Jamaican international Kasey Palmer has opened up about his difficult start at Hull City following his summer move from Coventry City.
Speaking candidly, the midfielder shared his challenges settling under former manager Tim Walter, whose tenure at the MKM Stadium was cut short last week after a string of poor results.
Adjusting to Life Under Walter
Palmer admitted that Walter’s management style made his integration challenging. The former boss’s intense training schedule and rigid tactical approach left the midfielder struggling to adapt, both professionally and personally. As a father of three young children based outside East Yorkshire, Palmer said the lack of flexibility added to his difficulties.
“We didn’t have a lot of days off, which was quite hard with having three kids and not being able to see them for weeks at a time. It was a difficult change, but that’s football and his way of doing things. You have to knuckle down and get through it,” Palmer explained.
Walter’s unfamiliarity with English football also added complexity. Palmer noted that the tactical setup didn’t align with his strengths, leaving him out of position and struggling for minutes on the pitch.
New Beginnings Under Andy Dawson
Following Walter’s departure, Palmer is optimistic about a fresh start under caretaker manager Andy Dawson and potentially a new permanent boss. Palmer is hopeful for a return to his preferred role as a number 10, which he believes will better suit his natural game.
“Now, with Daws [Andy Dawson], I’d expect it to be a bit more of what I’m used to playing in the number 10 position, and so I look forward to that,” Palmer added.
Striker Mason Burstow Also Speaks Out
Palmer’s sentiments were echoed by Hull striker Mason Burstow, who also struggled under Walter. The summer signing from Chelsea revealed frustrations over a lack of communication and being played out of position as a winger instead of his natural role as a striker.
“First and foremost, he said he saw me more as a winger rather than a number nine, which caught me off guard. I signed here as a nine, a long-term deal to be that. Playing on the wing was tough, and the lack of clarity in conversations didn’t help,” Burstow said.
Burstow finally made an impact with his first goal for Hull during Saturday’s loss at Middlesbrough. The striker now hopes to build on that performance under new leadership.
Writer’s View
Walter’s tenure at Hull City appears to have left a legacy of disconnection between the players and management, as highlighted by Palmer and Burstow. With Walter now gone, Hull has an opportunity to reset under new leadership. Both players’ performances could improve significantly in a system that leverages their strengths, providing hope for a turnaround in the Tigers’ season.
