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« on: 06 May 2009, 01:12 PM » |
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Bolton Wanderers has announced that Jussi Jaaskelainen's testimonial on Saturday 8 August, 2009 will be played against Hibernian.
Managed by former Wanderers striker and Finnish compatriot Mixu Paatelainen, Hibernian will travel down to the Reebok Stadium from Edinburgh during the next pre-season to celebrate Jaaskelainen's 12 years of service to the football club.
Hibernian have won the Scottish top-flight title on four occasions since their formation in 1875 and were the first British club to participate in European competition back in the 1955/56 campaign.
Proceeds raised from the testimonial will be donated to local children's charities with more details, along with ticket information, to be announced in due course.
Speaking exclusively to the official website about the tribute game, Jaaskelainen said: "There are three more important fixtures remaining this season which the team and I are fully focused on achieving as many points from as possible.
"However, my testimonial is a day for the supporters and I am looking forward to the occasion immensely. I am extremely proud of what I have achieved at Bolton Wanderers and it has been tremendous to represent this club for as long as I have done.
"It is great that my fellow countryman Mixu Paatelainen will be bringing his team to Bolton and it will be a good curtain raiser for the new season."
Coincidently, Jaaskelainen made his competitive first team debut for Bolton Wanderers exactly 11 years earlier than the date his testimonial will be played, back on Saturday 8 August, 1998 in a 2-2 draw away at Crystal Palace.
The 34-year-old has since gone on to make a total of 425 appearances for the club since he joined from Finnish outfit VPS Vaasa in November 1997. http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~1649709,00.htmlGood for him! People have questioned him over the years but you can't knock the job he has done for us. I'm at a wedding that day!  Any chance of rearranging BWFC?!  |
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« Reply #1 on: 06 May 2009, 04:17 PM » |
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Like the old days of Soccer AM you should shame those getting married on that day  Obviously extremely deserving of it, dont think anyone can question that, ill definatly be there. |
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« Reply #2 on: 06 May 2009, 04:18 PM » |
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So much for an off season wedding eh!
Won't be anywhere near Bolton on that day. Will be the first home game I've missed in 8 years! I probably deserve a game off!
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« Reply #3 on: 06 May 2009, 04:35 PM » |
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I'd skip the wedding  Anyway, i'll be there. Jussi has been an amazing goalkeeper for this club and i'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves. Jussi, Jussi Jussi, Jussi Jussi, Jussi Jaaskelainen! |
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« Reply #4 on: 06 May 2009, 05:02 PM » |
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he deserves all the praise in the world well dont jussi boy i will always love you :'(   |
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« Reply #5 on: 06 May 2009, 05:07 PM » |
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sorrry i meant well DONE jussi boy  amazing keeper will probs cry when the jaaskelainen era comes to an end :'(  :'( |
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« Reply #6 on: 06 May 2009, 05:32 PM » |
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Chin up eh! |
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« Reply #7 on: 06 May 2009, 08:29 PM » |
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Well at least we know we have a very good replacement in Ali. Aslong as Fred Barber is here then at least thats one positioning department we will always have quality. A shame about the other positions!
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« Reply #8 on: 06 May 2009, 11:00 PM » |
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I am delighted to hear this news. Started watching Bolton in 1997/98 as a very impressonable 4 or 5 year old who wanted to play in goal - and to me he has been a hero ever since.
I must have his autograph at least 20 times from away games.
I will definitely be at this game, as long as I am not on holiday, fingers crossed.
WELL DONE TO THE FLYING FINN!
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If United were playing at the bottom of the garden, I'd shut the curtains!!!
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« Reply #9 on: 06 May 2009, 11:16 PM » |
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Think the recent article with him playing down his role in the wigan game to just doing his job says everything about the guy. There simply aren't enough compliments to give the guy but he knows how much the fans love him and i'm glad of that. Love his shouting at the defenders from crosses and stuff especially when its often his fault. People don't argue with the big guy though. Great servant and terrific professional. Didn't turn his back on the club when he probably could have as given and schwarzer have done in recent times.
Even the laughing in disbelief at some of his AWFUL kicks over the years especially the first few seasons back in the prem god they were crap at times. But no ones perfect. He's been close enough for me though
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« Reply #10 on: 06 May 2009, 11:20 PM » |
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I think the guy overall is a genius, you have nailed it Djorkaeff - you cannot pay enough compliments.
Loveable - down to earth guy, who is a fantastic goalkeeper and also gives us a life because of his great passion he shows towards his team and his collegues.
FINLAND'S NUMBER 1, FINLAND'S, FINLAND'S NUMBER 1!
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« Reply #11 on: 06 May 2009, 11:40 PM » |
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Oh yeah forgot to mention as well!
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« Reply #12 on: 06 May 2009, 11:53 PM » |
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I don't know what to expect. Seeing as it will only be a week before the new season starts, there probably won't be any friendlies between the testimonial and the first game of the season.
I don't think any old players will be making a one off return unfortunately. Maybe we'll have to wait for Gardner's turn.
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« Reply #13 on: 06 May 2009, 11:58 PM » |
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I'd like to think some of the Scandanavians might have a go! Bergsson, Frandsen, Hansen just to name a few and Fred Barber to come on in goal for the last 10mins |
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« Reply #14 on: 07 May 2009, 12:04 AM » |
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I think Jussi may well get his first goal for the club. |
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« Reply #15 on: 01 July 2009, 05:40 PM » |
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Thread resurrection time! I just wanted to share foodbwfc's latest video with everyone here! A jussi tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gRjSm9Sq1QNot seen food on the forum for a while. Maybe its because he was working on this? Anyway, I think its a good vid! So well done food |
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« Reply #16 on: 01 July 2009, 06:46 PM » |
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Christ, that guy must have hours of copyrighted footage! Apart from the first minute where I thought he'd died or something, its a good video. Nice one! |
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« Reply #17 on: 01 July 2009, 07:32 PM » |
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Thread resurrection time! I just wanted to share foodbwfc's latest video with everyone here! A jussi tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gRjSm9Sq1QNot seen food on the forum for a while. Maybe its because he was working on this? Anyway, I think its a good vid! So well done food He never disappoints does he, old foody! He should post more on here, I need to ask him to re-upload that diouf video that he made that got taken off. |
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« Reply #18 on: 02 July 2009, 02:32 AM » |
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haha thanks boys. i have a crap load of footage  lol. i'll upload diouf some time. i have the download link somewhere i think.. |
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