With just one day to go before Jussi Jaaskelainen's testimonial against Hibernian, the official website had a quick word with the popular goalkeeper to catch his final thoughts ahead of what should prove to be a momentous day for the player and club.
Jussi, on the eve of the big day against Hibernian, how much are you looking forward to Saturday's events?
I'm delighted that the football club has given me the opportunity to have this testimonial. It's been in my contract for the last four or five years, but at the end of last season I decided that I wanted to go ahead with it. It's going to be a special day for me.
Are you pleased with the way all the preparations for the day has gone?
I'm extremely happy with everything that has been done. I appreciate all the hard work that has been undertaken by the committee and the staff at the football club. The Chairman, Manager and my team mates have been very supportive too, and I must not forget the Bolton fans.
Is this testimonial a way of thanking the people of Bolton who have been so supportive over the time you have lived in the area?
The Bolton people have been fantastic to me and my family over the last 12 years and that is one of the reasons why we like it so much here.
It's nice that we have been able to give my sons the opportunity of living here in Bolton as it is great for them to learn the English language. We are always very grateful to have been given that chance and that our boys have been able to learn two languages.
A lot of people deem it to be a noble gesture that you are donating the proceeds to three charities.
There were a lot of local charities that I could have chosen but I'm delighted that I can help raise the profiles of the ones that I have selected.
Testimonials have changed over the years because they used to be a retirement fund for the players, but now it is a great opportunity to generate funds for these three charities - Birtenshaw, Paws for Kids and Miller's Nook Riding School.
And finally, we must not forget that although this testimonial is a celebration of your career to date, you still have three years left on your Wanderers contract.
I'm 34 years old now and I still believe that my best days are yet to come. Everybody says that a goalkeeper is at his peak between the ages of 30 and 38, and I agree - you just need to look at the likes of Brad Friedel, David James and Edwin van der Sar.
So as long as I stay fit and healthy then Bolton fans can expect me to still be around.
Don't forget to buy your souvenir match programme when you visit the Reebok Stadium this Saturday. This commemorative edition is packed with exclusive interviews and features, making it a 'must have' purchase. Click here for more details on what is included.
Tickets are also still available for the testimonial. Click here for information on prices and methods of purchase.
