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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlton | 3 - 2 | Hartlepool |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alexei Smertin |
| Age | 36 |
| Club | Unassigned Players |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 8 |
| Born | Barnaul,Russia |
| Height | 1.76m |
| Player rating | 5.7 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | Unassigned Players | 1 Sep 2008 | Free Transfer |
| Dinamo | Fulham | 27 Jan 2007 | Free Transfer |
| Chelsea | Dinamo | 11 Mar 2006 | Undisclosed |
| Chelsea | Charlton Athletic | 15 Jul 2005 | Undisclosed |
| Chelsea | Portsmouth | 27 Aug 2003 | Undisclosed |
| Bordeaux | Chelsea | 25 Aug 2003 | £ 3,400,000 |
23rd November 2010
Bid ambassador Alexei Smertin is confident the 2018 World Cup will be coming to Russia.
6th July 2009
Alexei Smertin has finally announced his retirement from the game after a career spanning 16 years.
3rd September 2008
Alexei Smertin has stated his intent to return to Russia, following his release by Fulham.
2nd September 2008
Cardiff have expressed their disappointment after failing to sign Russian midfielder Alexei Smertin.
1st September 2008
Fulham have snapped up Julian Gray from Coventry City and released Alexei Smertin.
31st August 2008
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says Alexei Smertin and Collins John are both free to leave Craven Cottage.