Splendid Rush 2 Posted November 11, 2013 I have to say, I''m quite pleased it was his mistake that started our comeback on Saturday. I''ve never liked him.The reason I don''t like him is because I''ve always been under the impression that when he first came to England, we took him on trial, (I saw him play for our reserves). Although we took the gamble (and cost) of bringing him over, his agent invited loads of scouts to come and watch him. As I remember, we offered him a contract but he decided to sign for Bolton.I have read just recently though, that it was us that spent too long before offering him a contract and Bolton nipped in before us. Anyone know which is the true story on this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,085 Posted November 11, 2013 You''re right about the details of the story Splendid. As to exactly why he ended up at Bolton and not us I don''t completely know.However, what I do know is that Mike Walker was absolutely incandescent about what happened.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted November 11, 2013 I thought I remembered Walker being really angry which is why I think the original story I told was the correct one. I''m sure he felt that the club had been used by him and his agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,352 Posted November 11, 2013 This is from "Flown from the Nest"Finnish Under 21 international goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen came to Norwich on trial from Finnish side VPS Vassa in October 1997. With City''s Third choice keeper Robert Green out until after Christmas with injury, Mike Walker wanted extra cover for the No.1 shirt. Jussi played for the Reserves in their 1-0 victory over Luton Town on October 27th. He returned to Finland to await Walker''s verdict. Whilst Walker deliberated, Premiership side Bolton Wanderers stole City''s thunder and signed Jussi for £100,000. He made his debut on Saturday 8th August 1998 in Bolton''s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. It doesn''t go into detail but seem to recall NCFC being peeved to say the least as they had paid for the costs and thought they had first refusal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabbycanary 2 Posted November 11, 2013 We were talking during the game about Jaaskelainen, and I thought some years ago, when he was playing for someone else, that he let in a real soft goal (backpass or something?) at the Barclay? Did I dream that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted November 11, 2013 [quote user="Graham Paddons Beard"] Whilst Walker deliberated, Premiership side Bolton Wanderers stole City''s thunder and signed Jussi for £100,000. He made his debut on Saturday 8th August 1998 in Bolton''s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. It doesn''t go into detail but seem to recall NCFC being peeved to say the least as they had paid for the costs and thought they had first refusal. [/quote] So Walker was too slow to act. Does Wiz know about this? [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 4,938 Posted November 11, 2013 [quote user="YankeeCanary"][quote user="Graham Paddons Beard"] Whilst Walker deliberated, Premiership side Bolton Wanderers stole City''s thunder and signed Jussi for £100,000. He made his debut on Saturday 8th August 1998 in Bolton''s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. It doesn''t go into detail but seem to recall NCFC being peeved to say the least as they had paid for the costs and thought they had first refusal. [/quote] So Walker was too slow to act. Does Wiz know about this? [:D] [/quote]Doesn''t matter, it''s still Hughton''s fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted November 12, 2013 [quote user="crabbycanary"]We were talking during the game about Jaaskelainen, and I thought some years ago, when he was playing for someone else, that he let in a real soft goal (backpass or something?) at the Barclay? Did I dream that?[/quote]nope, it was Preston''s keeper though. soft back pass and he seemed to just watch it go past and not even try and kick it.. Worthy was manager, might have been promotion season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crabbycanary 2 Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers for that Jas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted November 12, 2013 [quote user="Nuff Said"][quote user="YankeeCanary"][quote user="Graham Paddons Beard"] Whilst Walker deliberated, Premiership side Bolton Wanderers stole City''s thunder and signed Jussi for £100,000. He made his debut on Saturday 8th August 1998 in Bolton''s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. It doesn''t go into detail but seem to recall NCFC being peeved to say the least as they had paid for the costs and thought they had first refusal. [/quote] So Walker was too slow to act. Does Wiz know about this? [:D] [/quote]Doesn''t matter, it''s still Hughton''s fault.[/quote][:D][:D][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites