BILLY WHITEHURST the most FEARED, BRUTAL, and DANGEROUS Striker in 80's & 90's British Football.

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  • Billy Whitehurst was known as the Hardest Man in Football in the 1980's and 1990's.
    It was a different era for football, and there were a lot of tough men on the pitch. Billy Whitehurst was known as the Toughest.
    Billy was a dangerous footballer , who really did strike fear in to his opposition.
    Billy would have illegal Bare Knuckle fights for money , and was involved in numerous bar room brawls.
    Unapologetic in his actions, he was a footballer , and a man of a different era.
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  • @dtiebel9794
    @dtiebel9794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Best wishes matt. I've been in bed almost 18 months. I'm ex service and an ex amature boxer. Mental health is a killer. I've just started getting about and lifting pathetic weights in the gym. You just got to keep pushing

    • @jamiewilson5679
      @jamiewilson5679 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have to start somewhere bud ,keep yew a troshern bor.👍👊🇬🇧

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Ah thank you mate
      And well done on getting back on track.
      As long as we put one foot in front of the other, and keep going and keep trying
      🥊👍

    • @dtiebel9794
      @dtiebel9794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@mattlegg1976 see this is why I love your channel. Your humble and down to earth. I can't belive a heavyweight who fought joshua has time to talk to me. I've watched all your videos while I've been stuck in the mud and it's helped me. You make a difforence to people

    • @dtiebel9794
      @dtiebel9794 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jamiewilson5679 thank you brother.

    • @wingcommanderdaltonwalton67
      @wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lifting is so good for your mental strength,well done on making a start. Forget about what you could lift and forget about what others are lifting. Try a weight that lets you do 15- 25 reps and push it till your insides drop out! Matt is a class act! Try Richard Politino on TH-cam,helped me get back into lifting,good luck to you in the future 🥊🥊🥊🥊

  • @rickharrison6325
    @rickharrison6325 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hiya Matt..I worked with Billy and let me tell you this, Hes an absolute great great bloke you couldn't wish to meet a nicer down to earth fella absolute gent..Rick

    • @marclyons8637
      @marclyons8637 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1000% accurate assessment of Big Bill. Gent!

  • @nottsspur5903
    @nottsspur5903 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Rambo Billy - about time someome did a full podcast with him

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll have a look 👍🥊

    • @nottsspur5903
      @nottsspur5903 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattlegg1976 You're the man to do it - get Billy on your channel

    • @matthewmcgraw5541
      @matthewmcgraw5541 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hes been asked by undr the cosh but wont!

  • @richardswift6008
    @richardswift6008 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for that shout out to Billy Matt !.. god bless you and stay positive . Take care big man 😊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries
      Thank you 🥊👍

  • @johnd8538
    @johnd8538 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I'm a Blade from Sheffield Matt, Billy was a hard player, a proper south yorkshireman.
    Motivation's hard to find when you turn 50, I'm 56 now, I've grafted hard on the roads and buildings till a few years ago, my body tells me so aswell! Hang in there, when you're down you're learning, growing stronger...even though it dunt feel like it at the time.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nice one John, thank you mate 👍🥊

    • @davidemelia6296
      @davidemelia6296 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Get into the tai chi, mate, it's good exercise for people who have a lot of injuries from a life of hard work.

    • @johnd8538
      @johnd8538 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're more than welcome Matty.

    • @hagler7
      @hagler7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Stay strong John, I am Approaching 63 and make dsily time to do the bread and butter push ups and pull ups and throw some leather on the heavy bag, it really helps me mentally as well as physically. Keep going brother, keep going 🥊

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Look after ur Health..And I know u work out,but I would suggest look into YOGA...Done slowly & correctly it's a very hard workout,but it's also good for a person's Mental State..Check it out& I wish u all the best!👍 from Vegas!

