Ashley Palmer

Ashley John Palmer (born 9 November 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Halifax Town on loan from York City. Palmer progressed through the Barnsley youth ranks but was released in February 2009 and signed for Scunthorpe United where he became youth team captain. Palmer signed his first professional contract in June 2010 on a one year deal. He made his professional debut on 30 August 2011, in the Football League Trophy 2–0 win over Hartlepool United at Glanford Park.

He joined Southport on loan in January 2012. Later that season he joined Harrogate Town on loan and made his club debut in a 2–1 home defeat to Vauxhall Motors. He was released by Scunthorpe in May 2012.

Palmer signed for Hinckley United in September 2012. He made his debut in a 2–0 home loss against Halifax Town a day later. In October, he moved, signing for Droylsden.

In June 2015, Palmer signed for FA Trophy holders North Ferriby United bringing to an end his two-year stay at Buxton. Palmer won promotion to the National League and was awarded Player of the Year at North Ferriby, an accolade he had also received in the 2014/15 season while playing for Buxton.

After spending two seasons at Guiseley, Palmer joined Stockport County in July 2018. Palmer established himself as a crucial member of the Stockport defence in their title winning 2018/19 campaign, often captaining the side in the absence of club captain Paul Turnbull.