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[Lofthouse Lower]

Am I the only one that thinks he's a bit average?

yes you are

[bobo the clown]

http://www.stuholden.com/2010/11/stu-ho ... ham-match/
Good interview with Holden. Like this guy more with every game. Amazing signing.

Ear flicking at training.

Good to see nothing changes. They'll be kneeing the back of people's knees and pushing players over the crouched body of someone behind them next.

Chinese burns & pulling leg hairs anybody ?



.... & Tom, really, yes, I suspect you may be. The lad's in great danger of being that creative midfielder we've spent years pining for.

But is he better than Veloso ? That's the real question.

[thebish]

.... & Tom, really, yes, I suspect you may be. The lad's in great danger of being that creative midfielder we've spent years pining for.

don't be ridiculous Bobo he cost us the square root of pretty much feck-all - how could he possibly be the talismanic ambitious creative midfield tiara purchase that will bring back the glory years?

[Worthy4England]

Am I the only one that thinks he's a bit average?

Good enough for us like, but I'd be confident enough in saying that we're the best team he'll ever play for.

I'd say not looking out of place in a match against one of the best dozen teams in the world when your mate has an off day makes you a bit better than average

But no, he is probably not a world beater

I think the thing about Holden is, that he's quietly effective - sometimes, unless you're watching him specifically, you could almost miss he's there - as opposed to say Muamba, who occasionally puts someone up 6 feet in the air, or smacks a goalbound shot into row Z near the corner flag.

I'm with CAPS on this, in that us moving to 4 in midfield scared the shit out of me. But I'm not sure I've noticed too many more gaps than when we had 5 in there, which is probably some indication of the impact that Moo and Holden working together are having.

[thebish]

Am I the only one that thinks he's a bit average?

Good enough for us like, but I'd be confident enough in saying that we're the best team he'll ever play for.

I'd say not looking out of place in a match against one of the best dozen teams in the world when your mate has an off day makes you a bit better than average

But no, he is probably not a world beater

I think the thing about Holden is, that he's quietly effective - sometimes, unless you're watching him specifically, you could almost miss he's there - as opposed to say Muamba, who occasionally puts someone up 6 feet in the air, or smacks a goalbound shot into row Z near the corner flag.

I'm with CAPS on this, in that us moving to 4 in midfield scared the shit out of me. But I'm not sure I've noticed too many more gaps than when we had 5 in there, which is probably some indication of the impact that Moo and Holden working together are having.

I think it also reflects Elmo's workrate...

[Lofthouse Lower]

He doesn't spend much time in midfield though - not denying that his workrate isn't impressive.....

I think the amount of grass that those two cover is superb, but I fear they may suffer a burnout later in the season (fingers crossed that they don't). That amount of sheer physical effort must take its toll somewhere.

[BWFC_Wyles]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

[boltonboris]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

[Lofthouse Lower]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

Suits me, cos so far he has been great for us

[boltonboris]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

Suits me, cos so far he has been great for us

Indeed! I'm a massive fan

[Lofthouse Lower]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

Suits me, cos so far he has been great for us

Indeed! I'm a massive fan

I have a man-crush on him, I'm not afraid to admit.

[BWFC_Wyles]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

[Lofthouse Lower]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

He'll need to add goals or assists to his game first

[BWFC_Wyles]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

He'll need to add goals or assists to his game first

I'm not going to start looking at flaws in Stu's game just yet, the guy came without a reputation and has built himself up into a fans' favourite after about 15 games for the club. I think he's class and will only get better.

[bobo the clown]

.... & Tom, really, yes, I suspect you may be. The lad's in great danger of being that creative midfielder we've spent years pining for.

don't be ridiculous Bobo he cost us the square root of pretty much feck-all - how could he possibly be the talismanic ambitious creative midfield tiara purchase that will bring back the glory years?

Fair point ... AND he had a name which is British & can be prounced easily.

'spose it's the naughty corner again for me !!

[William the White]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

He'll need to add goals or assists to his game first

agreed - but you can see the potential. he certainly has a powerful shot available.

[Wandering Willy]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

He'll need to add goals or assists to his game first

agreed - but you can see the potential. he certainly has a powerful shot available.

Aye - can you imagine if both Holden and Muamba can make a trip to "Ye Olde Shooting Boots Shoppe".

We are certianly creating chances for them.

[t_o_molloy]

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

I don't see why not in a year or two. He's getting better all the time. But as has been said, he's great for us and I don't want any other team poaching him.

He'll need to add goals or assists to his game first

agreed - but you can see the potential. he certainly has a powerful shot available.

Aye - can you imagine if both Holden and Muamba can make a trip to "Ye Olde Shooting Boots Shoppe".

We are certianly creating chances for them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJeTDvQsMsk
Effort.

[Tombwfc]

.... & Tom, really, yes, I suspect you may be. The lad's in great danger of being that creative midfielder we've spent years pining for.

But is he better than Veloso ? That's the real question.

I did say that over a month ago. I think he's had a very good month and so proven me wrong in that respect.

More Gary Speed than Jay Jay Okocha though. A creative midfielder would have to create something.

[Gaz Tomorrow]

I think Holden is a class act. Always finding space regardless of how tight and compact the midfield is. High workrate and any criticisms anyone may have of him at this time, will more than likely fade away when he really gets used to the Premier League. Class player!

I agree with everything said about Holden. He looks terrific, but here's a question...

.. Could you see him playing at a higher 'standard' than BWFC? Not sure I could

You mean top 6 teams in the EPL??? So proud to say that!