Cole Palmer watches on in disguise as Stockport beat Wrexham thanks to Louie Barry wonder goal

Cole Palmer watches on in disguise as Stockport County beat Wrexham thanks to a wonder goal from Aston Villa loanee Louie Barry.

Palmer spent this international break at Edgeley Park, in the stands for the League One clash on Saturday afternoon, but wore a big coat, a hat and a scarf to try and cover himself up from being noticed.

The 22 year old had reported for England duty earlier in the week, only to then pull out with an injury concern.

The Chelsea player watched Barry scoring his 11th goal of the season for Stockport, as he whips in a beauty of a goal.

The stars were out at Edgeley Park this afternoon to cheer on the Champions 🥶

👋 Cole…#StockportCounty pic.twitter.com/ankhlGvh5n

— Stockport County (@StockportCounty) November 16, 2024

Louie Barry is having one hell of a loan spell at Stockport.

This was his 11th goal of the season and his 4th in his last 4 games. Aston Villa have got some player on their hands. pic.twitter.com/5AffNF4QI0

— HLTCO (@HLTCO) November 16, 2024

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said, per The Leader: “In the first half I thought we were too far off them in the midfield and we let their central midfield players dictate the game, which is disappointing,” Parkinson said.

“We’d spoken about that and we just couldn’t get up to them quick enough. And we lacked composure in that first half, in a real derby atmosphere.

“We’d spoken about competing and being physical and playing our way to get a foot in the game but we need to have more composure in terms of our clearances, and just in our quality and our decision-making as a whole.

“There just wasn’t enough quality and composure from us in that first half. In the second half we were a lot better.

“There was one unbelievable moment that separated the two teams, that was a top-class finish. I don’t think there was too much to separate the teams apart from that. I thought in the second half we had a period where we were going to get back in it.

“It’s been a good run and it’s frustrating that it’s ended because this game means a lot to both teams, the way we have competed over the years. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be today, so we move on.”

Stockport boss Dave Challinor said: “That’s a Louie Barry goal—he does that with remarkable regularity, and I’m delighted to see it.

“I remember my first day at the club when he came in, cut onto his right foot, and smashed it into the far corner. That’s his trademark finish. He’s capable of going in either direction, which creates a real headache for defenders. Knowing what he’s going to do is one thing, but stopping him is another challenge entirely.

“If you ever wanted to point to a typical Louie Barry goal, it would look just like that one.”

Challinor reflected on his team’s performance overall: “At the start, we were perhaps sitting a bit too deep, and our possession felt aimless rather than purposeful for a spell. However, following Louie’s goal, we played some of our best football, making it very difficult for a quality side like Wrexham to cope with us, especially in the second half.”

“That’s the standard I expect from us consistently. We managed to restrict a good team—which usually asks for unwavering defensive effort throughout the game—to a mere handful of opportunities, which is a huge credit to our defence.”

Cole Palmer watches on in disguise as Stockport beat Wrexham thanks to a Louie Barry wonder goal, here’s how fans reacted…

@louisdebono2: Screams of a loan to Middlesbrough in January

@SprkyMrky: Get it in the documentary #stockportcounty

@lukefd_: Great goal. But Villa Dads he isn’t ready to start in the Prem before you say anything more #AVFC #UTV

@danielhavfc: Even in league one we’re haunting small heath

@VillaTillI92201: We all know come next season he’s gonna get sold. Our academy doesn’t work out like that unfortunately #astonvilla #avfc

@HBruckshaw1993: Cole Palmer wears Louie Barry pyjamas

@KeatonFisher19: Not long til he’s at a top end Championship club.

@lukeash10: When the stadium is built all the Stockport lads will be wanting to play at EP. If you build it Mr Stott …. they will come

@TheFMHatter1986: Inject this into my fucking veins 😁 I shall be watching this for a while and it’ll never get old

@DanielE64141682: I’d love to get this guy on loan at #pompey for the second half of the season. But doubt Villa would cancel his loan with him doing so well there!

@JS21093: Yeah he’s far too good for that level now, head and shoulders above every player in that league get him a championship loan from Jan and see how he goes from there

@allthingspne: One I’d like to see if we could get in January but sadly no hope I’d imagine! _ #pnefc

@KanoCounty: Louie Barry just doing Louie Barry things😍😍 #stockportcounty

@iamseanyp: This little fucker is going score against us isn’t he 🤢 #BCFC

@IanJamsie: League one goal of the season comp. Just pick your favourite Louis Barry goal.

@brfcsammie: please try and sign him, he’s a winger and aston villa normally sell their academy players because it’s good for ffp

@ST_1982: Running out of words for this lad. Just an absolute joy to watch.