Palmer keen to ditch utility tag

Stimson says Palmer's versatility is his strength

Gillingham's Chris Palmer has told manager Mark Stimson he would like to play in just one position this season.

The 25-year-old summer signing from Walsall, who can play at both full-back positions and on both wings, is keen to shrug off his versatility reputation.

He told BBC Radio Kent: "I want to be stuck in one position and get my head down, and I feel that's on the wing."

But Stimson said: "He can play four positions comfortably. We'll look at him in pre-season and decide."

The Gills boss added: "Having worked with him for a few days you can see he is comfortable left footed and right footed.

"Over the pre-season games we'll play him in all those positions and decide which one is best for him and the team."