Former captain returns to Elland Rd in red shirt of Manchester

TERRY VENABLES has made an impassioned plea for Leeds’ hot-headed fans to cut out the aggro when Rio Ferdinand makes an explosive return to Elland Road today.

Just two months following his record-breaking £30million departure to Manchester United, the former Leeds captain can expect a volatile reception from angry Whites supporters.

They showed their feelings during Leeds' pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East shortly after Ferdinand's departure, with an abusive banner.

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