  • @chrismarsden627
    @chrismarsden627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very brave to speak about your own journey through life at the end It will resonate with a lot of the people who watch you, welcome back and keep up the great work 🫡

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Chris. I hope it does resonate, and show people it's ok to talk.
      Thank you very much for the message 🥊👍

  • @JimBow-d2y
    @JimBow-d2y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Nice one Matt, heard the stories about Billy and what a tough bloke he is. Good to see you back with the videos and hope your health recovery continues.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one, thank you 🥊👍

  • @geordiemod4149
    @geordiemod4149 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I remember watching him playing for Newcastle, great tough player 💪 I remember watching him in a Derby against tge mackems at St James Park. He went in for a challenge with there centre half and absolutely flattened him , the centre half kept away from him the rest of the game , he was like a train brilliant memories 👏

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣 Thank you for the message 🥊👍

    • @petersmith9470
      @petersmith9470 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was Paul Bracewell he clattered, ironic that it was Paul Bracewell who ended up playing for the toon

  • @samh7948
    @samh7948 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hope you feel better Matt.. your channel is fantastic.. such a humble bloke and always bring these characters alive in your videos. Great job mate

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thank you Sam, that means a lot 👍🥊

  • @Mewltow
    @Mewltow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Brilliant video Matty. Been waiting for a book about Billy for a long time. I even contacted the guy who was writing it. So glad to see they finaly got it out. Will be buying that after typing this.
    Matty. Sorry to hear youve not been 100% mate. You gave me some kind words after commenting that your videos were one of the things keeping me going through some sad times recently. The lowest ive ever been. Your kind words gave me a big boost. Thank you. Id never have thought I could get that low, I now realise how crap it is when people get like this. In reality I still am going through it, but coping day to day.
    Family and friends were a great help when I let them be, but little wins make you smile, like watching your content on here.
    So from me to you, you have my heartfelt thanks.
    Something stuck with me when watching Vinnie in his series recently after talking about his loss.
    He said you have to 'wake up punching'.
    Its all we can do sometimes.
    You take care of yourself. We certainly care about you Matty.
    Top man you are.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thank you so much for saying that, it means a lot to me.
      I hope things are getting better for you. It can be tough sometimes, but I love that 'wake up punching '
      thats exactly it.
      Have a great week my friend
      👍🥊

    • @Mewltow
      @Mewltow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattlegg1976 you too buddy. We will get through it. Was thinking of trying to ask Vinnie to write it for me in his writing and have it as my first Tattoo.
      Something i could look at when im down to motivate me.
      Maybe i should get you to write it for me instead ?
      Again, thanks for the kind words. They do mean a lot.

  • @paulalawton4523
    @paulalawton4523 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hope you feel better soon Matt, we all get down sometimes. Keep smiling.x

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you Paula. That means a lot x

  • @enquirer2.0
    @enquirer2.0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Glad ur back and on mend brother your health and happiness the main thing and your the best channel out there bar none. Thanks for the shout out 👊🥊💚

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Brother. And vice versa mate . You're putting out quality content 🥊👍💙

  • @marksimmo8626
    @marksimmo8626 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great up load matt as always glad your feeling better pal 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Mark
      I hope you're well 🥊👍

  • @JonathanHarrison-u2u
    @JonathanHarrison-u2u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s good to see you back on TH-cam Matt, I also suffer with my mental health, it’s not easy, but I just try and keep myself busy. Take care.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you mate. I hope you're well now.
      I've just been bought a new bike for my Birthday, so I'm so happy to be out biking in the country again.
      That's one of the things I need to keep myself relaxed.
      Nature, healthy eating, working, no alcohol etc,
      All the components to keep on top of things.
      All the best, and thank you 🥊👍

  • @RonnieHardy-v1n
    @RonnieHardy-v1n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you Matt you pulled it out top draw once again💯sorry to hear that you been struggling mate, all I can say your content helps me❤🙏👍so nice one please keep spreading your message 👊⭐️♦️👌👍🥇it’s powerful 🌪️⚡️

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ah thank you very much. I'm glad my honesty helps in any way.
      Too many people don't talk about certain things.
      I hope you're ok
      🥊👍👊❤️

    • @RonnieHardy-v1n
      @RonnieHardy-v1n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I’m getting there matt it has been struggle for me and my family for last few years but on woods and up woods now, literally learning to lay bricks properly at 42 in Colage but really loving it.cheers for reply means the world.really hope kev’s gets out soon.nightmare for the bloke and his family an people cheers Ron

