Steve Palmer
| Date of birth | 31 March 1968 |
| Place of birth | Brighton |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Palmer joined Ipswich Town from Cambridge University before joining Watford. He continued to serve Watford well in 2000-01 although his run of 102 consecutive first team appearances dating back to October 1998 finally came to an end at the turn of the year when he was relegated to the subs' bench for the game against Bolton Wanderers.
He was also sidelined for a while by a hamstring problem but otherwise he proved to be a model of consistency for the Hornets.
A versatile player who can play either as a central defender or just in front of the back four, he netted two goals during the campaign.
Palmer agreed a new one-year contract with Queens Park Rangers in June 2003 before joining Milton Keynes Dons as their player / coach in July 2004.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 01 Aug 1989 | 28 Sep 1995 | |
| Watford | 28 Sep 1995 | 03 Jul 2001 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 03 Jul 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 23 Jul 2004 | 14 Sep 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1992-93 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 4 | 3 |
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| 1993-94 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 31 | 5 |
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| 1994-95 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 10 | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Watford | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Watford | League Cup | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | Watford | Premier League | 38 |
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| 2000-01 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Watford | League Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Watford | League Division 1 | 37 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 46 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Queens Park Rangers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 46 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Queens Park Rangers | League Division 2 | 24 | 11 |
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| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 27 | 5 |
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| 2005-06 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Stoke City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Bury v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Northampton Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Port Vale | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Cambridge United v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Oct 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Wrexham v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Yeovil Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Northampton Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Notts County v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2001 | Swansea City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 21 Nov 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Swindon Town | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Brentford v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Chesterfield v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Reading v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Bury | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Cambridge United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Bristol City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Northampton Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Wrexham | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Port Vale v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Notts County | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Swindon Town v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Chesterfield | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Stockport County v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Plymouth Argyle | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Mansfield Town v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Leyton Orient v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Bristol City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City | L | 0-0 (4-5) | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Port Vale v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Northampton Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Vauxhall Motors v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Nov 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Vauxhall Motors | L | 1-1 (3-4) | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 29 Nov 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 0-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Notts County v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Stockport County | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2003 | Chesterfield v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Northampton Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Port Vale | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Mansfield Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Swindon Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Cheltenham Town | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Brentford v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Notts County | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 May 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 14 May 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic | W |
1-0 Agg: 2-1 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 25 May 2003 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Final |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Blackpool | W | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Cheltenham Town v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2003 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Rushden and Diamonds v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Chesterfield | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Wrexham v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Grimsby Town v Queens Park Rangers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Port Vale v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Stockport County v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Dagenham and Redbridge | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Grimsby Town v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 11 Nov 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Swindon Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Hartlepool United | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Notts County v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2004 | Southend United v Queens Park Rangers | L | 4-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - southern section |
| 24 Jan 2004 | AFC Bournemouth v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Chesterfield v Queens Park Rangers | L | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Notts County | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Brentford v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Feb 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Hartlepool United v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Bristol City v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Apr 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Grimsby Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Stockport County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Plymouth Argyle v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.