Norman “bite you legs” Hunter passes away aged 76 after contracting Covid 19. He had 14 years with Leeds Utd. and was a member of the 1966 World Cup squad.
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R.I.P. Norman Hunter.
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One of the greats, as a Newcastle supporter in the late 60's,70's I remember him and the great Leeds team of the era well.
Very sad, just listening to the lads on Talksport discussing his career. Over 700 games for Leeds, can you see any present day players getting that many matches in for one team. Doubt it.
A true legend.
A true legend.
A sad loss , a great player in what I consider as Leeds greatest team , just my opinion .
He was known as one of the games hard men, but Norman could play a bit too. Vastly underrated and would have won more international caps if he wasn't competing with the great Bobby Moore
And his Leeds team mate Jackie Charlton.
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RIP Norman , a true Leeds legend MOT
RIP Norman Hunter
The LGI is Leeds General Infirmary
The LGI is Leeds General Infirmary
Watched the matches both at Elland Road and at the Baseball Ground between the two teams of the era. Leeds, two League Titles, Derby, two League Titles. It was always a battle with great players on both sides. Of course when Derby had just won the league in 1975 I was at the match to see the 'fraca' when Hunter and Franny Lee were sent off. It regularly appears on tv reports from the time!
I was listening to Talksport this week and they were discussing referee Michael Oliver's review of the Leeds Utd v Chelsea 1970 FA Cup Final in The Telegraph.
Michael Oliver refereed the vintage game using current FA guidelines and it makes interesting reading / listening
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...chael-oliver-issues-11-red-cards-re-referees/
Michael Oliver refereed the vintage game using current FA guidelines and it makes interesting reading / listening
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...chael-oliver-issues-11-red-cards-re-referees/