8 Quotes by Alexei Smertin

I can't judge myself. I always think it is better to stay modest in these matters. Look, I'm really happy and it is a pleasure to train and to play in the matches.

He even played for them. I was interested in him from when I was young so it was very exciting. Charles Dickens was also born there.

What is most important is that we don't waste time on the field. We are always moving, getting forward, causing problems. We know how to improvise and everyone is making a big contribution to the side.

England are not playing properly. So why not call Danny Murphy? He is playing well and is one of the best in the country in his position. He is also playing with confidence after our good start. Like Luke Young, he is in good shape.

I've received an offer from a Russian club and now my agent is considering that. But I can't say anything definitely.

I've received an offer from a Russian club.

I wanted to return home. Dynamo had offered me the best possible conditions and I was happy to join them.

I loved Sherlock Holmes when I was younger. So you can imagine how excited I was to discover that Conan Doyle had helped found Portsmouth football club. When I was playing there I did some research into it. Very interesting. Did you know Dickens was born in Portsmouth?