Leeds United movie archive - Norman Hunter 1943-2020 - Tribute to an icon

Norman Hunter 29/10/1943 17/04/2020 R.I.P.
726 games - 21 Goals for Leeds
World Cup Winner & First ever winner of the PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 1974
"Bites Yer Legs" Hunter - You will never be forgotten
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[@warwickroad4111]

Rest in peace Norman. Man Utd fan here of 50 years. My first two games were Utd v Stoke at Old Trafford, and Wolves v Leeds in November 1970, Courtesy of my late Father. Leeds won 3-2. Moving from the North West to the South West in later years, Dad and I saw Norman play for and keep Bristol City in the old Division One. Very popular character, off the field!

[@johnnyM809]

Hibs fan here, on to pay tribute to Norman Hunter a great player, who played in a great team, in a great era. RIP Norman

[@robertlepper5460]

From a Chelsea fan We lost Peter Bonetti this week and you have lost Norman Hunter both veterans of those epic 1970 FA cup battles. Bonetti was blamed for England's 1970 world cup exit and Hunter for the failure of England to qualify in 1974. Two football legends. Norman Hunter was hard as nails but could play as well. We had Ron 'Chopper' Haris and you had Norman 'bites your legs' Hunter. Different times but fondly missed NORMAN HUNTER RIP

[@steakandsidjustleeds]

Yeah Bonetti The Cat - another fantastic player from the best era of soccer - The game was so much better then - true gladiators of their sport when the game was full of soul & character - sadly one by one all the great icons and heroes of our youth are gradually falling.. RIP

[@kevindavis7161]

Hi,Chelsea v Leeds was always feisty to say the least!,no quarter given on both sides always led to a good game,that 1970 world cup v West Germany when "the cat " got the blame was wrong, England were knackered and Ramsey had used his subs badly, so for me ,bonetti was blameless. As for 1974,why does no one blame shilton?,the ball went through him?,so again I don't blame hunter ,shilton at fault for me.

[@bernardthegwp71020]

@@kevindavis7161 and don't forget Norman made the slip up on the halfway line and Shilton always gets away from the blame even though it went through his body when Damarski hit a tame shot straight at him

[@mick6370]

@@kevindavis7161 During that era Chelsea always seemed to win the cup games and Leeds the League games best era and great players and teams playing for various clubs.

[@robertlepper5460]

@@kevindavis7161 As a Chejsea fan I have to admit the Cat was at fault for the first goal

[@chazs001]

Everton supporter, what a great player and great lad he was old school loved watching and listening to him, very very sad day to see him go! Best wishes to all you Leeds fans, RIP NORM

[@paulthatcher505]

RIP Norman. Adored by all us City fans at Ashton Gate.

[@dianequinn2785]

A school boy hero of mine along with a fantastic Don Revie Leeds team. Great player saw him giveing after dinner speech at Royton golf club fantastic footie tales battering with Asa Hartford at Hampden Park . Great chap fantastic to meet a true Leeds legend RIP. CHRIS .

[@thomasbrannigan8806]

I joined the club in 1970 on the ground staff.Norman was the first "big star" to speak to me as we jogged round Elland Road recovering from injury.Still sticks in my mind after all these years.What a man

[@sssssssssggggggg]

You'd laugh... I was in a pub in Cleckheaton (1970's) and Norman and Alan Clarke walked in and ordered 2 pints of tetley bitter. I was a bit gob smacked that my hero's drank common-man's bitter lol. Like a star struck vamp, I said hello Norman, Alan. They both nodded and smiled. I told that tale a thousand times and here I am nearly 50 years later telling it again lol. R.I.P. Norman

[@paulbarlow316]

Watched Norman from 1967, went to the League cup final in 68 Best goal was against Ipswich in the pouring rain at elland road 4_0, loved the guy, R.I.P

[@johnwalsh1990]

R.I.P. Norman,as an HTFC fan I remember how good a team you played in.

[@leedsladthewhiteslad4122]

A true footballer in anyones eyes the man loved the game and he was a true Leeds United fan as well gods speed my fellow Leeds fan have a few drinks with all our great Leeds Legends from S.E Perth WA

[@grahamiles7633]

A wonderful player and a lovely man to meet and talk to. Condolences to his family.

