Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden has thanked Owen Coyle for "believing" in him.

Coyle was relieved of his position at the Championship club on Tuesday, but he has been praised by the American international.

"Want to wish Owen Coyle the best of luck in the future and thank him for believing in me. Forever grateful for the opportunity he gave me," Holden tweeted.

Holden has yet to play for Bolton this season due to a long-term injury.