Holmes suffered from soreness in his leg after collapsing in a match against Rushden & Diamonds in December 2001. He returned to action to score from the edge of the penalty area in a 3–1 away victory against Swansea City on 30 March 2002; this goal secured Luton's promotion to the Second Division at the first attempt.
Holmes had leg discomfort after losing a match against Rushden & Diamonds in December 2001. He later returned and scored from near the penalty spot in a 3–1 away victory over Swansea City on March 30, 2002; this goal helped Luton secure promotion to the Second Division for the first time.