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Jussi Jaaskelainen Puts Bolton Wanderers Before Finland
Finn wants to prolong Trotters career...
| Bet: | Returns: | Bolton £19.50 | Draw £34.00 | Wigan Athletic £37.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bolton £20.50 | Draw £33.00 | Wigan Athletic £36.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bolton £20.50 | Draw £34.00 | Wigan Athletic £36.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bolton £20.00 | Draw £35.00 | Wigan Athletic £37.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bolton £20.50 | Draw £32.50 | Wigan Athletic £32.50 |
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Nov 11, 2009 9:20:35 AM
Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen believes that his decision to retire from international football will prolong his club career.
The 34-year-old officially quit playing for Finland a fortnight ago, and is now looking forward to at least another three seasons at the top level for the Trotters.
"I felt the time was right because I have at least three or four years left in me and I want to prolong my playing days as long as I possibly can," the keeper told The Bolton News.
"Two years ago we missed out by just one goal, and this time we could have qualified had it not been for us losing our two games against Russia.
The 34-year-old officially quit playing for Finland a fortnight ago, and is now looking forward to at least another three seasons at the top level for the Trotters.
"I felt the time was right because I have at least three or four years left in me and I want to prolong my playing days as long as I possibly can," the keeper told The Bolton News.
"It is definitely going to benefit Bolton because when you are away on international duty, there is a lot of travelling involved, and it’s not as easy as people think.
"You get a little bit tired when you have been travelling to games around Europe on a Saturday and Wednesday, and then come back for a weekend game with Bolton and be 100 per cent focused.
"I’m not saying it has ever affected my performance in the past, but I will now have more time to spend with my family.
"My wife and boys come over to Finland to watch me play, so I had the opportunity to see them whilst I was away, but now I can spend it back in Bolton."
Jaaskelainen has enjoyed an 11-year career in his country's colours, but his one major regret is never turning out in a major international tournament, despite the host of talented players Finland have produced.
"We have been very close to reaching the World Cup and European Championships in the last two qualifying campaigns," he added."Two years ago we missed out by just one goal, and this time we could have qualified had it not been for us losing our two games against Russia.
"You need a little luck in getting the right draw and we didn’t get that because we got Russia and Germany in our group, who are two of the biggest and best footballing countries in Europe.
"We have just lacked that little bit extra that is necessary to make it to a tournament."
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