Look, we all knew Cole Palmer was going to be brilliant on the pitch. The guy's been carrying Chelsea on his back for months now, so watching him orchestrate that comeback against Real Betis wasn't exactly shocking.
What I didn't expect? The absolute comedy gold that followed.
After Chelsea's 4-1 Conference League triumph in Poland, Palmer somehow managed to be even more entertaining off the pitch than on it. And trust me, that's saying something considering he basically single-handedly turned a 1-0 deficit into a trophy celebration with two assists that had me texting my mate "this kid is unreal" at 11 PM on a Wednesday.
But here's the thing about Palmer - the 23-year-old doesn't just switch off when the cameras start rolling. If anything, he gets better.
When Being Sick of Sideways Passes Actually Pays Off
Palmer's post-match interview was pure honesty wrapped in that trademark deadpan delivery. Asked about his performance, he didn't give us the usual "we worked hard as a team" nonsense.
Instead: "Yeah I was sick of getting the ball and going backwards and sideways. So I thought when I next get the ball I'm just going to go. And it worked."
That's it. No tactical analysis, no mention of the manager's instructions. Just a guy who got bored of playing it safe and decided to win a European trophy instead.
The "No Comment" That Said Everything
CBS Sports tried their luck asking about celebration plans.
Palmer's response? "No comment." With that little smirk that suggests he definitely has plans but isn't about to share them with millions of viewers. Smart lad.
The studio panel absolutely lost it, and honestly, so did I. There's something refreshing about a player who knows exactly when to keep his mouth shut.
Like Father, Like Son (Unfortunately for Interviewers)
Then came the interview with his dad Scott, and suddenly everything made sense.
When asked about Cole's man-of-the-match performance, Scott delivered this absolute gem: "Yeah he did well. Turned the match, got us the win."
That's it. No elaboration, no proud father speech. Just facts delivered with the emotional range of someone reading a shopping list.
Cole then blamed his dad for his own interview style, with Scott adding "Short and sweet" like it was some kind of family motto. The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree in the Palmer household, and frankly, we're all better for it.
Embarrassing Your Teammates Like a Pro
Just when you thought the press conference was winding down, Palmer decided to cause some chaos.
Out of nowhere, he asks who decides the Player of the Tournament award. When told it was UEFA's technical panel, he sniggered (actually sniggered!) before suggesting: "Can someone tell him that Tosin wants it."
Poor Tosin Adarabioyo sitting right there as his teammate basically tells the room he deserves a participation trophy. The man has zero chill and I'm here for it.
"I've Got No Pockets" - A Modern Classic
But the real moment of genius came when CBS reporter Anita Jones spotted Palmer with his Man of the Match award stuffed down his waistband like some kind of makeshift trophy holster.
Her question about his "interesting way to carry your trophy" got the most Palmer response possible: "I've got no pockets, so I put it there."
Problem. Solution. End of discussion.
Social media went mental for it, with fans calling him "effortlessly funny" and begging him to never change. One person summed it up perfectly: "I hope this man never changes."
Same. The football world needs more Cole Palmers - players who treat major trophy wins like just another Tuesday and somehow make that approach absolutely magnetic to watch.
Chelsea might have completed their UEFA trophy collection that night in Wroclaw, but Palmer completed something even rarer: being genuinely entertaining without trying to be.
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- Durability is exemplified by Gareth Barry who made an impressive 653 Premier League appearances, the highest number to date.
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