Ian Wright’s teacher gave him direction and purpose during his turbulent upbringing - BBC

[@ziggywiggy3650]

When he takes his hat off, shows the respect, class and manners school is supposed to teach you

[@Soldier7sixx]

I agree with what you are saying, it's almost as though he turns into a kid again. I don't think that respect should be taught, it should be earned and it will be automatically be given.

[@dantshaw]

@@Soldier7sixx Well said

[@deanoliver1504]

Absolutely,it’s beautiful to see really hit hard that

[@street-wisesmart-bomb8536]

@@Soldier7sixx Yes agreed respect HAS to be earned it’s not automatic it’s based on individual merit of character.

[@Sprite_525]

1:01 When he puts his hat on his face, that’s the real sign, he’s so vulnerably glad, it’s like if your dad came back from the dead or something, you’d be absolutely shaken on a level that isn’t really capable of being OK to perform on camera, so Wright instinctually covered his face

[@MISSINGSITTERS]

Mr. Pigden was a pilot in WW2 and even got the honour to do a flyover the Buckingham Palace. Yet he said that it wasn't his biggest achievement, he was more proud when Ian became a great, successful player. Such a heart of gold, makes me tear up when I think of it 😢

[@halethewhale]

Incredible man, a breed that simply doesn't exist anymore.

[@lillonerboi504]

@Leader of Bears Exactly the mindset. These kind of great people never died. They all just stopped trying to be great.

[@samw2670]

The war really made the greatest honourable men it is too bad these man have now passed through.

[@halethewhale]

@Leader of Bearsyou think yoi got the minerals to be a ww2 pilot? I think not.

[@Jyoung442]

@@halethewhale do you think that those young men were ready to be WW2 pilots etc? Alot of those men were very young and were hardened by battle and loss and comradarie. Everyone can learn to be a great man you do not need to fight in a war to be one.

[@MrBatisme]

That bit when Wright says he thought Mr. Pigden was dead is so heartbreaking!

[@EmmettCawley]

Truly, the delivery is like a dramatization but you can tell it's all real

[@Gianfranco_69]

You're crying I'm not crying

[@mikejulz87]

@@Gianfranco_69 fk you you're crying. I'm not crying at all 😢

[@Seca90]

that breaking..im..just done man ;--;

[@truetomhat]

1:14 Even Mr Pigden is crying

[@ricardodonato5907]

They need to make a movie about this. It's really inspiring what he did for him.

[@incognito_x75]

I agree 1000%

[@marcussixer1300]

Yes but no actor could recreate this moment.

[@martinevans1206]

Amen! Including being a Spitfire pilot - this would be a banger!

[@marzoe4269]

@@marcussixer1300 well it wouldnt b about that moment it would be about his life b4 meeting him then mr pigden being on his back then him starting off his professional life while using what mr pigden taught him

[@EchoesOfLight7]

Man! Why would we need a movie? IT'S RIGHT HERE! Let's live it then!

[@Obi1to1]

For Ian Wright, at the height of his football glory, he melted once he met his teacher/mentor/father figure... shows the heart Ian has and had all along!!

[@fhatty92]

Ian said " someone said you was dead." Ian grieved this man. He mourned him. He probably wished he could see him again. Then he hears " Hello Ian." I can only imagine the disbelief he must have felt in that moment.

[@austinh7110]

He got to have what every grieving person has thought. “If I could just see them again…”

[@lavielemond]

@@austinh7110 That is EXACTLY right, my friend...Ian really did look as though he was in a weird, trance-like state when he first heard, then saw & finally, realised that it really was Mr Pigden standing in front of him...as a lifelong & truly obsessed Gunner, Ian's most definitely one of my all-time top 5 players that I've had the fortune to watch play for us...

[@Ukedc259]

I must have seen this 50 times. I cry every time I watch it.

[@colinmcghee8730]

Me too

[@afidfirdaus937]

Same as u bro

[@Seca90]

it remindet me on a fatherfigure i only had for 1 year as child (11)who was then gone after the breakup.. 14 years later ive saw him on street, i just broke down for a moment, he was such a nice guy

[@aimee423]

Same. Especially to know that his old teacher has passed away now. And rlly is now 6 feet under. 🥺

[@r.b.somers2052]

Same

[@rotexOyato]

“See? He’d be proud of me about how I’ve read that” . He still cares about how he’d feel. He still values his opinion and validation. That how influential the man was to Ian’s life. We need more of this type of love and respect in our cold,cold world. ❤️

[@DriperDrown]

For real 20-30 years later and he still remembers every single day

[@Long-live-vacation]

Rhe way he sounded like he was 10 agen when he saw him again 🥲

[@nicolapowell7730]

@@Long-live-vacation I thought so too. You could also see little Ian peaking out when he first sees him. 💞

[@matthewdaub]

On top of helping children. He was a pilot of a spitfire in WW2. Man was a badass along with a saint.

[@weblabsAI]

real men from another time

[@lynseyh8876]

Just seen a clip on this on ticktock I came straight to find this documentary....so true schools are so important for these children that don't feel fulfilled at home.

[@jamesbedford9073]

Same mate

[@amienschanel9682]

Me too

[@macekpavon9006]

Same here ❤️

[@YouAwakeYet]

Hahah me too!!! I had to watch the original

[@justinemendoza1834]

Same

[@austinlee43]

Imagine having someone who has so much respect for you, they take their hat off before they even speak to you. Great example of love and respect.

[@Markuden]

Best thing is that it went all automatic. It shows you cant demand respect.

[@Rory626]

That level of respect can only be earned

[@danw1374]

He was like the father he never had.

