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Emmerson Orlando Boyce (born 24 September 1979 in Aylesbury, England) is an English-born Barbadian footballer who plays for Wigan Athletic in the Premier League.
[edit] Club career[edit] Early careerBoyce played for Luton Town for six years before his contract expired. Boyce moved to Crystal Palace in July 2004 on a free transfer, following a short trial. At Crystal Palace, Boyce established himself at right back in the first team. He was a favourite with Palace fans and was voted "Player of the Year" in 2006. He scored one league goal during his time at Palace, in a 2-0 win over Coventry City in November 2005.[1] [edit] WiganBoyce was signed by Wigan Athletic on a 4 year deal on 1 August 2006.[2] He made his debut for Wigan Athletic on 19 August 2006 in a league match against Newcastle United. Two years later, on 15 November 2008, he received his first red card in Wigan colours against Newcastle United, after receiving a second yellow. On 29 November 2008, Boyce scored his first goal for Wigan, a header from the edge of the area in a 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion.[3] [edit] International careerThough born in England, Boyce's Barbados-born parents made him eligible to play for the Barbados national football team. Boyce earned his first international call-up on 20 March 2008, at age 28, stating that "The appeal is to play international football. I consider myself a Barbadian and I feel it's the right thing to do to play for my country. I am really looking forward to it."[4] He made his debut for Barbados in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Dominica on 26 March 2008, in a 1-0 win which advanced Barbados to the second round of qualifying.[5] [edit] Personal lifeBoyce attended Quarrendon Upper School. [edit] References
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Categories: Barbadian footballers | Barbados international footballers | Crystal Palace F.C. players | English people of Barbadian descent | Luton Town F.C. players | People from Aylesbury | Premier League players | The Football League players | Wigan Athletic F.C. players | 1979 births | Living people | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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