The Bolton News: No Holden back for Bolton Wanderers star

// May 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Stuart Holden is ready to consign his broken leg nightmare to the past so he can play a part in Wanderers’ end-of-season celebrations.

The US international, pictured, has been missing since the start of March when he fractured his fibula playing for his country against Holland.

Now back in full training, albeit with a protective guard on his shin, the 24-year-old is keen to make an appearance in Sunday’s final game of the season against Birmingham.

“I have spoken to the gaffer and obviously he wants me to be 100 per cent before I’m involved at the weekend,” Holden said.

Full story: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/8148861.No_Holden_back_for_Bolton_Wanderers_star/

Bolton ties Portsmouth 2-2

// April 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Bolton squandered a 2-0 lead today and ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth, the last place team on the English Premier League.

On the bright side, Bolton has all but secured its spot in the Premier League for next season depending on the result of the Liverpool-Burnley match on Sunday. Should Burnley lose or tie the match, Bolton will retain its space in England’s top division for the 2010-11 season.

With the tie, Bolton’s record moves to 9 wins, 18 losses and 9 ties. With 36 points, the Wanderers are in 14th place in the Premier League.

Game report: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/8118695.Wanderers_2_Portsmouth_2/

Article: “USA star Stuart Holden closer to full training claims Bolton Wanderers boss Coyle”

// April 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

According to an article in Lancashire News: “Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has revealed that USA midfielder Stuart Holden is making good progress in his battle to get fit for the World Cup.”

Full story:  http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/bolton-wanderers-fc/126739-usa-star-stuart-holden-closer-to-full-training-claims-bolton-wanderers-boss-coyle.html

Stu signs endorsement contract with Nike and the LIVESTRONG brand

// March 29th, 2010 // 4 Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Stu Holden has signed a contract to endorse Nike and the LIVESTRONG brand.

“I’ve worn Nike gear as a member of the US National Team and Nike boots when I played at Clemson,” Stu said. “Nike is a brand that I admire and I’m impressed with the technology of all of their products. I’m happy to have the opportunity to wear the boots and apparel and be a part of the Nike soccer organization”

As part of his agreement, Stu is also a member of the “LIVESTRONG family.” The LIVESTRONG brand was founded by Lance Armstrong who won the Tour de France a record seven times after he survived cancer. Stu lost his father Brian to cancer early in 2009 after a seven-year battle. Before he died, Brian Holden gave Stu his yellow LIVESTRONG bracelet which Stu has not taken off since.

“Being a part of the LIVESTRONG family is very important to me,” Stu said. “I have seen the effects of cancer and I know how hard my dad battled. As a member of the LIVESTRONG family, I look forward to partnering with Lance Armstrong and the LiveSTRONG brand and helping others during a tough time in the their lives.”

Stu Holden made second consecutive start in important Bolden win

// February 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Stu Holden, starting his second consecutive match for Bolton, played the full 90 minutes as the Wanderers defeated Wolves today 1-0. It was an important win for Bolton as the three points elevated the team to 15th place in the Premier League and out of the relegation zone.

Bolton’s next match will be March 6 when the Wanderers travel to face West Ham United, a team just one point ahead of Bolton in the standings.

Before then, Stu Holden will join the United States National Team for an exhibition match in the Netherlands on March 3.

Bolton-Wolves game report: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,1004~47402,00.html