Stuart Holden pens new Bolton contract

Bolton Wanderers have handed Stuart Holden a new contract following the midfielder's impressive start to life at the Reebok Stadium.

The Scottish-born USA international joined the Trotters in January following a successful trial and has now been handed a deal that runs until summer 2013.

Holden has started all six of the club's Premier League matches so far this season.

"Stuart has been a breath of fresh air since he's come in," manager Owen Coyle told the club's official website.

"He did terrifically last season and has started this campaign really well.

"To now have him signed until 2013 tells you how committed Stuart is to the club. It also goes to show how committed the club are to Stuart."

The 25-year-old began his career at Sunderland before moving to the United States with Houston Dynamo in 2006.

"I was given an opportunity by the manager 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," explained the midfielder.

"With the players that he has brought in and the players that were here already, then I believe that we can do special things in the coming seasons."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email