SIMON MORRELL

The vile letters my father sent almost destroyed me but I learnt how to fight back.

When the IRA came to North Wales

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Please note A Tall Poppy is a short prequel to the forthcoming Our Factory, Our Father.

This isn’t written out of malice, I have none, it is not written for revenge, I don’t seek it. It is just an insight. All boys need their fathers, just not one like Peter Morrell.

Two years ago last January I received a call in the early evening from an old friend and training partner.

From the age of five, I was bullied and beaten right up until my early twenties. All manner of boy and man would, could and did hit me at will, but by far the worst of the bunch was a skinhead I’ll call Joe.   

For obvious reasons, I can’t name the Liverpool gunman who came looking for the money my dad owed, but if we get the story made into a film (as we are trying) James Nelson-Joyce is an absolute match for him.

A True Story. So growing up, if you weren’t good at football, it was assumed you wouldn’t be good at anything and you were practically...

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We have always believed that where there is courage, there is hope and have tried to pass on our story to others who are knee-deep in fear,

As many of you will know, Julie and I have spent many years using our story and brand to help others overcome their fears and achieve...

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