Bolton say 'no' to Holden

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has turned down the chance to sign United States World Cup midfielder Stuart Holden after taking him on trial.

The Scottish-born star has impressed, but is no better than any of Coyle's current options - and he made a quick decision on the former Houston Dynamo ace.

Holden is now set to sign for Portugal's high-fliers Sporting Braga, who are set to take him on a free transfer and give him the European platform he wants before the World Cup finals and a date with England in South Africa.