Bolton storms to convincing 2-0 win over Everton

// February 13th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

(Associated Press) BOLTON — American midfielder Stuart Holden set up Bolton’s first score and had a goal disallowed in its 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Holden swung in a perfect free kick that was met by England defender Gary Cahill, whose header deflected the ball into the net past U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Daniel Sturridge kept up his impressive scoring record for Bolton by scoring from 10 yards in the 67th to seal a win for the hosts, who are now a point behind seventh-place Sunderland.

The England under-21 forward scored for the third straight match since joining on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline day.

Holden had a goal disallowed in the 79th when the ball was judged to be out of play as Sturridge backheeled into the area.

Everton struggled to create many clear-cut chances and remain 13th in the standings, three points off the relegation zone.

ESPN.com: “Holden having career-defining season”

// January 24th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Excerpt: “The manager has confidence in me, and he has been giving me a chance and picking me in the team every week, for which I want to reward him,” Holden said. “When I’ve made a mistake, he’ll pull me aside and speak to me and help me learn. I think that’s all part of growing as a player and being under a manager who is going to help you get to the highest level you can.”

Full article: http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6041037/stuart-holden-big-reason-bolton-success

Bolton drops 1-0 decision to Sunderland

// December 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Danny Welbeck headed in the only goal of the match to lead Sunderland to a 1-0 win over Bolton is freezing conditions.

Stu Holden started the match in center midfield and played the full 90 minutes.

Bolton Wanderers website: “Holden Hopeful”

// December 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Article excerpt: Stuart Holden has revealed his frustration at missing the last two Bolton Wanderers fixtures, however he is hopeful of a return to fitness in time for Sunday’s local derby against Blackburn Rovers.

The American international sustained a thigh strain in the closing stages of the 5-1 victory over Newcastle United, an injury which ruled him out of the following weekend’s draw with Blackpool and the 1-0 defeat at Eastlands last Saturday.

Holden told Wanderers Player: “I’ve had a decent start to the season and the team has been playing well, so it’s been tough to have missed out and not be able to get out there helping the guys.

Full article: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~2239821,00.html

Everton scores in stoppage time to salvage 1-1 draw with Bolton

// November 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Everton’s Jermaine Beckford scored his first Premier League goal in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw against Bolton today.

Substitute Ivan Klasnic scored in the 79th minute to give Bolton a 1-0 lead over Everton on the road. It appeared to be the game-winner until the final seconds of the match when Beckford scored on a great bending shot.

Stu Holden started the match, played the full 90 minutes, and one of the Wanderer’s three shots on goal. With the draw, Bolton’s record moves to three wins, two losses, and seven draws. With 16 points, Bolton is well inside the top half of the Premier League.

The Wanderers’ next match is versus Wolves on Saturday, Nov. 13.