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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1 - 1 | Stoke City |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Wilson Palacios |
| Age | 28 |
| Club | Stoke City |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 8 |
| Born | La Ceiba, Honduras |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Player rating | 5.5 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | Stoke City | 31 Aug 2011 | £ 8,000,000 |
| Wigan Athletic | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 Jan 2009 | £ 14,000,000 |
| Club Deportivo Olimpia | Wigan Athletic | 11 Jan 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Club Deportivo Olimpia | Birmingham City | 31 Aug 2007 | Loan : Expired |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | Stoke City | 0 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15th August 2012
Wilson Palacios struggled for fitness last season, but, with a full pre-season behind him, hopes are high he will provide the passing ability the Potters have generally missed in midfield
21st July 2012
Stoke's coaching staff are confident Wilson Palacios will justify his £6million price tag this season.
29th March 2012
Stoke fans are unlikely to see the best of Wilson Palacios until next season, according to boss Tony Pulis.
20th December 2011
Wilson Palacios is being lined up for his first Premier League start for Stoke, with the midfielder having worked hard to build up his fitness.
24th November 2011
Wilson Palacios has declared himself fit and ready to return to help Stoke out of their current slump.
18th November 2011
Tony Pulis is convinced that Wilson Palacios will prove to be a good investment, with the midfielder closing on full match fitness.