home defeat for the Iron to Luton Town. He netted in a comprehensive FA Trophy second round victory over Welling United on 30 November, putting Braintree ahead after 18 minutes with a shot fired into the far corner. He then scored both goals in a 2–0 win away to Chester in his next game on 7 December, converting a free kick and scoring from outside the box. He next played on Boxing Day in a 1–0 defeat to Cambridge United but had to be substituted at half-time after experiencing a spasm in his back. Holman's injury problems continued, meaning he played just once between late December and late February 2014. He made a goalscoring return on 22 February in a 2–2 draw with Kidderminster, netting at the near post to put Braintree 2–0 ahead in the 67th minute. He scored in his next four matches, netting the winner in a 2–1 win over Hyde, scoring the opener in a 1–1 home draw with Hereford United, doubling the Iron's advantage in a 3–0 win over Wrexham and a penalty in a 2–0 at the New Lawn against Forest Green Rovers on 13 March. After two consecutive 2–0 defeats to Lincoln City, Holman returned to scoring with the only goal against Aldershot Town on 22 March. He scored his twelfth goal of the season on 27 March against Nuneaton in a 2–1 victory with a left foot shot into the bottom corner of the net. He rounded off his scoring for the season with two against Southport on 1 April, scoring the second and fourth goals in a 4–0 win. He made his final appearance on 26 April in a stalemate at Cressing Road against Grimsby Town as a late substitute for Matt Paine. With his contract expiring, Holman was offered a new deal to remain with Braintree in May 2014. Holman did not accept the offer of a new contract, but this did not rule out the possibility of him returning, with the player yet to find a new club. Holman joined Southend United on trial in July 2014, hoping to impress Shrimpers manager Phil Brown. However, on 7 July, it was announced that had travelled to their six-day training camp in Spain without Holman or any other trialists, with Holman expected to then sign for another Conference club. Holman had scored 24 league goals in 69 games for Braintree during