[@kelvincarr6172]

Brought a tear to my eyes when i heard .Loved watching this fella on match of the day,highlight of the week. Huddersfield Town fan

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

Blade here, R.I.P Norman, a genuine character of the game..

[@kevinmalley619]

Rip Norman club legend in a wonderful era Kev, Celtic fan

[@lenbillington9114]

We have lost a true legend in Norman Hunter, a great footballer and a great guy he will be sorely missed by all Leeds fans and fans from other clubs as well who recognise a quality player.RIP Norman you were the best God Bless You ⚽️⚽️

[@kevindavis7161]

He could play could Norman, hard tackle, good distribution, read the game so well,true legend of my childhood, sad day.

[@arthurfallowfield6133]

I first saw Norman Hunter play in October 1965 when my mate and I were invited to spend a weekend in Leeds with a lovely couple we met on holiday in Rimini, the weekend to take in the match between Leeds and the mighty Cobblers. The Cobbs were winning 1-0 but Leeds went on to knock in the odd six goals but the weekend was fantastic. We witnessed the best Chinese meal I have ever tasted as well as witnessing the best central defender I have ever seen (and would ever see) in Norman. One thing that amazed me was his coolness and his distribution. not common for a central defender in those days. I saw Leeds many times over the Revie era and Norman was always superb. Very, very sad today.

[@chrisblanchard3882]

He had a sweet left foot. It was a pleasure going to watch the legendary Norman Hunter. RIP.

[@chrisblanchard3882]

Nick Martin yes I think I remember that and it could have been on his right foot too. I think about him being a hard man in defence and I doubt some of his tackles would be allowed these days. He used to go in with both feet. But he had great skills and if it wasn’t for Bobby Moore he may well could have earned more caps for England.

[@ambadad]

Thank you. He deserves to be remembered for the quality he had. You don't have your peers choosing you as their inaugural player of the year for nothing. I'm just so gutted today.

[@patriciabracken7546]

A legend Norman Hunter. It still brings a tear to my eye.. They don't make em like that anymore. Norman and all the other legends Leeds United players.. We 're looking down on Elland road. Smiling now we have gone back to premier league.. Always remembered all those legends.. Bless u all.

[@nicholasdavies8795]

Saw this legend many times in the late 60's and early 70's ....... a proper hard footballer and dedicated to his profession . RIP !

[@johnmyers9777]

1 of the most genuine players I've ever watched ! He was total class and he was a very hard player but 4 that he gave and took without complaint ! Leeds united at that time were exceptional 1 of the best sides I've ever seen ! Sad 2 see Norman gan the journey but he will be fondly remembered ! RIP Norman hunter !

[@converse91970]

A great player for Leeds United - RIP.

[@thetruth8253]

remember like yesterday watching leeds vs sunderland fa cup final, i was 8 years old, RIP Norman hunter from a spurs fan.....

[@daveweststand3508]

Chelsea and Leeds fans are both so sad at the loss of our true legends. The CAT and Norman HUNTER.!!! Will be sorely missed. Us true fans grew up with these icons and we will never forget them or those heady days.!! Today's players are woosies that can't hold a candle to our famous Legends.

[@finn-fredriklange6610]

RIP Norman Hunter ❤️❤️❤️😢

[@davidedbrooke9324]

I love the advert in that program! Reliable and durable as Norman hunter! Volvo!

[@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit]

That team are etched so deeply in my memory. As a small boy I wanted to be like Peter Lorimer but as a man it was Hunter who I tried to emulate.

[@nickmullerITFC78]

Great player RIP

[@saxonpagan]

Thank you for this excellent tribute. I enjoyed every second of the video.

[@steakandsidjustleeds]

Thank you..

