Shaun Harvey has been full of praise for former Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer this week.
After Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac took over, Ollie Palmer became Wrexham’s new record signing when he joined from AFC Wimbledon in January 2022 for £300,000.
The 33-year-old had an instant connection with Paul Mullin, and together, the pair fired the Dragons out of the National League up to League One.
However, Phil Parkinson dropped Palmer in January of this year, and he did not make another league appearance in 2024/25.
His future was heavily in doubt over the summer before it was confirmed in late August that the striker had his Wrexham contract terminated so he could join Swindon Town.
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Shaun Harvey praises Ollie Palmer after Wrexham exit
Before leaving, the Englishman did not make a Championship appearance, but he did play one match this season.
Palmer scored twice versus Hull City as Wrexham came from behind to win the first-round Carabao Cup clash on penalties.
That match would end up being the forward’s last for the Dragons, and Shaun Harvey was so pleased the club icon was able to have such a poetic final appearance.
Speaking to the Fearless In Devotion podcast this week, he said: “On reflection, the contribution that Ollie Palmer made from the first day he arrived, that January where we needed some impetus and he gave us it, and I was absolutely ecstatic that he got what I christen the Roy at the Rovers moment with those two goals against Hull.
“To be able to leave the club with that as his last memory. I thought that was, I just thought it was complete gold.”
How Ollie Palmer is faring at Swindon Town
The former Wrexham man has become a regular feature since joining the League Two side.
Palmer has played a key role in Swindon excelling this season, including scoring his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy meeting vs Reading.
So far, he has played four matches for Ian Holloway’s side in all competitions, coming off the bench on three occasions in the league.
Palmer and Swindon are next in action on Saturday when they take on Salford City.