ball, did something well or closed someone down, the fans were going crazy – and that’s great for the team.
“All I can do is urge people to come down and watch, make the crowd bigger than ever and take it from there.
“The fans were unbelievable against Brentford, creating a brilliant atmosphere, and I can promise them we will try our best. The work ethic will be there and we will give 100% week in, week out.”
Palmer says he is loving it at Town and is keen to build on seven points out of nine.
“The style of play has topped it off for me,” said the Toulon Tournament winner.
“Playing with a No10, playing good football and playing out from the back – it’s what I’ve been used to at Chelsea.
“After a very good season last time, this is another step in the right direction for me and I’m keen to prove myself in my first season out on loan.
“We’ve got a really good group of players, a really good staff and the atmosphere being created by the fans had just been so positive in every game.”