[@salforlad64]

Respect to a great player. A tough man

[@robertlepper5460]

I love the pat on the head after he has just taken Billy Bremner out

[@polygamous1]

We all have our own favourites n for me Don Revie's Leeds United of the 70s was the Best club side on earth not forgetting the Leeds magnificent 7 who went to the world cup with England, too many bad decisions against them too

[@mickpopz7690]

Barnsley fc ere legend norman like all the boys in that team an every other team when football was football

[@stevelufc64]

Rip stormin Norman

[@wayneboyall608]

RIP Norman , just for you leeds will be a premiership side next season, radrizanni has said

[@gerryquinn5578]

Today, he would get a yellow card before he even got on the pitch.

[@stephenmooney327]

norman was a legend and a great club man saw him live Celtic Leeds 1970 semi final and Scotland England 1972 he typified British football of that era honest hard and skilful

[@gerryryan]

Great Bloke Great Player RIP

[@beatlebrian4404]

Sorry for all Leeds fans for your sad loss I am a man united fan but I know Norman was Leeds 100% he used to frighten the shit out of us! those were the days God bless you Mr Norman Hunter.

[@portcullis5622]

Well said.

[@georgeohwell8481]

Nice one fella!

[@leedsladthewhiteslad4122]

ITS great to see all true football fans giving this man your honest and true thoughts he would have loved seeing them thanks to you all football lives on and so do all our legends of this great game S.E Perth WA

[@luluchuk120]

Thanks from a Leeds fan.he was a legend.

[@nicklewis1882]

beatle brian Your comment just goes to show how, when the rubber hits the road, 'opposing' fans really are all on the same side! Respect.

[@jakobvartdal4590]

R.i.P. Norman

[@walkingphotos]

RIP Norman, you were a fabulous footballer and more importantly, a great guy.

[@madman2028]

Fantastic Gentleman. R.I.P. You will allways be Remembered.

[@sandcastlejim]

i think the nickname does him a disservice. much better than others like chopper harris, and tommy smith. a lot more than a hardman.

[@stephenheard6621]

Met Norman at a corporate at Man City v Ajax was looking over to him saying to myself go on ask him finally plucked up the courage and walked over to him and said who was hardest to or chopper Harris reply what do think ! Great footballer extremely nice guy rip glad I had the chance to meet him rip !

[@paulward4572]

Rip great player

[@wardis8303]

RIP Norman, keep biting the legs up there 🙏🙏👌👌

[@perirgensolsson3673]

saw quite a lot of leeds games in sweden (on telly tipsextra) my fvourite player billy bremner,not to confuse with rockpile basist

[@thegranddilligaf]

Goodbye to Big Jack too.

[@regfox2000]

⚽️💛💙Norman Hunter💙💛⚽️

[@barnbersonol]

Unfortunately I only remember Norm for getting skinned on the halfway line in the Poland match and grew up hating him. Dont I feel bad now!

[@ysgol3]

Still moaning about the WBA decision, still wrong about it, it was a perfectly good goal. RIP though.

[@converse91970]

ysgol3 If you speak to Eddie Gray, he also says it was a good goal!

[@woonchungliong4173]

Norman Hunter cannot be compared to Samad Allapitchay from Singapore who once played for Brazil in 1970 along with PELE!

[@johnwalsh1990]

You're a fucking arse,show some respect.

[@CB-xr1eg]

WTF?

[@regfox2000]

✊💦

[@julianpotentate5942]

cheat like his boss and team mates rotten to the core love from mufc

[@woonchungliong4173]

I thought Norman Hunter was a fair tackler but after watching some old matches, I found out he's a very dirty player!

[@paulmoseley8094]

What a complete idiot, you obviously no nothing whatsoever ever about the English game & certainly not from era when that's what it was. You would have to understand that it was hard, it was physical & overall highly entertaining. Without hesitation Norman Hunter was an outstanding talented player who just happened to also be very competitive. Rip LENGEND. Unlike the Leg Ends that now frequent the multi-national dross that is the Premier league.

[@woonchungliong4173]

@@paulmoseley8094: But he can't compare with Claudio Gentile of Italy or Ronald Koeman of Holland! Even Johan Cruyff was better than him! TQ

[@brianritchie2998]

@@woonchungliong4173your a fucking Prick

[@regfox2000]

😀✊💦

[@leedsladthewhiteslad4122]

@@woonchungliong4173 one hug low why don't you start to look at proper football on you tube then you will educate yourself on who can play a mans game. you must have plenty of time to spare as kids all over the world are at home thanks to you guys.....

