In the 48th minute of yesterday's Bolton v Burnley Premier League game, the camera zooms in to the stands and focuses on our boy with his mom watching the Bolton match. On comes the commentator saying that this was new arrival Stuart Holden. You heard it here first. I think Stu has got his EPL deal with Bolton. Watch the game replays on FSC and it's early in the 2nd half you will see him. I think it was the 48th minute of the match.
Re: Holden at today's Bolton Game You are little late with the news buddy. http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/holden-signs-short-term-contract-with-bolton/ He signed a deal yesterday or the day before, through the end of the season
Re: Holden at today's Bolton Game Anyone can quote the time - esp if they have an ipad with maxi wings. But how many of us saw Stu's Mom. that seals the deal in my eyes.
Re: Holden at today's Bolton Game Thanks Freisland. I'm concerned that Stu's going to have to battle for playing time with another Bolton January signing, Vladimir Weiss, who came up through the Manchester City youth development program. I heard Bolton coach Owen Coyle in an interview describe Weiss, and he used almost verbatim the exact same description he used when discussing what he liked about Holden. Only problem is, Holden and Weiss play the same position! So Stu will have to battle the current Bolton squad and the new-comer from Man City for playing time. Here's a link to Weiss's wiki page
Re: Holden at today's Bolton Game I think Weiss has greater potential than Holden, but what Holden has favoring him is that he's not a loanee. Unless of course, Coyle plans on buying Weiss...
Re: Holden at today's Bolton Game Holden's contract is just as long as Weiss' loan deal, so six of one, half-dozen of another. Weiss abused Bornstein back in November. Not a bad player, despite the cries of nepotism for his playing time with his national team.