  • @TheStuport
    @TheStuport 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Smashing story Matt! Sorry to hear you have been under par physically. We ALL forget how feeling even keel is awesome until we get bogged down with an illness. My sons and myself are pleased you got the black clouds to go away and are up and about mate. As always your Fans appreciate you keeping your REAL in your REEL and sharing private feelings with us. On a personal note, I have always loved following British Football more than American soccer! More characters and action over in The UK! Keep Strutting and we ALL enjoy seeing that Sly Devilish Matt Grin from time to time as well my man! Cheers From Across The Pond In COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol, thank you mate, I always appreciate your message. That made laugh aswell.
      I hope you're all well, please say hi to the boys.
      👊🥊👍

    • @TheStuport
      @TheStuport 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattlegg1976 My boys wanted you to please tell Kevin that they are keeping him in their prayers and sending positive thoughts towards him daily! They both also wanted me to say Thank You on their behalf! 😀

  • @wayne59
    @wayne59 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Always an enjoyable watch keep them coming.👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Wayne 👍🥊

  • @wayne5508
    @wayne5508 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That was a great video. Billy Whitehurst is a real one. Glad your doing better, life gets to us all at some stage...

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one Wayne. Thank you for that mate. I hope you're well 🥊👍

  • @kevindilks3092
    @kevindilks3092 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video Matt I am a derby fan who saw billy play live a few times hard as nails who feared no one and looked after his teammates.hope you are feeling better.respect as always pal.

  • @Stratsrule
    @Stratsrule 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had only heard Billy’s name in a interview a few times. This video lets me know more about him. I’m from Alabama USA and always been interested in y’all hard hitters from across the pond. Thanks again for the content.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear from you over in the States, thank you 👊👍

  • @aitutaki50
    @aitutaki50 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Matt...I could tell something was off as soon as I started watching this video...I haven’t been well myself lately, so I haven’t been watching your videos...I appreciate your honesty & I greatly respect your efforts at pushing through & making this video! And, it's an excellent video in it's own right--very interesting to hear about the hardest man in football...you're getting back on track now mate...please keep pushing...I'm all the way out here in San Diego, & your videos are inspiring to me, & I've been fighting my entire life, since my early days in Philadelphia

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. It really makes me happy to think I've inspired you all the way over in San Diego.
      I hope you're feeling better, things always get better remember 👍💪
      I'll get back on a live tomorrow and if you're around, I'm interviewing Michael Franzese on my channel Thursday at 7pm.
      I haven't announced it yet, so your the first to know.
      It'll be great to see you in the chat.
      All the best and thank you again.
      🥊👍💪

  • @davidstruggnell7296
    @davidstruggnell7296 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your a good man ,matt wish you well,i get inspiration from you and people that seem genuine ,all the best

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  หลายเดือนก่อน

      David, thank you so much. You're a true gentleman 🥊👊❤️

  • @scotthowes6560
    @scotthowes6560 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to hear your feeling better! Don't let life get you down. I was 4 hour's from death 6 weeks ago enjoy life.. remember we die once but live everyday make the most of it.. Great video

  • @longshanks4269
    @longshanks4269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just a few words to say keep 'hanging in there' matt. Your a great bloke with a great youtube channel and hope things go well for you mate. Take good care of yourself and keep up the great work with your channel 👍

  • @davidcochrane9287
    @davidcochrane9287 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to see you are feeling better Matt .Always respect from me here in Glasgow. Davie .🎉

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Davie, thank you mate 🥊👍

  • @Tyreman22
    @Tyreman22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Good to have you back

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much 🥊👍

  • @gemma.l
    @gemma.l 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sorry to hear you've been struggling Matt, it happens. Pleased you're feeling better and got that positive mindset back, back out in the fresh air and training again.
    Loved the video, love the old school football ones, they cover all these on podcast under the cosh.
    It's crazy to think these days players are diving all over and crying over the slightest touch, madness.
    Sending love to you, Katy and the boys.
    Look after yourself, your health and happiness comes before anything else.
    💙🥊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Gemma, I hope you and the family are well..
      It's been 10 years since I felt like that.
      Hopefully all done and dusted now.
      Yeah they were a different breed black then. Especially people like Billy, lol.
      Love to you all 🥊👍💙

