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Stuart Holden's return to first-team action appears to be right around the corner.
Bolton manager Owen Coyle revealed that while it's unlikely Holden will make the matchday roster against Norwich City this weekend, he is aiming to bring the U.S. national team midfielder back into the fray for Tuesday's Carling Cup match against Aston Villa.
Holden has played in three reserve matches to help regain his match fitness, most recently going 90 minutes against Arsenal in a 3-3 draw on Tuesday.
"What we have to make sure of is that when we bring him back in it's the right time and it's not detrimental to all the hard work that he has done," Coyle said on Bolton's team website. "So is Saturday too soon for him to start? Probably so, but having said that if he continues the way he has done then I certainly would be hopeful of starting him on Tuesday in the Carling Cup at Aston Villa. There is no doubt he's progressing in the right manner, which is great for Stuart first and foremost, and everybody in the football club."
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wow Jonny Evans did some real damage
you arent the only Bolton fan in America. A lot of people have converted since Holden joined….just like you.
Since Holden’s injury, Bolton has lost almost every game. It is impossible to deny his impact on the pitch.
As the only Bolton fan in America, I can’t wait!
Great news, I saw his injury live and knew immediately how bad it was. So it’s great to see him finally coming back
Glad to see the manager isn’t rushing him back in. Hopefully Stu regains the importance in the squad he had up until the injury.
+1,001
lol
+1,000.
Coyle is class.
The more interviews I see/read of him, the more I respect him. Great guy, glad he’s managing Holden right now.
Next step in Holden’s recovery process: Let Meireles cut his hair.
So he might get a chance to score on Guzan, Nice!
Even though Holden deleated me off Facebook for no reason I still like him. Hope him all the best and hope that he is not pleagued by injuries anymore.
Yes!!!