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Wrexham fans have a lot to say as Ollie Palmer decision made vs West Brom amid shock return

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Wrexham fans have been commenting on their squad to take on West Brom on Saturday.

The situation regarding Ollie Palmer has taken some interesting turns in the last week or so.

Before Wrexham played Southampton on Saturday, Phil Parkinson said Palmer could leave this summer.

The 30-year-old was not included in the matchday squad against the Saints, but Kieffer Moore was injured in that fixture.

With Jay Rodriguez already sidelined, it left Parkinson somewhat short of striker options for the Carabao Cup game against Hull City.

In turn, despite his previous comments, the Wrexham manager selected Palmer in the squad against Hull, with the number 35 coming off the bench to score twice.

After such a prolific performance in midweek, fans were no doubt keen to see if the former AFC Wimbledon ace had done enough to earn a spot in the squad against West Brom.

Ollie Palmer celebrates for Wrexham against Hull City
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Wrexham fans react to squad vs West Brom

When the squad was confirmed on Saturday by the club, Palmer was once again left out.

Surprisingly, Moore was named in the eleven following his ankle injury last week.

Fans have had a lot to say about the decisions made by Parkinson.

One fan wrote: “Was really not expecting to see Kieffer back already.”

A second wrote: “Moore is back, yes, yes, yes.”

“Wow I didn’t think we would see Moore!!! Is he a robot? I thought he was going to be out for months,” a third added.

Another fan tweeted: “Yet another time were we all think a player is going to be out for weeks and miraculously returns! However, I’m guessing Cacace must have picked up a knock or something which is a shame.

A fifth added: “How is Mendy still making the squad? He’s played like 6 games in the last 2 years.”

And a sixth asked: “If Cacace is injured, surely Longman has to swap wings?”

Ollie Palmer Wrexham stats

Regardless of what happens during the remainder of the transfer window, Palmer has had three prolific years with Wrexham.

Signed from Wimbledon in January 2022, he and Paul Mullin formed a brilliant partnership that fired the Dragons from the National League up to League One.

Palmer scored three league goals before being dropped last term, a tally he nearly matched in less than half a game against Hull.

In total, the 33-year-old has scored 44 and assisted six in 150 outings for the Welsh team.