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norman hunter
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OneSirKeefy
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Bugger. One of the real tough players of my youth taken by this shite.
Norman “Bites yer legs” Hunter. RIP.
Norman “Bites yer legs” Hunter. RIP.
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In my time of going to watch FGR managed by Mark Cooper I was fortunate to meet his dad Terry on one occasion and told many a tale about playing in the great Leeds team of the early 70’s! He said that Norman Hunter was the same in training as he was during a game! One incident was Norman going in studs up on Billy Bremner and wiping him out! Norman then standing over him saying “Get up, I ain't finished yet” 
Whitstabletangerine
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RIP.
Vambogills
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RIP indeed. 1970 Chelsea v Leeds FA Cup final was when I first watched him play. In a match that almost everyone could have been sent off, Norman ' bites yer legs Hunter v Ron 'Chopper' Harris was something to behold!
jogills
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Slightly hunched, knees bent, arms out wide hands open, watching, watching........snap!
I saw Norman play dozens of times and he could be naughty but he wasn't a big, bruising, steam in defender and didn't really have the physique for it. When he did tackle it was well timed and ruthless but he could play a bit too.
I travelled on a Leeds United supporters coach to the famous Derby v Leeds game where Lee and Hunter swapped punches, a frightening afternoon all round. Arriving back at Elland Road a friend and I decamped for a drink in The Peacock where the team were installed in the lounge discussing events. Norman was genuinely amazed at Lee's reaction and they were clearly set for a long session.
I saw Norman play dozens of times and he could be naughty but he wasn't a big, bruising, steam in defender and didn't really have the physique for it. When he did tackle it was well timed and ruthless but he could play a bit too.
I travelled on a Leeds United supporters coach to the famous Derby v Leeds game where Lee and Hunter swapped punches, a frightening afternoon all round. Arriving back at Elland Road a friend and I decamped for a drink in The Peacock where the team were installed in the lounge discussing events. Norman was genuinely amazed at Lee's reaction and they were clearly set for a long session.
