Im going to buy you now. Whelans message.

[CAPSLOCK]

The story is that he's injured

[Prufrock]

In truth, with an ageing third-choice back-up talent isn't as important as application and personality. No point having a frustrated has-been, you want a dedicated professional who can help bring the best from the kids but also wouldn't let you down for a game or two if your top two choices are out (and if it's for a while you'd get a loanee in anyway). Doesn't hurt if he's after qualifications, either. Our Mike Pollitt, if you will. Someone like (but not necessarily) Maik Taylor, Thomas Sorensen, Andy Marshall, Dean Kiely, maybe Boltonian lad Carlo Nash.

3 keepers in a 25 man squad seems excessive to me.

[truewhite15]

What's wrong with Rob Lainton as third choice? Seems to be getting rave reviews in the reserves, and he's too young to count as a member of the 25 man squad...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

3 keepers in a 25 man squad seems excessive to me.

Well, half the Premier League disagrees – see the official lists. And it's not as if we're stuffed to the gills with heel-kicking outfielders.

[Gaz Tomorrow]

IMHO - I think we should make Ali number one. Bogdan is a decent second keeper, he will get better with experience. Lainton as a third choice as he doesn't count in the 25man squad. Then offer Jussi some sort of Goalkeeping Coach position - that way its not a middle finger to Jussi (one of the best servants of Bolton in the last few decades) and it means he still keeps his attachment to the club.

[thebish]

IMHO - I think we should make Ali number one. Bogdan is a decent second keeper, he will get better with experience. Lainton as a third choice as he doesn't count in the 25man squad. Then offer Jussi some sort of Goalkeeping Coach position - that way its not a middle finger to Jussi (one of the best servants of Bolton in the last few decades) and it means he still keeps his attachment to the club.

hmmm... but given the impression that some have on here that Jussi's technique is dodgy - that he goes down too early and doesn't come confidently for crosses and has shite kicking skills - do we really want him passing that on??

[Lord Kangana]

With all due respect, why the f*ck would a Premier League goalkeeper suddenly retire and become a coach?

And we'd still have to pay up the rest of his contract, so it'd make no difference to us financially.

[P.O.S.]

IMHO - I think we should make Ali number one. Bogdan is a decent second keeper, he will get better with experience. Lainton as a third choice as he doesn't count in the 25man squad. Then offer Jussi some sort of Goalkeeping Coach position - that way its not a middle finger to Jussi (one of the best servants of Bolton in the last few decades) and it means he still keeps his attachment to the club.

What if Jussi would still like to play football with the other fellas rather than just help train them?

[CAPSLOCK]

hmmm... but given the impression that some have on here that Jussi's technique is dodgy - that he goes down too early and doesn't come confidently for crosses and has shite kicking skills - do we really want him passing that on??

Forummers in talking shite shocker

He's not orthodox, but shit keepers don't last more than 10 years at the top

[Gaz Tomorrow]

With all due respect, why the f*ck would a Premier League goalkeeper suddenly retire and become a coach?

And we'd still have to pay up the rest of his contract, so it'd make no difference to us financially.

I wasn't meaning financially. I meant in his ability as a goalkeeper. I (along with quite a few people seemingly) don't think he is the goalkeeper he was. I think i read we only have 5 clean sheets this season. Granted the defence isn't up to much, but I think he woulda kept a better record than that a few season ago.

[keveh]

I can't believe people think Jussi will accept a coaching job when he thinks he still has years in him. A Prem team would snap him up straight away.

[Harry Genshaw]

As far as I'm aware nobody's beating a path to our door to buy Jussi. We need cash to strengthen the squad so it's right to cash in and sell AAH. Hope we screw that git Whelan for a good few mill though.

[William the White]

hmmm... but given the impression that some have on here that Jussi's technique is dodgy - that he goes down too early and doesn't come confidently for crosses and has shite kicking skills - do we really want him passing that on??

Forummers in talking shite shocker

He's not orthodox, but shit keepers don't last more than 10 years at the top

Yes... and five more in the tank, i reckon... sell Ali, he clearly needs to get a career, so doing him a favour... Bogdan promising... so doing him a favour with, in effect, a promotion... And I'm with DSB, a keeper of experience winding down a solid career, doing him a favour also and giving us essential insurance and potentially helping with the kids in the academy...

[CAPSLOCK]

And, can I add

Bogdan is miles better than 'the rabbit in the headlights' Jussi when Sam arrived

No guarantee he'll develop at the same rate without Barber around, though

[Beefheart]

And, can I add

Bogdan is miles better than 'the rabbit in the headlights' Jussi when Sam arrived

No guarantee he'll develop at the same rate without Barber around, though

What's happened to Fred Barber? Has he definately left? Don't remember hearing anything.

[Lord Kangana]

I thought they'd had the row and Jussi had threatened to leave if Barber wasn't reinstated? Wiki still says hes here. So obviously he must be.

[CAPSLOCK]

The story is still that he's out of action following an op

Don't believe it myself

[Hoboh]

Are we talking the same fred, the coach, who couldn't get Jussi to come off his line despite coaching him for years?

Best for all maybe if he's gone,

Now who the feck coaches the defense...........................................?

[plymouth wanderer]

intresting read will and a funny youtube video

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/496433484?-11201" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

bunch of cvnts

[Choppers]

Jussi is great, but he's not going to last forever.

However, if Ali isn't coming back to be between the sticks, no point in keeping him really.