TELL US SOMETHING WE DON'T KNOW

Last updated : 09 September 2002 By editor
Alan Smith has warned former team mate Rio Ferdinand to expect to be "hammered" by Leeds' fans when he returns to Elland Road with Manchester United next weekend.

"I don't know exactly how the Leeds fans will react. To be honest, Rio will probably get hammered as soon as he walks onto the pitch.I believe he did everything he possibly could for our club and, while he deserves a good reception, it is out of our hands and it is out of his hands too.

"I hope he gets hammered, it might put him off a bit! No, not really, I am only joking.It will be strange to play against him but it will be a very good test of character and skill for me. I am looking forward to it."