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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.

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He made his debut on Saturday 8th August 1998 in Bolton's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. He has been Bolton's first choice keeper during the 1998/99 season as injuries have plagued the other keepers in their squad. Despite a heroic performance in Bolton's FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa that finished 0-0 on 2nd March 2000, Jussi could not stop Villa's penalty takers.

After his Bolton teammates failed to convert their efforts, Jussi had to stop Dion Dublin or the