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Smertin hopeful on Russia bid
Tuesday 23rd November 12:47

Bid ambassador Alexei Smertin is confident the 2018 World Cup will be coming to Russia.

Smertin announces retirement
Monday 6th July 15:06

Alexei Smertin has finally announced his retirement from the game after a career spanning 16 years.

Smertin wants Russian return
Wednesday 3rd September 09:37

Alexei Smertin has stated his intent to return to Russia, following his release by Fulham.

Smertin pulls out of Cardiff deal
Tuesday 2nd September 14:02

Cardiff have expressed their disappointment after failing to sign Russian midfielder Alexei Smertin.

Fulham wing in for Gray
Monday 1st September 22:57

Fulham have snapped up Julian Gray from Coventry City and released Alexei Smertin.

Fulham look to offload duo
Sunday 31st August 10:42

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says Alexei Smertin and Collins John are both free to leave Craven Cottage.

Smertin: No regrets
Monday 15th October 11:11

Former Russia international Alexei Smertin has stated he would have loved to have played against England.

Owen issued pitch warning
Thursday 11th October 10:07

Michael Owen has been warned not to gamble with his fitness on the artificial surface in Moscow.

Smertin loving Cottage life
Thursday 13th September 10:06

Alexei Smertin is loving life with Fulham and would be happy to finish his career at Craven Cottage.

Fulham see off Bolton
Wednesday 15th August 20:42

Fulham picked up their first three points of the new Premier League season against Bolton.

Friendlies Round-Up
Friday 20th July 22:09

Fulham continued their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win at Brighton.

Smertin aims high for Fulham
Wednesday 4th April 16:23

Alexei Smertin believes Fulham are capable of qualifying for European football.

Smertin seals Fulham deal
Saturday 27th January 15:27

Fulham have confirmed the signing of Alexei Smertin on a contract until 2009.

Coleman confirms Diop stay
Friday 26th January 17:25

Chris Coleman says Papa Bouba Diop has decided against leaving Fulham.

Smertin nears Fulham move
Friday 26th January 15:02

Alexei Smertin's move to Fulham could have taken a step closer to completion.

Smertin hopes for Fulham deal
Monday 22nd January 16:41

Alexei Smertin is hoping he can soon finalise his move to Fulham.

Coleman still hopeful
Thursday 18th January 18:20

Chris Coleman is still looking to seal deals for Alexei Smertin and Wayne Routledge.

Fulham end Dhorasoo interest
Tuesday 16th January 07:51

Chris Coleman has cooled his interest in bringing Vikash Dhorasoo to Fulham.

Fulham bid confirmed
Thursday 11th January 14:39

Alexei Smertin's agent has confirmed Fulham are closing on the signature of his client.

Fulham aim to snatch Smertin
Wednesday 10th January 09:36

Fulham have made a late bid to snatch Alexei Smertin and look set to seal his signature.

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