  • @Blinkandyoullmissitpodcast
    @Blinkandyoullmissitpodcast 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video as usual Matt. Hope You feeling better soon mate. Love & Respect from Glasgow 💙 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Blink,
      great to hear from you mate, thank you.
      I hope you're well mate.
      And if you're still up for it, I'd love to do a live chat one day soon.
      Love and respect 🥊💙

  • @michaeltaylor2449
    @michaeltaylor2449 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the 80s and 90s were CLASS the best years thanks for sharing Matt 😉👌

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching 👍🥊

  • @kevinbeck-vl9ch
    @kevinbeck-vl9ch 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great stories about Billy a real footballer, not many like Billy anymore, great video 👍👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching 🥊👍

  • @kj-dx7ms
    @kj-dx7ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed this Matt. I am a blade and net Billy a few times when he was landlord at cricketers arms. I do remember once he had a massive shiner after an altercation with Paul Silky Jones. Stay strong fella 🥊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Ah I heard a bit about that, lol.
      Did he have trouble with Neil Malpass aswell I heard? 🥊👍

    • @kj-dx7ms
      @kj-dx7ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Matt not heard that but it’s possible. Friendly enough Billy and popular landlord but not someone to get on the wrong side of. Heard Billy had a hold of Francis Joseph who had been a bit of a bully at Bramall Lane under Billy arrived. That Wednesday lad who he KO’d is no longer with us sadly. All the best !

  • @itsmelampoi
    @itsmelampoi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great Post Matt, back when football could be robust, 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, yeah it was totally different back than 🥊

  • @davidhallam2375
    @davidhallam2375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Big Billy...I'll never forget him...We were apprentices at Benwell the old training ground and believe me it was freezing cold in the winter...Billy used to come out in a short sleeved T-shirt...Top man he was....

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣Lol, old school tough 👍🥊

    • @davidhallam2375
      @davidhallam2375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @mattlegg1976 Definitely Matt yes!!...I remember him doing a "house" visit....He battered 3 blokes..Trouble was it was the wrong house!!..Hahaha Hahaha 😆

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidhallam2375 😯🤣🥊

  • @dreadsam
    @dreadsam 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don't feel bad about letting things get you down from time to time, man has a gift for coming back stronger even if we do haffi take a knee occasionally and you are an inspiration to a lot of people Matt (myself included) Jah bless.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for saying that, it really means a lot to hear that.
      Nice one.
      🥊👍

    • @john-bo9ve
      @john-bo9ve 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sometimes it's good to realise that we can only do so much in life matt-and to stop expecting too much of ourselves. That's very liberating bro. And important for us all. 👍😉

  • @bfdbandit4166
    @bfdbandit4166 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very tough footballer Billy was and a true Yorkshire man. Hope your well Matt and keep fighting and stay strong because we all enjoy your channel pal. And all the best from Yorkshire.👍🏻

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely 👊💥
      Thank you very much for the message 👍🥊

  • @Gazzarazza
    @Gazzarazza 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a top man, great podcasts, come across so genuine and respectful, need more like you, march on Matt

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that! Thank you very much. All the best 🥊👊

  • @Harris-u6m
    @Harris-u6m 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you back with another banger of a video 👍👍👍

  • @Mat-hk7yd
    @Mat-hk7yd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matty , I’ve been waiting for someone to a book for billy. Such an interesting character. Brilliant video mate. Love it. Thanks so much.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant, thank you very much 👍🥊

  • @enquirer2.0
    @enquirer2.0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brilliant mate love it I heard billy was a right hard case

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Ben. Yeah proper hard nut, lol 👊💥

  • @bendeacon6420
    @bendeacon6420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Get well soon mate great video. Billy sounds like a right handful iv heard a few players mention him before.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Ben, I hope you're well. Yeah he was a tough man 🥊👍

  • @PhilMargetson-pj5sr
    @PhilMargetson-pj5sr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this video Matt, Billy was a real football legend, one of the old school. You take care of yourself mate, I know your pain. Stay positive, what's gone on in the past is history, it can't be changed, focus on now and the future, make it your own. 👊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Phil 🥊👍

    • @Stephen-lx9nm
      @Stephen-lx9nm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Old school =carthorse😂

