Upon returning to the Owls, Palmer established himself in the first team, where he rotated between right–back, defensive midfield and centre–midfield positions. While playing in the right–back position, he contributed to two consecutive clean sheets on three separate occasions during the 2013–14 season. His performance was praised by Manager Stuart Gray, due to his team effort and great energy. On 26 March 2014, Palmer signed a new four-year contract with the Owls. He then set up two goals in two matches between 29 March 2014 and 4 April 2014 against Watford and Leicester City. For his performance, he was named the club's Player of the Month for March. In April 2014, Palmer was named as Sheffield Wednesday's Player Of The Season, as well as winning the 'Wise Old Owls Award'. However, he suffered a groin injury that kept him out for the rest of the season. Palmer made forty–four appearances in all competitions in the 2013–14 season. Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Palmer returned from injury, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 win against York City in the pre–season friendly on 12 July 2014. It was announced on 31 July 2014 that his number shirt had changed to eight for the new season. He started the season well for Sheffield Wednesday, with the team conceding no goals in the first three matches of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County and Derby County. Palmer played a part in a run of three consecutive clean sheets between 13 September and 20 September 2014 against Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham City and Reading. His contribution was praised by manager Stuart Gray. Since the start of the 2014–15 season, Palmer continued to retain his first team place, mainly playing in the right–back position; at times, he did play in central midfield. He made his 100th appearance for Sheffield Wednesday as the club lost 4–0 against Fulham on 20 December 2014. This was followed up by helping the club keep three consecutive clean sheets in the league between 26 December 2014 and 10 January 2015 against Blackpool, Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest. However, during a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 14 March 2015, Palmer suffered ankle injury and was substituted in the 29th minute, resulting in him being sidelined for the rest of the season. At the end of the 2014–15 season, he made thirty–six appearances in all competitions. Ahead of