FRAZER Richardson has a major task on his hands before he can even start thinking about tackling Rotherham tonight.
The Leeds United full-back was born in Rotherham and has to try to fulfil all the requests he's had for tickets in what is a sell-out Carling Cup tie.
Richardson said: "I've got a lot of family coming to support me and loads of mates as well, although they will probably be supporting Rotherham."
There is a double revenge motive for Leeds tonight. The team wants to make up for their bizarre 1-0 league defeat at Millmoor last season when Leeds dominated most of the game and came away with nothing.
And for Ian Moore, making his first appearance of the season, there will be a particular satisfaction if he can put one over on the club that sacked his dad Ronnie last season.
But Richardson knows it won't be easy. He added: "It's a massive game in Rotherham. We love our football down there and there will be a cracking atmosphere.
"It's always been a very hard place to go to. It's a big pitch but the fans are tight to the sides and they let you know who they support.
"We remember last season and we will be looking for a bit of revenge. They made it very difficult for us that night and I'm sure it won't be any different this time."
Kevin Blackwell is likely to make several changes from the team that beat QPR at the weekend. As well as bringing in Moore and Richardson, he is set to promote Ian Bennett, Danny Pugh and York-born Matthew Kilgallon to the starting line-up.
Updated: 10:28 Tuesday, September 20, 2005
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