    • @PhilMargetson-pj5sr
      @PhilMargetson-pj5sr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Stephen-lx9nm I'll leave it to you to tell Billy then Stephen 😁

  • @kevd3046
    @kevd3046 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Class..first Newcastle match i went too we had Billy..loved him as a kid👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant 🥊👊👍

  • @jimbo6693
    @jimbo6693 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great to see you back Matt didn't even realise you were in a dark place mate. I've been there a few times bud. You'll come through. 👍 🥊

  • @brettpaterson8042
    @brettpaterson8042 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice one Matt, keep your chin up and keep fighting the dreaded mental problems which hits us all at times mate. Your channel is superb when talking about history’s hard men of the past, Looking forward to many more in the future. 🥊👏

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thank you very much Brett, I appreciate the encouragement.
      I hope you're well 🥊👍

  • @ronaldblackley1211
    @ronaldblackley1211 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to hear you’re feeling better I feel like I’m going threw similar but just try to wake up and face the world but some days it’s hard to even leave the house but for the misses and daughter I try but keep the chin up and keep going forward big love Matt

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah I'm really sorry to hear that Ronald. I hope you get back on too from.
      I got a new bike yesterday, so it was so nice to be back out cycling in the Country.
      Keep fighting the fight mate, and try to get out in nature if you can. Any exercise will help if you can aswell.
      All the best mate, and thank you for the message 🥊👍❤️

  • @a..c..2469
    @a..c..2469 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was thinking its about time for a video ,great as always Matt ,thanks again for your hard work and being a gentleman 👊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much, it's great to be back, and hearing from you all again
      👍🥊

  • @keithcolwill7286
    @keithcolwill7286 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad you are well Sir. Keep fighting the good fight. I suffer from CPTSD and it crippled me sometimes. It’s hard to follow your own advice.
    Anyway be well and thank u for the content!
    Keith

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Keith, great to hear from you, and thank you for the message.
      I totally agree, we don't follow our own advice sometimes.
      I hope you're doing ok mate.
      All the best
      👍🥊

  • @andywood2772
    @andywood2772 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabulous piece on Billy Whitehurst Matt, well done mate.
    All the best to you mate, get well soon Matt.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Andy 👍🥊

  • @MichaelTicli
    @MichaelTicli 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All the best . Its a grind at times. Your honesty is refreshing and makes you very relatable. Thanks for the great videos

  • @paultaylor9507
    @paultaylor9507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Look after yourself Matt, great insight to Billy Whitehurst. Thank you 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Paul 👊👍🥊

  • @marclyons8637
    @marclyons8637 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Let me tell you a (maybe boring?) little story about Billy, from someone who's been sat next to him in the Tigers players' lounge on numerous occasions. I was driving down Priory Road in Hull in the mid 80's and saw a big bloke on the pavement beside the road running alongside a very young girl (read his daughter) on her first bike, laughing and playing with her as a good dad should. So, let's stop for a moment and also think about Big Bill as a dad, a husband and from every time I had the pleasure of being in his company, an utterly wonderful human being. God bless ya Billy.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear that side aswell. Thank you 👍🥊

  • @madhatter217
    @madhatter217 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, sorry to hear you haven't been well, sometimes these things can be overwhelming and it's hard to make yourself do things I know from personal experience but don't worry my friend your obviously intelligent enough to get through this. All the best mate, glad you're back.

  • @pepperandrews3483
    @pepperandrews3483 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cheers Matt and take care, good to see you back.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much 🥊

  • @robertobee3198
    @robertobee3198 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video. Cheers and good luck. I've watched loads of football documentaries but never seen or heard anything about Billy Whitehurst . Nice one. 😊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant, thanks very much 🥊👊

  • @richardnicholls9569
    @richardnicholls9569 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the upload Matt. imagine today's footballers coming up against Billy (or Vinny for that matter!) All the best.

  • @grahamcoles9798
    @grahamcoles9798 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Billy Whitehurst,proper man 👍👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Old school 👍🥊

  • @deawindass
    @deawindass 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep well my friend....Billy Whitehurst was a firm fan favourite at Boothferry Park in the day....God he was hard. Stood in the Sotuh stand and heard him tell Mark Lawrenson he was pissing him off and Lawro apologised!

