Smertin stresses Cup pedigree

Fulham’s new signing Alexey Smertin will call upon his cup experience against Tottenham. Despite suffering disappointment on his Fulham debut last weekend, the Russian is delighted to be involved with the squad after building up his match-fitness and is looking...

Smertin signs for Fulham

Fulham have completed the signing of Alexei Smertin from Dynamo Moscow on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 31-year-old former Chelsea, Portsmouth and Charlton midfielder returns to the Premiership after a year back in his native Russia. Smertin, who cost Chelsea...

Smertin deal moves closer

Alexei Smertin’s move to Fulham could have taken a step closer to completion after his Dinamo Moscow contract was cancelled. The Russian midfielder is aiming to clinch a return to the Premiership before the end of January, and had been linked with Charlton...

Fulham to sign Smertin

FULHAM will sign Dinamo Moscow midfielder Alexei Smertin this week. Smertin had a medical and met his new team-mates at the Cottagers’ training ground on Tuesday. The Russia skipper joined Dinamo Moscow in March 2006 for £1million. But the ex-Charlton man will leave...

Fulham offer contract to Smertin

Fulham have offered a deal to former Russia captain Alexei Smertin, according to the player’s agent. Smertin parted company with Russian Premier League outfit Dinamo Moscow last week, raising speculation that the former Chelsea, Portsmouth and Charlton...