Huddersfield having a worse keeper than us doesn't make me feel much better. For the record I think Palmer does a good job and is easily the best we've had in a while. I also highly rated Foster even when he was getting abuse.
When I said "quite often" I obviously mean when he's attempting to kick it long - he'll do it several times a game. When under pressure, or a tricky back pass, then it's absolutely fine it's not an accurate kick. But Palmer will do it from goal kicks, freekicks and when he's had the ball at his feet for a while and is under no pressure. There's no real excuse for it. Look at the flack Furlong gets if he gives the ball away cheaply - Palmer booting it into the stands when it's meant to be staying in play is even worse.
And it's not about "wetting it to feet" - he's landing it 20-30 yards away from his target or straight out of play without it touching the ground. I'd be annoyed with myself for not being more accurate than that, let alone a professional footballer!
Or put it this way, when he boots it right out of play, Palmer won't be thinking to himself "that was alright, happy with that".
Agree with all 3 points in the highlighted para. With regard to his kicking, although I'm not denying that what you say happens from time to time, I really hadn't noticed it being quite as bad as you say, but I'm not too bothered really. Mostly what I'm concerned with in a goalie is keeping the ball out of our net and he does that pretty well. Of course he can improve though and I'm sure he will with experience and some decent coaching.
Just as an aside, I'm sure I never used the phrase "wetting it to feet". What does that even mean?