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Last updated : 13 September 2002 By Editor
A number of websites a reporting that Rio will have 6 former SAS bodyguards
at Bellend road tomorrow but the MEN say it isn't so.

Paddy Harveson told them:

"We are treating it like any other game and we are confident that Leeds and
the local police will do a good job and ensure the team has a safe passage in
and around the stadium,"

This must be music to the ears of any Leeds fan wanting to have a go. I bet
Rio preferred the SAS stories.

However Leeds must be aware that they have morons for fans as a
spokesman said:

"We have a number of matches which we regard as high security and
Manchester United is obviously one of them.

"We have tried and tested measures for these matches and they will be put in
force again on Saturday."

Meanwhile Rio told The Sun he will have no problem if he sees Peter
Ridsdale tomorrow.

"If I see Peter Ridsdale I'll be happy to shake hands with him. I don't see any
point in either of us holding grudges. I've no axe to grind.

"I can understand he was disappointed I wanted to join Manchester United
and he wished to make his feelings known.

"But there are two sides to every story. I've had my say as well and it's time to
move on.

"All that really matters to me know is we get the three points, especially after
the disappointment of losing to Bolton at home."