Penalties are a definite skill, especially mentally. That said i'd rather have the striker that scores 20 from open plan than scores 20 including 8 pens.
Chelsea fans in the comments below the Guardian article talking up Palmer just so they can feel relevant.
Ollie for Player of the Season, Palmer for Young Player. Seems about right.
His standing leg slips out, so did a very good job to score in that circumstance.