Who Are Cole Palmer's Real Parents? Everything to Know About Jermaine, Marie, and His Roots
By James H. Sterling
Palmer’s trademark unflappability in high-leverage penalty situations did not happen by accident. In his own writing, Palmer credits his father for hammering composure into him in the rainiest corners of Manchester. Jermaine refused to let his son rely on speed. If a drill allowed three touches, he demanded one. If a pass was slightly behind a teammate, the exercise started over.
When Manchester City coaches debated whether to retain Palmer during his early teens because he had not hit his growth spurt, his family remained his anchor. Jermaine counseled patience, reminding his son that once his body caught up with his football IQ, defenders would have no answer for him. That forecast proved entirely accurate. By the time Palmer reached his full height of 6-foot-2, he retained the close-control dexterity of a player half his size.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
