Source: Team_Talk
Holden offered new Bolton deal
olton manager Owen Coyle has offered midfielder Stuart Holden a one-year contract extension.[LNB] Holden has made just three Premier League appearances since his arrival to Wanderers in January but Coyle has been impressed with the contribution of the USA international.[LNB]The deal will keep the former Houston Dynamo man at the Reebok until the end of the 2011/12 campaign should he accept the terms.[LNB]Holden is currently on duty with Bob Bradley's team preparing for the World Cup finals in South Africa and no deal is expected to be signed until after the tournament.[LNB]Coyle told the Bolton News: "He came to the club with the option of another year. Like everyone, I have been really impressed with Stuart on and off the pitch since he came here. [LNB]"The players really like him, and he's been terrific in each game he has played in for me. We had a meeting with his representative last week, and needless to say, I'd love him to be a part of this football club for a long time to come." [LNB]Holden made his first start since breaking his leg in March in the States' 4-2 friendly loss at the hands of the Czech Republic in the early hours of Wednesday morning.[LNB]The 24-year-old was able to feature in the Trotters' final game of the season before turning his attentions to international duty, coming on as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Birmingham.[LNB]And Coyle believes the way his player bounced back from the setback spoke volumes about his character, and displayed why he had been offered a new deal.[LNB]Bradley is preparing his final 23-man party for the June tournament and with Holden expected to be on the plane, Coyle backed his player to make an impact in Group C against opponents England, Algeria and Slovakia.[LNB]"You saw what the fans thought of him when I brought him on against Birmingham with half an hour to go," added Coyle. [LNB]"I thought Stuart was excellent in those early games, and bounced back so well after getting the injury. It tells you a lot about him.[LNB]"I just hope he can crack on now and have a good World Cup with the US, because I'm really looking forward to having him back with us next season."