  • @jamiefender6909
    @jamiefender6909 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I met him once at a NUFC reunion do whilst outside having a tab. I reminded him that I saw him score in the 8-1 defeat at West Ham. That was a positive way to meet Billy 😀

  • @tcterry1300
    @tcterry1300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember Billy playing for us (Hull), one of my favourites along with when Marwood use to put crosses on his napper.
    But my fondest memory, was the season he put three keepers out in one season 💪.
    Proper hard man, no way would he get away with it in today's game

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really! Lol
      Yeah he wouldn't last 5 minutes today 👍🥊

  • @philipallen-729
    @philipallen-729 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Billy Whitehurst..... tough old lad from the old school. I seem to recall a story from back in the day. Ian Botham played a few games for Scunthorpe and in a game against big Bill, no quarter was asked and none was given. Wow.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really! Wow, lol
      🥊👍

    • @philipallen-729
      @philipallen-729 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattlegg1976 I don't know why I included 'wow'. I should have written 'gosh'! 🤪

  • @markchapman2585
    @markchapman2585 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sorry I didn't have the pleasure of hearing about him. I'm Canadian hockey country lol. But i am going to look him up. Get well and stay safe. Thanks for the great video. Cheers from Canada 🍻

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Mark, lol
      Thank you mate 🥊

  • @garrytuer3024
    @garrytuer3024 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Long time no hear matt, hope it well..
    Billy whitehurst played for my club, Newcastle n I remember a game against Everton in about 1986 when he went into a 3 man tackle with 2 of the hard men of football, peter Reid n paul bracewell..
    Only one man got up..
    A legend with mags of a certain age..
    Take care my man.👊

  • @Bill-01
    @Bill-01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you back mate...Keep yourself busy Matt thats the key...🥊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Bill 🥊👍

  • @userkev5150
    @userkev5150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Brilliant mate really enjoyed that

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one, thank you 👍🥊

  • @boundsgreenboy8354
    @boundsgreenboy8354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice one Matt, glad your head's back in a better place mate, life ain't easy at times as many know but few could or would admit my friend. Full respect to people as yourself, Kevin and Ben who between you all may not be the 3 wisest of men but 3 lived wise and knowledgeable men.
    Keep the faith Matt 🥊 🥊 🎯

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much. I appreciate that. I hope you're well also 👍🥊

    • @boundsgreenboy8354
      @boundsgreenboy8354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm okay thanks, got double hernia but still got me head, just about, Lol, just saying what many who know you would say about you mate 💪🙏

  • @dokkenratt
    @dokkenratt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved Billy when he played at Crewe Alex. He only had a handful of games for us (10 or 11), but he was a fans favourite!

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one 👍🥊

    • @dokkenratt
      @dokkenratt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mattlegg1976 He never managed to score for us which was annoying because he finished his playing days on 99 career goals 1 short of his century.

  • @braddbradd5671
    @braddbradd5671 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I always look forward to your videos i learn so much from them

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one Brad. Thank you mate 🥊

  • @anastasiaburke6206
    @anastasiaburke6206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Get well soon Matt good luck with everything mate . Great video I know a dozen stories about Billy you wouldn't believe them all true. Some boy is Billy as Hard as Nails 😉

  • @joehuddart8216
    @joehuddart8216 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one Matt I'm gonna order Billy's book, hope alls well marra take care Matt✌️👍👍👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Joe. Thank you mate 👍🥊

  • @StephenBeadle-bb7xe
    @StephenBeadle-bb7xe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Not heard much about Billy Whitehouse. And good luck with the health Matt!

