From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League final
COLE PALMER was the star of the show on the pitch as Chelsea were crowned Conference League champions.
After a slow start, which saw
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Cole Palmer had a box office display on and off the pitch in Wroclaw as Chelsea won the Conference League
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He managed to embarrass team-mate Tosin Adarabioyo
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Palmer's nonchalant style comes from his dad after his father was interviewed alongside him
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He had a unique way of holding his Man of the Match award
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However, the 23-year-old was also box office after the final whistle.
From funny answers in interviews to a stunning gesture with the trophy.
SunSport has looked at five ways in which Palmer was the star of the show even after the final:
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Sideways passing comment
Ever Chelsea's talisman and creative guru, Palmer's two assists typified the sort of player he is, a maverick on the ball.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Palmer admitted he was "sick" of playing the ball safe before he popped up with his two assists.
He said: "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."
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No comment to party question
This time, Palmer was speaking to American broadcaster CBS Sports.
CBS is known for its more relaxed style of questioning players compared to British broadcasters TNT Sports.
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And that came across as the panel asked Palmer how he planned to celebrate the win, with the Chelsea star giving a typically hilarious response.
He said: "No comment," which prompted a smirk from him as the studio team burst out into laughter.
Interview with dad
We have already touched on Palmer's nonchalant style of answering questions after the final.
Unfortunately for the beIN SPORTS interviewer, Scott was not much better either - he described his own answers as "short and sweet".
Scott was asked his thoughts on Palmer's performance after he was named man of the match.
He replied saying: "Yeah he did well. Turned the match, got us the win."
Fans found the interaction amusing as they realised the apple does not fall far from the tree in the
One supporter reacted saying: "Like father like son."
Talking up Tosin
Back in the press conference room, Palmer also voiced his opinion on the Player of the Tournament award.
Just as the presser was winding down, Palmer interjected to ask who gives out the Player of the Tournament award for the competition.
He was told it was the Uefa technical observer panel.
Palmer then sniggered to himself before saying: "Can someone tell him that Tosin [Adarabioyo] wants it."
The comment sparked laughter from the room.
'Got no pockets'
Palmer left fans stunned with the
She said: "Cole, interesting way to carry your trophy there."
And Palmer simply replied: "I've got no pockets, so I put it there."
Fans were loving his response, with Palmer regularly going viral for
On social media, one fan wrote: "Effortlessly funny."
While another added: "I hope this man never changes."
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