[@sullyboy1974]

RIP Norman Hunter, Hardman, but an extremely talented footballer. God bless from a Celtic fan.

[@AndymAndym-cm6uf]

I was born in 1975 ,so Norman was in his prime and doing his stuff long before my time,but I'm something of a Leeds Utd geek ( yet another Celtic fan).ive read and watched just about anything there is to find about Leeds at that time. Interviews with Norman were always the best; This graceful bear on the pitch ,and the kind ,successful man in his retirement.Knew he had been diagnosed ,but saddened to hear the news yesterday. Keep biting Norman.rip

[@mick6370]

RIP Norman another childhood hero of mine gone 😢

[@maxbronzebridge7800]

RIP Legend. Respect from a Liverpool fan

[@younglock5499]

God rest him...What a Legend...Celtic fan.

[@alphaomega3074]

Man City fan of 50 years . Norman could play and so could the team he played for nobody of my era will ever forget Leeds United v Southampton 1972 .

[@portcullis5622]

Well said.

[@markhall7117]

Here, here wonder what some Man City fans think of his right hook on City Legend Franny Lee when he was at Derby?

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@markhall7117 *Hear Hear* Can't imagine Man City fans would be bothered about Norm clobbering the diving _Lee Won Pen_ when he was at Derby.

[@markhall7117]

@@CB-xr1eg Fair do's good right hook!

[@LG-kl3co]

Miss you Norm, hope you Billy and Paul find time for a kick about...RIP

[@dazo69]

Birmingham supporter, and was sad to hear the news Big Norm had passed who was a total legend. Absolute gent off the field, hard as nails but man could he play too. RIP.

[@gabbsdad]

Bristol City fan here. Norman was well thought of and respected as a gentlemen from his time playing for us. Sad to here his passing!

[@sovaine]

Norman Hunter...icon and legend a hard footballer...RIP Norman.

[@tonynesbit9673]

A great guy and really good footballer in a great Leeds side, r.i.p. mate,from Everton football club.

[@peterscott2937]

Man Utd fan in peace, was in the Stretford end many moons ago when we had a corner and Leeds were defending. The United fans went full on 'Norman Hunter is a w....r is a w....r' to which he very quickly came up from a hunch and flicked two V fingers at us. Loved it, would be banned for a year nowadays. RIP Norman.

[@duncansmith8992]

peter scott Great story. Thanks👍

[@anguswalsh2387]

A very good tribute, “bite your legs”. (1943-2020)

[@steakandsidjustleeds]

Thank you..

[@davemac3855]

Sad news...Old school no messing...RIP

[@dk5468]

Rest in Peace. A true Leeds legend and part of the Leeds family forever. MoT from Western Australia

[@dave2261]

The Leeds United worldwide fanbase we know today was established due to that great Revie team and Norman Hunter played a massive part. A true legend of the 'Super Leeds' era. RIP.

[@andrewwebster2598]

What a loss. And what a player in such a great Leeds team. RIP Big Man

[@Turrican60]

A great player, back in the day. Much respect from a Wolves fan who saw this guy play. Condolences to Norman's family, friends, Leeds United FC and all Leeds fans who had the pleasure of seeing the gentleman in action. RIP, 'Bites Yer Legs'.

[@ccs1711]

Very Sad another legend ⚽️ legend has passed away Norman Hunter great footballer, great left foot, and always gave 100% on the pitch. I will always remember the FA Cup final and the Banner someone made said "Norman Hunter Bites Your Legs" and Norman Scott Bites Your Pillow" 🤣😂😆 still makes me chuckle 😆 R.I.P Norman 👍

[@miesuki]

Love Super Leeds since I was a little kid Norman, you were a true legend and hero of that golden era Really really saddened by the news RIP Norman Will miss you much

[@hulmerist4297]

Sad end to such a glorious guy, so much more than "Bite yer legs," the guy was a footballer, he could play.

[@johnreed3638]

Norman Hunter was a Class act all through his Leeds career. Mind you it was a far better game back then, a lot more physical. RIP.

