Smertin leaves Fulham

Alexey Smertin has left Fulham after the club agreed to mutually terminate his contract. The Russian midfielder had been thought to be close to joining Cardiff City on loan, but the 33 year-old rejected the chance to join up with Eddie Johnson in Wales. Smertin, who...

Smertin set for Cardiff loan

Cardiff City are hoping to beat the transfer deadline and conclude a loan move for Fulham midfielder Alexey Smertin. The Bluebirds are in London today for a work permit hearing for the Russian midfielder, with Dave Jones prepared to speak to the Home Office tribunal...

Smertin set to face Everton

Russian international Alexei Smertin could make a surprise return to Fulham’s starting line up for Sunday’s crunch clash with Everton. The midfielder missed last weekend’s draw with Blackburn and Roy Hodgson feared he could miss up to a...

Smertin misses Merseyside trip

Fulham midfielder Alexey Smertin will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Everton because of a muscle problem. German full-back Moritz Volz is one match away from being available as he continue to build up his fitness following shoulder, groin and...

Smertin loving life at Fulham

Alexey Smertin has admitted he is loving life with Fulham and would be more than happy to finish his career at Craven Cottage. The Russian midfielder moved to West London in January and now under Lawrie Sanchez has become a mainstay of Fulham’s engine room. The...