Terry Venables jumped to the defence of Alan Smith after the Leeds United striker's temper boiled during a pre-seaon friendly against a Bangkok XI in July 2002. He likened the striker's passionate style to that of Leeds legend Billy Bremner and sympathised with Smith over a two-footed lunge that saw him replaced after 57 minutes. And he was was adamant that an earlier, unpunished challenge that riled the striker was a worse offence. "He has to learn to keep his cool, but it wasn't all one-way out there. He had some bad treatment. They bumped him about a bit," said Venables. Leeds won 2-1 in Thailand thanks to a 40 yard worldy from Eirik Bakke and a goal from Robbie Keane after he sprung the off-side trap. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![The Leeds United Supporters Club of Singapore show their support before kick off.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTA2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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The Leeds United Supporters Club of Singapore show their support before kick off. Photo: Getty
![Midfielder Eirik Bakke unleashes a shot to score the first goal as D. Chalermsan looks on helplessly.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTA3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Midfielder Eirik Bakke unleashes a shot to score the first goal as D. Chalermsan looks on helplessly. Photo: Getty
![Danny Mills of Leeds United is checked by D. Chalermsan.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTA4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Danny Mills of Leeds United is checked by D. Chalermsan. Photo: Getty
![Robbie Keane is pursued by N. Vachiraban.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTA5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
![Harry Kewell battles for the ball with D. Chalermsan.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTEw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Harry Kewell battles for the ball with D. Chalermsan. Photo: Getty
![Jonny Woodgate is checked by with D. Chalermsan.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODY1OTEx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
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Jonny Woodgate is checked by with D. Chalermsan. Photo: Getty