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Stephen 👍🥊

  • @GaryMartin-b9t
    @GaryMartin-b9t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video watched Billy play for Newcastle many times.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one. Thank you very much 🥊👍

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love these videos Matt, hope you fell better soon.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Marky 🥊👍

  • @oldjoeclarke.
    @oldjoeclarke. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, I love the sport/ hardman ones. Really good to see you back out in the wild spaces again, I did genuinely worry that something was not right, I think we share a very similar set of problems. Sometimes it is too easy to just let yourself slip back so I do empathise with you on that one.
    One step at a time mate and take it easy.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Joe. Great to hear from you. Glad you're doing ok aswell 👊🥊

  • @andrewmoonbeam321
    @andrewmoonbeam321 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    There's a funny video on TH-cam somewhere, an interview about Billy with his oft-called-upon solicitor, the one he'd call when he'd hit someone. The solicitor goes on to say that one time he turned up with a form for Billy to look over and add his signature to. He passed Billy the form and pointed to the bottom where it said sign. Billy wrote Capricorn. I think Billy and Paul Sykes were cut from the same cloth by the sound of it. Sharp-witted and heavy-fisted.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🤣 I did see that, I was going to include a bit of it, but it was quite a long anecdote, so I didn't think of be able to.
      I did laugh aswell 🤣🥊

  • @Jefferson1969-u4s
    @Jefferson1969-u4s 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Matt. Enjoyed this article very much. I hope you are doing well

  • @williamharrison7797
    @williamharrison7797 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a top bloke, Matt, and will always do okay. Keep up the great work pal.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's very kind of you William, thank you very much.
      I hope you're well 🥊👍

  • @jonnyenglish36
    @jonnyenglish36 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wishing you all the best, big man!! Your content on this channel is bang on, so keep it up

  • @andygore1149
    @andygore1149 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To be honest Matt I've just stumbled over to your channel & I'm going to subscribe for sure, the Billy Whitehurst video was brilliant & entertaining, a true hard man of football but also a genuinely nice guy, I remember meeting one of my heroes Kenny Burns a while ago who was in my opinion genuinely tough & could not believe how amiable & friendly he was which is a sign of a true hard man of football, I hope you are well on the mend my friend back to full health & as I have had my own issues I understand a little of what you are experiencing.
    Keep the videos coming Matt but more importantly stay safe & well.
    Andy 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah brilliant Andy, I agree, I like people that can handle themselves, but don't cause trouble.
      Thank you very much for the sub, and for the message, I really appreciate that. All the best 👊🥊

  • @betdisciple2477
    @betdisciple2477 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Matt, nice to see the football hardmen getting a mention, love you're vid's, and as always nice back drop - M

  • @stephenshipley2631
    @stephenshipley2631 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fantastic Matt.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Stephen. Thank you mate 🥊👍

  • @johnnysparks1900
    @johnnysparks1900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a Sheffield United fan, I remember Billy against Chelsea, they had a dutch centre half Keith Moncou, 1st minute ball punted up front, they both jump and Billy whacks his elbow in his face, next attack, same thing .. after that Moncou never jumped for a ball.
    He had the Cricketers pub at the side of Bramall Lane at one time.

  • @trailingarm63
    @trailingarm63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matt, you're a talented man and you make great films. So take pride in that and get back into it. Best wishes.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much. That means a lot.
      I hope you're well 🥊👍

  • @johnstigwood2302
    @johnstigwood2302 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting story, hope you continue to move forward. Oldham till I die.

  • @tedred8869
    @tedred8869 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great stuff as always matt ❤

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Ted 🥊❤️

  • @baabaabaa-yp2jh
    @baabaabaa-yp2jh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid Matt, we all enjoy your work and appreciate the effort you put in mate.
    Look after yourself fella, we know its an effort to get out the house sometimes, get well mate.🥊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate that a lot, thank you for saying 👍🥊

  • @Joecockerisarocker
    @Joecockerisarocker 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great to see you are back healthy. I have been looking for the Billy Whitehurst book for years, can't find it anywhere?

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Joe. Nice one. I just found out it might be out of print, as I can't find it now.🥊👍

  • @maverick5039
    @maverick5039 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wishing you all the best Matt, get running fella it gives ya time to think and when I’m out on the road all my issues or problems become easier to find a solution too. Top Man Matt

  • @johnnyherbert7840
    @johnnyherbert7840 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Use to wach him wen I was a young kid an he played for Hull City,yep he was a proper tough fooker but a decent player to ,hope u get better soon,i know wat u mean by locking urself away from the outside world,I was doin alot ov that recently but snapped out ov it now an back training onward+upwards mate 👊👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one Johnny, glad to hear you're getting back on top aswell mate 🥊💪
      You've seen him in action then, lol.
      Brilliant.
      All the best mate 🥊💪

