Stuart Holden signs new Bolton Wanderers deal

by Pat McGatt. Published Fri 01 Oct 2010 18:00, Last updated: 2010-10-01

Stuart Holden has signed a new contract with Bolton Wanderers which will keep him at the club until 2013.

The 25-year-old American joined Wanderers in January from Houston Dynamo and has now committed his future to the club.

He told the club's official website: "I'm really excited because I love being at the club. I couldn't ask to be around better fans, management staff and players.

"I was given an opportunity by the manager (Owen Coyle) to show that I can play at this level and I'm extremely grateful for that. The confidence that he has shown in me has really allowed me to push on."

He added: "I had a bit of a setback with the injury last season, but that made me more determined to make an impact when I came back for pre-season," he said.

"I've had a good start to this campaign and I'm looking forward to continuing playing and helping Bolton as much as I possibly can."