Love Norman's stories, I can totally relate to the one about a bursting appendix. It happened to me when my old thai boxing coach threw a knee to the left side of my stomach, the shockwave travelled across and burst my appendix on the right hand side. I passed out from the pain and nearly died 2 days later from sepsis. It was no joke!
My brother Bryan was not what I'd call a hard man, but I've seen him sort a few people out that deserved it. He looked like you but with a bit more hair. He was able to sort a lot of problems out just by the way he looked. He died from complications of a brain tumor. He lived like a man and died like a man. A blood clot settled on his main artery and his legs went. He dragged himself to his phone and called me. He then dragged himself to his dog and locked it in a bedroom so it wouldn't be shot by the police if I didn't get there first. By then another clot settled and he lost his left arm. He still managed to drag himself to the front door and unlock it for the ambulance. I got there just before the ambulance. He'd cut his head and elbow when he went down. There was blood all over the floor. His last words before they put him in the ambulance for his final journey was make sure my dog is all right. I've seen a few of your videos of the hard men you've known. My little brother was the hardest man I've ever known personally. Thanks. I enjoy your videos.
Gentlemen with old school values, rare in men these days especially dudes Matt's age. No bullshit, straight down the line with manners and morals not geezers to take liberties with though...but you shouldn't take liberties with any man period
Matt , so glad your giving Norman a platform because it's shows what a decent fella he is. I had the wrong impression of him from the boxing video where he was trying to fight the crowd.
Thank you Steve. I'm really glad to hear that. And that is a big part of why I wanted people to see the real Norman. I saw a lot of negative comments, so really wanted to step in , and show Norman as himself. Thank you mate 🥊👊
I think he could be brown bread but not sure. His old man was a notorious face Frank 'Iceman' McPhee who was shot by a sniper in front of him when he was 10
Love these vlogs with big Norman Matt . Really really interesting , priceless conversation . They don’t make folk like Norman nowadays real true life Character !
Love the way you bring the good side of these hard Men out,they fought other hard lads up for it,love the old stories,old ppl are living History,my grandfather started telling me a story once about his time as rearend gunner in Lancaster in the pub having a quiet bevy,i never knew he served in WW2,that's why i think back in 50's/60's the gangs started up England,ppl back from the war, ordinary life was boring,old buddies got together to do jobs,they had the skills and discipline and loads of bottle.
thank you norman, matt, another bloody good listen, i have said it before you two doing these episodes are gems and i look forward to them very much ( iam sure along with plenty of others ), keep up the good work matt with your channel, also you are a natural behind the camera norman.
Matt is the hands down the most tuff man I’ve ever met but equally the biggest gentleman I’ve met, seen first hand guys bump into him on nights out and spill his drink all over him, but would still offer them one back knowing it wasn’t his fault, could of quite easily put it on them but was humble, love reading these positive comments! He’s one of the most tuff men in London but is so well liked and respected not because of his ferociousness but mostly because of his personality and character of being a nice humble man, think his channel is brilliant for showing proper tuff man have great personalities, and he hates bullies so is great karma for those types ! Proud to say he’s my mate, inspiring to many in mk and done so much for charity’s also ! Keep it up brother 😎🤜🏻
Yes yes I bet norms still been talking from the other day,bless him,we all need more ppl who don't take themselves to serious in life , especially on RU-vid 🙏🏼👍🏼
Norman is a character love his engery and sense of humour to many constantly playing the hard man on RU-vid good watching someone showing their other side 👍
I remember Billy from in the 80’s when I was only a teenager. He served time with my dad and met him at my Dads flat in St Helen’s when they both got out. Very unassuming but my dad told me he thought like a street dog. Eyes, mouth, nose, throat, the lot. Never heard my old fella speak highly of many a man but he respected Billy. Said he was fearless. Good to hear Norman and quality content as per norm Matt 👌
Big Norman’s a legend, he is like that crazy uncle everyone has, the sort you see once every few years at family functions, the sort when you were 15 year old would buy you a pint and tell you “don’t let your parents catch you with that” 😂
Norman's such a genuine bloke, love hearing his stories. I bet there'd be quite a few people who would come to his aid if he ever asked for help! Happy Christmas everyone, I for one am going to try and get fit and healthy next year, and stop doing the same old bullshit. Love the videos brother, have a good one.
I've known Norman for 30 years he's one of the best and I love him to bits. We've had some laughs and some stood back to back with each other in some situations. Glad to see you Norm all the best Buddy. Vic Bellamy.
I've read Norman's book, really enjoyed it, but like Steve said, definitely think a lot more of him from watching your interviews with him Matt. What a top bloke he is. Though it sometimes appears easier to get blood out of a stone, than a direct answer to your question, which is quite comical.
