Ian Palmer (soccer)
# Ian Palmer (soccer)

Ian Craig Palmer (9 March 1966 – 22 July 2021) was a South African football coach.

## Biography

Palmer was born in Johannesburg, but came from Riverlea. He played as a striker for Orlando Pirates until his career was cut short by a kidney ailment. He later managed teams in both the Premier Soccer League and the National First Division, last the National First Division club Milano United.

He received a kidney transplant in 2016. He died on 22 July 2021 due to COVID-19 complications.

