Stuart Holden

Stu Holden suffers fractured fibula in match against Holland

Clark Haptonstall — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:54:07 +0000

Stu Holden suffered a fractured fibula in his right leg in the 30th minute of an exhibition match against Holland. Holden is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks. Holland, the third-ranked team in the world, defeated the USA 2-1.

Stu started the match at the right midfielder position and was playing well. After receiving a pass from Landon Donovan, Holden was tackled by Holland’s Nigel de Jong who received a yellow card caution on the play.

While Stu should recover in plenty of time for the 2010 World Cup, the timing of this injury is unfortunate because Stu has recently worked his way into Bolton’s starting line-up and has played 90 minutes in the Wanderers’ last two matches.

“It’s disappointing for Stuart because he has come into the team and done ever so well,” Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle said on Bolton FC’s website. “He’s a very good player, an international player, and he has shown a real hunger and desire to do well for our football club.”

“In both games against Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves everybody saw the quality that he has so it is a blow, but the most important thing is that he returns bigger and better.”

Article: “New boy aims to Hold on to place”

Clark Haptonstall — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:44:46 +0000

The Bolton News newspaper has featured Stu Holden and his recent placement into the starting 11 for the Wanderers.

Stu said: “I wanted to put the kind of effort in that I knew I had in me, so I could really show the manager what I could do. Obviously he saw that I could help the team against Wolves and we came away with a 1-0 victory, which was a huge result for us.”

Full story: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/5037182.New_boy_aims_to_Hold_on_to_place/

Media report: Bolton looking to sign Stu to longer deal

Clark Haptonstall — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:25:48 +0000

According to Mirror Football, the Bolton Wanderers are interested in signing Stu Holden to a longer contract. Currently Stu is only under contract with Bolton through the end of the 2009-10 season.

Reportedly the team “have taken to the Aberdeen-born star’s all-action enthusiastic style.”

Article: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-boss-Owen-Coyle-wants-permanent-deal-for-star-USA-midfielder-Stuart-Holden-article342107.html

Stu Holden made second consecutive start in important Bolden win

Clark Haptonstall — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:13:46 +0000

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

Stu Holden named to USA roster for match against the Netherlands

Clark Haptonstall — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:03:36 +0000

Stu Holden has been named to the United States National Team’s roster for an exhibition match versus the Netherlands on March 3 in Amsterdam.

The 20-man roster consists primarily of players who play professionally in Europe. Only two MLS players are on the roster. The match will be shown on ESPN2 stating at 2:30 p.m. EST.

ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Tim Howard (Everton)
DEFENDERS (7): Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes), Jay DeMerit (Watford), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Frank Simek (Sheffield Wednesday), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)
MIDFIELDERS (7): DaMarcus Beasley (Rangers), Alejandro Bedoya (Orebro), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Landon Donovan (Everton), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Stuart Holden (Bolton Wanderers), José Torres (Pachuca)
FORWARDS (3): Jozy Altidore (Hull City), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake), Eddie Johnson (Aris Thessaloniki)

Stuart Holden plays in his first match for Bolton

Clark Haptonstall — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:26:35 +0000

Stuart Holden started the match and played the full 90 minutes in a 4-0 loss to Tottenham in a FA Cup match. It was his first game action since joining the club.

The Wanderers play again this weekend in an important match Saturday, Feb. 27 against Wolves, a team just one point ahead of them in the standings.

Stuart Holden’s reflects on his debut: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~1976836,00.html

Match report: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,1004~51350,00.html

Bolton suffers disappointing loss to Blackburn

Clark Haptonstall — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:25:05 +0000

Blackburn defeated Bolton, 3-0, in a match that was important for both teams, each looking to avoid relegation into the Football League Championship. Stu Holden was in uniform today as coach Owen Cole opted do go with the same 18 players for the third consecutive match.

With the loss, Bolton remains in 18th place in the Premier League, one point behind the two teams in 16th place, Wolves and Hull City.

Bolton returns to action this Wednesday in a F.A. Cup match against Tottenham. These two teams played to a 1-1 draw on Feb. 14.

Game report: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,1004~48045,00.html

Bolton and Tottenham tie, 1-1, in FA Cup match

Clark Haptonstall — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:32:52 +0000

Bolton and Tottenham settled for a 1-1 draw in its match today in the fifth round of the FA Cup. As a result of the draw, the match will replayed to see which team will advance to the sixth round.

Stu Holden, who has now recovered from his leg injury, was in uniform but did not play in the match.

Bolton returns to action on Wednesday when it faces Wigan in a Premier League match. It will be a very important match for the Wanderers who are in 19th place in the standings and are in danger of being relegated. Wigan is in 16th place, two points ahead of Bolton. A Bolton win on Wednesday would move the Wanderers ahead of Wigan in the standings.

Bolton drops a 2-0 decision to Manchester City

Clark Haptonstall — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:45:37 +0000

Bolton was shut out today, 2-0, by Manchester City, on goals by Carlos Tevex and Emmanuel Adebayor. With the win, Manchester City moved into 5th place in the Barclays Premier League.

Stu Holden was not in uniform for the match. Holden has only practiced three times at full speed since returning from a leg injury.

Bolton now has 22 points on the season (5 wins, 12 losses, and 7 ties) and sits in 17th position in the English Premier League, one spot above the relegation zone.

Bolton returns to action this Sunday when it faces Tottenham in the fifth round of the F.A. Cup at Reebok Stadium.

Click here for the game report

A frustrated Bolton ties Fulham 0-0

Clark Haptonstall — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:36:01 +0000

Bolton appeared to have scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match today, but it was ultimately disallowed by the referee leaving the Wanderers disappointed with a 0-0 draw against visiting Fulham.

Stu Holden was not in uniform for the match. He practiced at full speed twice last week, his first action after suffering a leg injury during training.

Bolton now has 22 points on the season (5 wins, 11 losses, and 7 ties) and sits in 17th position in the English Premier League, one spot above the relegation zone. The Wanderers return to action this Tuesday, Feb. 9, against Manchester City.

Click here for today’s game report.