Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson was grateful to Jussi Jaaskelainen after their 1-0 victory over Hull City.

Matt Taylor's 50th-minute strike was all that separated the sides come the conclusion of a win at the KC Stadium, giving Bolton their back-to-back victories for the first time since April.

Now 33, Jaaskelainen only recently signed a new contract through to 2012 over the summer when many expected him to move on to pastures new.

"There was a lot of talk in the press about him going here, there and everywhere," said Megson.

"But from our own point of view we were all relaxed he would stay, and he is now settled.

"All it was ever going to be was getting a contract Jussi was happy with."

Reflecting on Jaaskelainen's performance, Megson added: "He will get the headlines, and rightly so because his performance was unbelievable, as good as you are ever going to see.

"Some of his saves, like the one from the free kick - which was bad defending from ourselves - at point-blank range was good enough.

"But to then spring onto his feet and palm it away from the other forward coming in was top-class goalkeeping.

"There are some good goalkeepers throughout the world, and we certainly wouldn't swap him for anybody.

"He is not just a terrific goalkeeper, but a good lad, a good pro, and everything that comes his way he deserves because he works his socks off in training."

Hull City boss Phil Brown also was full of praise for the Finn, having worked with him at the Reebok.

"He's had a blinder," said Brown.

"He pulled off a couple of great saves, with the one from the Geovanni header the turning point.

"I was ready to run onto the pitch with both arms raised because we had scored an equaliser and we were going to be in with a chance to win the game.

"But he had one of those days, although he is a world-class keeper anyway, and I've nothing but admiration for him.

"He is certainly one of the best in the Premier League, and that's the standard we have to attain.

"He has been around for 10 or 11 years now, and I remember a number of sterling performances like that when I was at the club."