Nah purple aki thats him member his name when i was a kid and am over 50 defo the one gym head yeah might be a 1000 like the guy said but hes black purps mad defo him everbody knows him
After 30 years on the doors and looking after famous folks, its good to hear the stories. Most folks have no idea. As i get older, i find i talk less about the stuff that forged us and more about the outrageously funny stuff that haplend along the way. But we are who we are, a mixed bag of nuts really 😉👍😂
I gather NC, can back it up, I'm about same age as yourselves & I have to applaud NC, what a nice guy talking about being a bouncer & defusing situations rather than fighting that comes with maturity I know exactly what he means. Top dudes both of yous.
Top video Matt. What I like about Norman is that even though he is talking about violent incidents, he is almost apologising for that side of himself in the same breath. A proper fighter, with a gentleman's attitude. The way he barged into you, catching you unawares, was hilarious. It was like the sort of thing brothers do to each other for a laugh. Good luck to you, Norman and both your families 🥊🥊
Thank you very much. We both want to deter people from Violence. And even the little back fist he gave me, Knocked me off balance 🤣 He's very strong even now. 🥊👊
Love these uploads with Norman and yourself your like the hard version of ant and Dec haha only problem is i need more more more haha that 11 mins felt like 2 need to do them longer lol thanks for the content mate 👍
You two need to get on the comedy circuit absolutely mint people. I love listening to you both can't believe how nice and respectful yous are have you always been the same or have you mellowed with age 😅👍🥊
Matt it’s lovely how you handle Norman. You allow him to tell his stories and ask the right questions at the right time whilst respecting the man’s dignity. Normans such a nice man and a legend but he never slags anyone off. You know Matt they say that the art of great conversation is the ability to listen whilst throwing in the odd question to keep the conversation going. To many podcasters just talk to much and just don’t get it.
As we cowboys in the west US would say - Normon is a hoot . Funny guy . I'd like to know what you fighters over there are eating , work history and what you do for a workout. Over here , it's beef and potatoes ,plenty of raw veggies and a fair amount of beer. Thanks for your video Matt .
Pissed myself when I saw Big Purps (Purple Aki) in the title. As Kids we used to run away from him as he prowled Greater Machester. Rumour has it my Cousin Neil Moran and his mates give him a good hiding one day. Great video. Norman is a cracking fella.
A guy called Dixon Butts. He had a tremendous southpaw style that only certain men dreamt of. A peculiar man really... apparently he lost both testicles during a no holds barred barnstormer, yet he still came out on top during that eventful afternoon in Gainsborough. Lenny was indeed fearful!
I would have luv to see Norman play our American football 😆, he would have been smashing people left and right. All the best 2 the both of u2. HAPPY HOLIDAYS BOYS. 👍🇺🇲🗽🏴👍
Wow Norman you are probably talking about my very good late friend John Macphee the other brother huge monutain with a big beard and the room shook when his voice bellowed He, was my very close friend in the last 3-4 years of his life seen him most days, He was a well feared man by all been in and out of prison, faught everyone was fearless even came up against some of the Quality street gang, he was fearered,, even became a mercinary in Croatia has a book out about this, The man seriously had a heart of gold was a true protector. He played in some of the scotish battle reconstrucions as he was a huge man mountain and was actual related to one of the ancient clans so fit right in.. The stories he would tell were engrossing you couldnt turn away but this was his actual life. I miss that man.. I have bits of Johns new book he was writting before he died he gave me and another one of his friends photo copies of loads of the bits that were to be in the new book, maybe you could do something with them? (god rest his soul) John passed away 3 years ago, I am still best good friends with his eldest son Armane.. Yes Billy, Alex and John MacPhee and they have a sister too.. I think there may only be one of the brothers still alive. If you need to get intouch with them, get back to me and I will arange it..
How's the day been Champ.. I'm telling you.. this is the stuff of Netflix.. He's some pup...what a character..you tell him the next time you see him...we luv him .. he's a precious man and it's just top to see him in great form...I would luv to meet him , I' tell you I'd be absorbing ever last word he spoke.. A good man.. Listen champ...I'm just made up for you...your storming the airwaves with your great channel...brand new mate ..just brand new.. If you ever need reminder and are ever in doubt...just look at the reply I sent the other day....the one with Katie behind you in the snow.. Change nothing CHAMP.. GB..Ted
Proper easy to assume that all these call out fellas,traveling fellas or not are just giving it the big un on camera........but some people are just bred that way or get that way through life experiences. All respect to any man who's willing to drop the tools and have a ' fair go' Win..Lose ....or Draw. In terms of ' gypsy/traveller' fights.......what about 'Smith vs Mason'.... How many of yous have watched that??? It's on RU-vid........Proper way to settle it. MASSIVE RESPECT to both of them fellas.💥💥💥💥
Billy and Alex was from Salford had a big shout back in the day and Norman is spot on billy could fight but Alex was the one to be very careful off he lived in the flats in Salford on about the 5th floor and would put his shoe on the window sill to let you know if he was in
Norman reminds me of a mate of mine, challenged a group of lads to a thumb war after they got rowdy it basically put a stop to the aggro because they were confused 😂
