Smith silences critics with four-goal haul

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Smith had been concerned by the damaging comments of Hapoel Tel-Aviv captain Shimon Gershon and team-mate Josef Abukasis in the build-up to last night's return leg of Leeds's UEFA Cup second-round clash.

The 22-year-old, in the wake of United's 1-0 first-leg victory at Elland Road a fortnight ago, was described as one of the dirtiest players in Europe, much to Smith's frustration.