Source: Daily_Mail
Gretar Steinsson hails 'lunatic' Bolton stopper Jussi Jaaskelainen
Long-serving goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has been described fondly as 'a lunatic' by Bolton full-back Gretar Steinsson. [LNB]Jaaskelainen, now in his 14th season at the club, will be the last line of defence on Sunday against Stoke at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. [LNB] Eyes on the prize: Jaaskelainen will be desperate to book an FA Cup final spot[LNB]Steinsson, who played for Young Boys in Switzerland and AZ in Holland before arriving at Bolton in 2008, said: 'Jussi is a fantastic goalkeeper and I really enjoy working with him.[LNB]'He is probably the best professional I have ever worked with. We have really good professionals at the club, who work really hard off the pitch. He is definitely the top one. [LNB]I'm having a Gretar time: Steinsson is enjoying life with Bolton [LNB]'When I came on trial some years ago I told stories about him when I returned home because I had met a lunatic who trained more than me and still does. I really respect him and there is no sign of him stopping.'[LNB] Steinsson, who intends to treat the match like any other on the road, is having the time of his life. [LNB]Bolton go into the game on the back of a 3-0 win against West Ham and he said: 'We've got goals in us. We tend to go for it. The players like the ideas of the manager (Owen Coyle). [LNB]'It is high energy and really exciting as you never know what is going to happen. 'We know it is a big occasion but for foreign players who have been playing around Europe, like myself, we will prepare like we do for any other away game.'[LNB] Steinsson believes Stoke are a much better team than they are given credit for. He added: 'People talk about them in terms of throw-ins, free-kicks and corners but they have some good footballers. [LNB]'Both teams have done brilliantly and it will be a really even, exciting game as there are lot of experienced players around.'[LNB] BOLTON v Stoke: In-form Sturridge sidelined for semi-final showdownPower and the Rory! I knew it was getting out of hand when they asked me to throw a Christmas pudding over a double-decker Bolton Wanderers FC news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Owen Coyle Places: Switzerland, The Netherlands, Europe