  • @garystewart2263
    @garystewart2263 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hope you are feeling better I've always enjoyed your videos things will get better trust me I've had challenging times like a lot of people keep going my friend

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Gary. Feeling a lot better now 👊🥊

  • @rickyb5499
    @rickyb5499 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good luck fella, I hope you get there, certainly not easy, but you are strong enough. Great video, well done 👍👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much Ricky 🥊👍

  • @K_j_M
    @K_j_M 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Matt, good to see you out again man.
    Mental health is an absolute ballache. Yiu have a good channel and really supportive subscribers. You've built a nice, solid little community, which is something to behold and hopefully take some comfort from.
    It's always easier said than done but... Understand, people care and value your content because of who you are and what you've done and been through.

  • @Bavisandmeef
    @Bavisandmeef 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent vid Matt, thank you. I like your matter of fact style and the edit is really entertaining. Keep going mate, you are really good at this 👍 keep fit 👊

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That means a lot Lewis, thank you very much.
      I hope you're well 🥊👊

  • @pinceykeeble7725
    @pinceykeeble7725 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All the best on your recovery Matt.
    Never stop believing.
    On BW one of my brothers played football with him BITD.
    Was around for his bare knuckle fights.
    Famous footballer from Brighton who had a minder called "stretch" was another who was around at this time.
    Halcyon days.
    Billy was a character and a handful by all accounts.

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for saying that 👍
      Ah really, he was definitely a tough man wasn't he 🥊

  • @lhayes7516
    @lhayes7516 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey matt good to see you back. good video well presented as always .the knock backs are just part of life, so long as we keep pushing forward all the best, lance.

  • @D...Bizzle81
    @D...Bizzle81 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great to see you back matt another quality video as always i watched your latest video before this so i know your feeling and doing much better with the fasting cheers mate 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ah nice one, thank you for that.
      Yes feeling like a different person now 🥊👍

    • @D...Bizzle81
      @D...Bizzle81 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mattlegg1976 great to hear hopefully more of these brilliant videos you put together for us to watch then eh 🤞

  • @hagler7
    @hagler7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best wishes Matt and its great to see you up on your feet out and about and doing what you love to do. Get those small bag mitts on and roll back the years with a few mins on the bag. Keep going brother 🥊

  • @bulldog-lincspirits.4648
    @bulldog-lincspirits.4648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Glad to see ya back , it's a vicious circle not training cos ur used to the chemicals released that make ya feel good when ya don't train ya feel shit so ya just gotta throw yaself into training and release those feel good chemicals and your feel better ..u know this my friend but it's difficult sometimes I know how it can be were all battling our own demons .so sending good vibes and spiritual love and strength.. god bless big man ..❤💪

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Spot on Dave. Thank you mate.
      I'm back biking today, so over the moon .
      I hope you're well 👍🥊❤️

    • @bulldog-lincspirits.4648
      @bulldog-lincspirits.4648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mattlegg1976 yeah I'm good mate I've had couple of crap weeks but like you im strong headed so I bounce back. Life's always gonna throw obstacles at us and we each have our own coping mechanism..god bless matt..💪💯👍❤️

  • @discoquiggy
    @discoquiggy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another cracking video Matt. Hope your feeling better soon pal 👍

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one 👍
      Feeling great, thank you.
      I hope you're well 👊💥

  • @PtangYangKipperbang
    @PtangYangKipperbang 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We were both apprentice bricklayers together for Barnsley council..we went to technical college same day for 3 years..he was fine in class but he was always fighting at the weekend somewhere...i never went out with him at night drinking etc but i saw him with black eyes after the weekend..

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can imagine he was a trouble, lol
      I don't blame you..
      Thank you for the message 🥊🥊

  • @Jimmy-wr3uc
    @Jimmy-wr3uc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hiya Mat thanks for another great video
    I hope your Well mate been off youtube for a while sorry to here that you haven't been to well mate
    I hope your back on the mend mate and im sure you will be soon if not already
    God Bless Mate
    Stay Strong ❤

    • @mattlegg1976
      @mattlegg1976  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Jimmy. All the best mate 👍🥊 ❤️