Article: Leeds stars out in force to back scapegoat Kidd against the yobs.

Byline: PETER FERGUSON

LEEDS UNITED'S players rushed to coach Brian Kidd's defence yesterday as they tried to prevent the club's traumatic season being further blighted by their own fans.

England internationals Rio Ferdinand, Nigel Martyn and Alan Smith spoke out in support of Kidd after the former Manchester United No.2 was abused by 2,000 angry fans following the goalless draw at Everton on Sunday.

Resentment at Kidd's Old Trafford connections - and his rise to become manager David O'Leary's assistant a year ago over the head of Leeds legend Eddie Gray - has festered for months and surfaced in obscene chants after Leeds' 10th successive game ...

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