Jussi Officially Signs New 4 Year Contact

[jonathan]

Seen it on a few websites and also an interview on SSN. Looks we've got him til at least 2012. Now all we need is Al Habsi and Ricki G signed up and the club can focus on strengthening other positions

[Manny]

Not had SSN on so not seen anything other than the Setanta site.

 

Not on the BWFC site either (yet).

 

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Foo...olton-contract/

 

Jussi Jaaskelainen has finally ended the will he-won?t he debate over his future by signing a new contract with Bolton.

 

Jaaskelainen has penned a four-year deal at The Reebok Stadium, where he will surely now end his career.

 

The Finland international looked set to leave the club halfway through last season when he stalled over signing a fresh deal.

 

Aston Villa appeared to be favourites to land the veteran shot-stopper, but then Jaaskelainen revealed he might stay at Bolton after all.

 

The 33-year-old has played for The Trotters for 11 years, racking up 345 league appearances.

 

His new deal means he could now reach the 500-marker before he retires.

[Boltimore]

Great keeper but i think he fell away a bit this season - maybe because we struggled but i hope Ali stays because im not too confident with having to rely on Walker.

 

Im bit worried that Jussi might have injury problems from now on??

[Burndens Bogs]

Im a bit worried that Jussi might have injury problems from now on??

 

Try not to worry.

[globaldiver]

Now get rid for a tidy profit

[jonathan]

Try not to worry.

 

If Al Habsi does stay on for anoher 4 years or so then i think that would be good in terms of the long term plans for the club.

 

It seems that Megson and Gartside want to bring in players not just for now but that will last for the enxt few years so there isn't much chopping and changing.

 

The goalkeeping position (if Habsi stays) won't need to be addressed for many more years

 

Steinsson and Hunt are both young and will last many more years at the club and are on long term contracts

 

Cahill and O'Brien will prob stay for the next few years (although need to get A O'B signed on a new long term deal as only 1 year left)

 

If Gardner signs then him and samuel mean that te left back position doesn't need to be addressed for another few years

 

Nolan, Muamba, McCann, Cohen, Taylor and O'Brien are secured for the long term which solves many of the midfield positions

 

And Elmander and Davies up front are good in the long term

 

 

 

Therefore with a lot of the squad tied down and hear for the enxt few years it is just one or two positions that the club need to resolve and that can be done this summer and in January if need be. The 1st team is pretty sound and shouldn't put us in danger of relegation.

 

I think Gartside and Megson are taking a leaf out of clubs like Everton and Blackburn in slowly over 2 or 3 years building a team and a squad that will serve them in the long term. But in order to do this they needed to grind out surviving in the Prem and against relegation danger. They have done that and now are benefitting from the experience.

[globaldiver]

If Al Habsi does stay on for anoher 4 years or so then i think that would be good in terms of the long term plans for the club.

 

It seems that Megson and Gartside want to bring in players not just for now but that will last for the enxt few years so there isn't much chopping and changing.

 

The goalkeeping position (if Habsi stays) won't need to be addressed for many more years

 

Steinsson and Hunt are both young and will last many more years at the club and are on long term contracts

 

Cahill and O'Brien will prob stay for the next few years (although need to get A O'B signed on a new long term deal as only 1 year left)

 

If Gardner signs then him and samuel mean that te left back position doesn't need to be addressed for another few years

 

Nolan, Muamba, McCann, Cohen, Taylor and O'Brien are secured for the long term which solves many of the midfield positions

 

And Elmander and Davies up front are good in the long term

Therefore with a lot of the squad tied down and hear for the enxt few years it is just one or two positions that the club need to resolve and that can be done this summer and in January if need be. The 1st team is pretty sound and shouldn't put us in danger of relegation.

 

I think Gartside and Megson are taking a leaf out of clubs like Everton and Blackburn in slowly over 2 or 3 years building a team and a squad that will serve them in the long term. But in order to do this they needed to grind out surviving in the Prem and against relegation danger. They have done that and now are benefitting from the experience.

