Date of birth | 08 November 1968 |
Place of birth | Walthamstow |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 76 kg |
Height | 1.80 m |
Position | Forward |
Holdsworth had a fine season with Bolton Wanderers in 2000-01 when he finally won over his critics at the Reebok Stadium.
Finishing as the club's second-top scorer, he showed that there is much more to his game as a striker than hitting the back of the net.
His approach play took on a new dimension, his skill at holding up the ball and his willingness to help the team defend proving invaluable throughout the campaign.
He also netted some fine goals, one particular effort against Wolverhampton Wanderers in October being particularly memorable and, in March, he registered the 200th senior goal of his career against Nottingham Forest.
The twin brother of David Holdsworth joined Division Three promotion chasers Rushden & Diamonds on the 2003 Transfer Deadline Day with a contract to the end of the term.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Watford | 12 Nov 1986 | 29 Sep 1989 | |
Carlisle United | 11 Feb 1988 | 11 Mar 1988 | L |
Port Vale | 18 Mar 1988 | 25 Apr 1988 | L |
Swansea City | 25 Aug 1988 | 12 Oct 1988 | L |
Brentford | 13 Oct 1988 | 11 Nov 1988 | L |
Brentford | 29 Sep 1989 | 20 Jul 1992 | |
Wimbledon | 20 Jul 1992 | 03 Oct 1997 | |
Bolton Wanderers | 03 Oct 1997 | 01 Jan 2003 | |
Coventry City | 28 Nov 2002 | 28 Dec 2002 | L |
Coventry City | 01 Jan 2003 | 27 Mar 2003 | |
Rushden and Diamonds | 27 Mar 2003 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
Wimbledon | 23 Jul 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
Havant and Waterlooville | 01 Jul 2004 | 18 Aug 2005 | |
Derby County | 18 Aug 2005 | 30 Jan 2006 | |
Weymouth | 14 Feb 2006 | 31 Mar 2006 | |
Heybridge Swifts | 31 Mar 2006 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
Havant and Waterlooville | 21 Jul 2006 | 04 Jan 2007 | |
Cambridge United | 04 Jan 2007 | 09 Feb 2007 | |
Newport County | 09 Feb 2007 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
Redbridge | 01 Jul 2007 | 18 May 2008 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1992-93 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 34 | 2 |
19 |
2
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1993-94 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1993-94 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 42 | 17 |
4
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1994-95 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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1994-95 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1994-95 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
7 |
5
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1995-96 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
2 |
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1995-96 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | 4 |
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1995-96 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 31 | 2 |
10 |
7
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1
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1996-97 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 3 | 3 |
2 |
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1996-97 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 10 | 15 |
5 |
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1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 17 | 3 |
3 |
6
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1997-98 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 |
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1997-98 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 4 | 1 |
1
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1998-99 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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1999-00 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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1999-00 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
3 |
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 22 | 9 |
11 |
5
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2000-01 | Bolton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 |
1
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2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
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2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
2 |
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2001-02 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 9 | 22 |
2 |
4
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1
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2002-03 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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2002-03 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 5 | 4 |
2
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2002-03 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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2002-03 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 13 | 4 |
1
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2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 | 4 | 3 |
2 |
1
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2003-04 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 |
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2003-04 | Wimbledon | League Division 1 | 14 | 14 |
3 |
1
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2005-06 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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2005-06 | Derby County | League Championship | 3 |
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2006-07 | Havant and Waterlooville | FA Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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30 Nov 2002 | Coventry City v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
07 Dec 2002 | Stoke City v Coventry City | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
14 Dec 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
21 Dec 2002 | Coventry City v Derby County | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
26 Dec 2002 | Coventry City v Reading | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
28 Dec 2002 | Sheffield United v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
01 Jan 2003 | Crystal Palace v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
04 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
11 Jan 2003 | Coventry City v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
15 Jan 2003 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
18 Jan 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Coventry City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
25 Jan 2003 | Rochdale v Coventry City | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
01 Feb 2003 | Coventry City v Watford | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
08 Feb 2003 | Coventry City v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
15 Feb 2003 | Rotherham United v Coventry City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
22 Feb 2003 | Coventry City v Bradford City | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
05 Mar 2003 | Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City | L | 5-1 | League Division 1 | |
08 Mar 2003 | Coventry City v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
15 Mar 2003 | Norwich City v Coventry City | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
19 Mar 2003 | Coventry City v Portsmouth | L | 0-4 | League Division 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1988-89 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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1993-94 | England | B International | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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07 Feb 1989 | Greece v England | L | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
10 May 1994 | England v Northern Ireland | W | 4-2 | B International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.