[@douglaspell1506]

What a great player was Norman Hunter, rest in peace No. 6!

[@Isleofskye]

R I P.....Norman from a long term Millwall fan....

[@CB-xr1eg]

So you're a millwall fan, no wonder we don't get on!😐😂

[@Isleofskye]

First match: December, 1962 beat Hull City 5/1 and been downhill ever since :) Between 1963-1993 until The Old Den closed I missed 6 Home games. Gradually lost interest as I was used to the freedom to stand and move around and passion of that Stadium and hated sitting down in one place at The New Den. Now only go as a "Glory Hunter " which sounds a contradiction in terms for a Millwall fan though we have been to Wembley 4 or 5 times in the last 10 years. Went to 82 Away grounds including Leeds when we won 2/1 on 6/4/88 in our Promotion year to The Promised Land after 103 years. Stayed at Holmfirth....:)

[@daveatkinson1803]

RIP Norman another of the greats no longer with us

[@DOCTORDROTT]

rip Norman ,

[@stevenwhite9408]

Rip Norman hunter.. A true legend of the game.. Ncfc

[@mohdazmi10]

RIP Norman. from us Leeds fans in Malaysia :-(

[@patrickoneillmcfinnigan7664]

Cheers bro Leeds fan from Indonesia

[@user-oz3ps5mp6v]

MOT with ALL Leeds United fans

[@saatibrahim5420]

RIP Norman Hunter. English football fan from Singapore.

[@peterleeson1750]

I loved the guy as a kid , my condolences to his family.

[@louisdnd934]

4:28 HAHAHAHA what the hell was he trying to do, no one beats Norman, RIP legend 💛💙

[@oldskoolfool141]

He was so versatile, shins, kneecaps, calf muscles, ankle bones, he could break the lot lol Just joking, RIP big fella

[@dannylong1986]

Legend

[@AndyMartin401]

R.I.P. NORMAN HUNTER

[@ShaunFrere1]

Norman Hunter. A great player and servant at the club he loved, Leeds United, and the club and supporters loved him. God bless you Norman RIP and thank you for the memories.

[@stephencunningham6557]

Class act, hard, but that was only a small part of his game.

[@1061andy]

Great little film - keep biting Nornan.

[@steakandsidjustleeds]

Thank you..

[@mrstamp5121]

@@steakandsidjustleeds Ear ar Lad Norman was my hero as a kid so decided on his passin that I’d get tattoo on me hand but wanna put his number underneath so is it 5 or 6 ?

[@steakandsidjustleeds]

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[@nico29568]

Great Player

[@hussainalshammari5262]

so sad day for the football and leeds fans by lossing the legend Norman Hunter

[@RodrigoPicolomini]

😭

[@andrewpage3135]

Top man we go up for sure now alaw

[@Del-yv1qy]

I will never forget the fist fight with Franny Lee but aside from that he was a notable player ,rip.

[@marccarter1350]

Joint Bristol City in 1976. Was great to see him play as a young lad for my time in the top flight.

[@paulmadeley644]

Atlético fan. RIP Norman Hunter and Trevor Cherry. Atlético Madrid and Leeds, two clubs deserve an European Cup.

[@markstevenfall]

R.I.P. Norman from a Derby County fan and child of the 60's. I still remember you and Franny Lee going at it down the tunnel and into The News of the World headlines the following day when football was all that mattered and you guys wore your hearts on your sleeves and played for the fans, not the agents, WAGs and accountants. Glad you and Franny ended up the best of friends.🍻 With sincere respect and heartfelt thanks...😢

[@user-oz3ps5mp6v]

Wouldn't it be magic if we get promoted...back fighting and playing other legendary teams again just like the old days.. RIP Hunter

[@saatibrahim5420]

English football was great in the 70s. The players played with passion. They tackle hard but fair. Most important of all they are gentlemen unlike the unsportmanship characters of most players today.

[@leighparish-church3052]

I had the privilege of watching Norman play at Bristol City. He was a fantastic professional with a great deal more to him than his reputation suggested. He was a really nice bloke too. RIP big man