Great guy etc, but KD probably doesn't have a "long term", unless in footie that is 1 or 2 seasons?

[jonathan]

Great guy etc, but KD probably doesn't have a "long term", unless in footie that is 1 or 2 seasons?

 

He is only 31 so he still has many more years considering the role and job he does up front. I think he still has 3 years left on his contract which is good. You think of what Big Dunc did for Everton playing til he was about 35 or so doing a similar job + i'm sure other forwards that also do something similar. He's not like an Henry or an owen who has bags of pace and once that begins to go his game becomes less useful.

[globaldiver]

He is only 31 so he still has many more years considering the role and job he does up front. I think he still has 3 years left on his contract which is good. You think of what Big Dunc did for Everton playing til he was about 35 or so doing a similar job + i'm sure other forwards that also do something similar. He's not like an Henry or an owen who has bags of pace and once that begins to go his game becomes less useful.

not a prayer. 2 years tops. slowing down already, losing mobility. fancy a wager?

[Casino]

not a prayer. 2 years tops. slowing down already, losing mobility. fancy a wager?

 

looked as quick as ever in that game v pompey

 

oh aye, windy arse

[Traf]

Seen it on a few websites and also an interview on SSN. Looks we've got him til at least 2012. Now all we need is Al Habsi and Ricki G signed up and the club can focus on strengthening other positions

 

 

I've just watched the "chat" with him on SSN.

He's at a specialised pre-season training camp for goalkeepers with Fred Barber somewhere in the leafy Cheshire countryside.

He said his intention is to sign the contract when he joins up with the others at Bolton next week.

 

ie It's not signed just yet.

[L/H White]

Great keeper but i think he fell away a bit this season - maybe because we struggled but i hope Ali stays because im not too confident with having to rely on Walker.

 

Im bit worried that Jussi might have injury problems from now on??

 

 

Not a major injury, but he did have a rather large cut above his eye.

[Traf]

Not a major injury, but he did have a rather large cut above his eye.

 

Yes he did.

It was his turn to wear the BWFC head bandage, after Campo, McCann and Nolan.

[L/H White]

Yes he did.

It was his turn to wear the BWFC head bandage, after Campo, McCann and Nolan.

 

 

Is this the new fashion then?

Might go out and purchase one tomorrow.

[Barnstoneworth White]

Is this the new fashion then?

Might go out and purchase one tomorrow.

 

 

btw after hearing Jussi on ssn, his Bowton accent is coming on nicely

[Carlos]

Is this the new fashion then?

Might go out and purchase one tomorrow.

 

It'll cover up your bald patch.

[Manchester_whites]

might need a few more if Barton signs

[coles05]

Maybe my ears, but I can't tell a word he says

 

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/b...bctid1643952829

[mart32]

Well done Andy Flintoff. great 62 n.o to secure a win at Hove. Always said you were never finished

[Zozzy]

Well done Andy Flintoff. great 62 n.o to secure a win at Hove. Always said you were never finished

I couldn't have summed up this thread any better.

I was just about to say the same.

[C86]

Nolan, Muamba, McCann, Cohen, Taylor and O'Brien are secured for the long term which solves many of the midfield positions

 

Aye alright then.

 

[globaldiver]

Seen it on a few websites and also an interview on SSN. Looks we've got him til at least 2012. Now all we need is Al Habsi and Ricki G signed up and the club can focus on strengthening other positions

So, who's going to attend the "money-spinning testimonial"?

[Casino]

if he was able to refuse the offer he received from turkey, our jussi aint motivated by money

[Bigtoe]

I've just watched the "chat" with him on SSN.

He's at a specialised pre-season training camp for goalkeepers with Fred Barber somewhere in the leafy Cheshire countryside.

He said his intention is to sign the contract when he joins up with the others at Bolton next week.

 

ie It's not signed just yet.

 

Is it true he dropped the pen 4 times before signing the contract ?

[Andybwfc]

Is it true he dropped the pen 4 times before signing the contract ?

 

....tis' true and his new nickname is Dracula.....coz he does'nt like crosses.....

 

....the oldies are always the best