[@zoeykeller9083]

Will never get sick hearing Wrighty talk about Mr Pigden

[@MiguelonZE]

Invest in teachers, they will save the future. My parents are both teachers. I landed my dream job because one of my Dads students admired him enough to help me. A gesture I will never forget. "A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others"

[@setnomA]

That’s awesome … I hope you’re well

[@Oldenuff2nobeta]

Hear Hear ❤

[@c.9900]

Teachers have a hard job, and sometimes have to go to great lengths to try and please everyone from Ofsted to managing the expectations of an apathetic parent. We need more good teachers.

[@cynthiajose7787]

Pass the baton my man, pass the baton. Congratulations❤

[@lynyrdskinyrd]

Most teachers are communist crap

[@bradmaher6119]

WW2 spitfire pilot, teacher, sports coach and mentor that’s a baller resume

[@damian9869]

“I’m so glad that you have done so well with yourself” That is strong words

[@drron5608]

It was a surrogate father/son ­relationship that led to former ­Hurricane and Spitfire pilot Sydney declaring Ian’s debut for England was the “proudest moment” of his life -beating his part in 1945’s Victory flypast over Buckingham Palace. RIP Mr Pigden u where a world class man

[@wtsang1]

Thank you for your service mr pigden

[@princeyem2684]

Hello Ian, long time no see.. Sounded so angelic. Ian's reaction was as if he is angel. Removing his hat, old world RESPECT! All it takes is One good teacher.

[@j2times2006]

World class indeed.

[@Charlie-bh3yk]

I Googled Mr Pigden-he and his wife lost their only child in infancy, so, I imagine Ian Wright really was like a surrogate son. That wonderful man also lost his wife at a young age and his own parents died by the time he was fifteen, but, he turned his grief into caring for and inspiring others.

[@weblabsAI]

real men from another time

[@twelveightyone]

The shot of Mr Pigden holding Ian's little finger... just beautiful and sums up humanity. Lots of love. X

[@kencarling]

No matter how old you are. You never lose respect for your elders. The mark of a good man

[@akaku9]

Respect is earned and lost in the battlefield of interaction. Him being an elder had nothing to do with it. Your age should have nothing to do with how much respect you garner. The world would undoubtedly be better off if we collectively forgot about people "deserving respect for simply having grown old" If you analyze certain contexts, the "elders" you're referring to deserve even less respect for having grown old despite their environments.

[@Akillesursinne]

@@akaku9 A half truth. If people manage to survive and are okay people, they sure deserve respect. Life is complicated, not ending up rotten is a good effort.

[@DONSATANAS]

100%

[@EmmettCawley]

I'm an aspiring urban schoolteacher and this has been a brilliant boost to a tough day as a substitute. So much love for Wrighty and I can only hope to be considered a "great man" to my students after I'm gone.

[@blacksilver6832]

Mate I was an absolute prick of a kid at school.. the teacher that I hated the most who I felt picked on me all the time throughout my high school years I cherish the most to this day.. I’m 32 now and I always think of Mrs B.. Just your comment alone I can see you’re already doing great things. Keep going.. our kids need you!

[@inwardheelallday]

@@blacksilver6832 oh man you made me shed a tear I hope someone thinks of me like that one day 🥺

[@lindsayrogers6690]

From someone who has recently retired from our wonderful profession I wish you well, good luck and success Emmett.

[@SanjiChill]

@@blacksilver6832 well said mate and I too was an absolute prick at school, and I truly appreciate the teachers for putting up with me. Tough gig

[@adammurphy816]

You will man, keep it up!

[@paulperez6167]

Why is his voice so loving and gentle?? I start tearing up an "Hello Ian!"

[@targaryangirlalways5634]

no one has ever taken that tone with me.

[@arpanworld2]

When mr Pigden said hi Ian, he was still talking to a baby…

[@Ozzy4747]

Hahah

[@mattyboy8270]

Mr Pigden says ''Hello Ian''.

[@bobbob-sv4mk]

It was warm

[@herceg6772]

…and the change on Ians face from smiling to dead serious when he saw Mr. Pigden. He just couldn’t believe it.

[@Iggystar71]

yes!! 😢😢😢

[@2WheelSam]

Ian wright - a national treasure. Such a kind humorous and knowledgeable man. His life story is amazing and he deserves everything he has.

[@ADetailedHouse]

I had no idea who Ian Wright was until I saw a TikTok video of him seeing Mr. Pigden again. What a class act!!

[@migz.98]

I’m a united fan and too young to ever watch wrighty play but oh my life this guys character is pure off the pitch what a guy he is 💯 nothing but respect for him tbh

[@clinteldorado]

@@migz.98 I’m a United fan too and I’ll tell you, he was a fantastic player. There was a huge rivalry between United and Arsenal at the time but any fan would have killed to have him at their club.

[@infrasleep]

Wrighty becomes more of a legend when you realize he was a big supporter/ambassador for Child Line way way before anyone knew about his home background-Mr Pigden made a big difference in Ian's dismal home life and he wanted to make a difference to any kid in the same hole he was in at their age. He also never advertised that he was doing this .

[@davidhollins870]

Great respect to Ian for the way he reacted to meeting Mr. Pigden again.

[@gary6514]

Ian showed total respect to the man who changed his life. Ian's tears were real and raw. Ian obviously loved this man and he could not hide his feelings. Mr Pigden was so proud of Ian and Ian was proud to had met him. Well done Ian.

[@thetwitterlectual9528]

You can see what’s coming when his facial expression changes so clearly. He instantly thinks “ I know that voice….. “

[@waveyjunior]

The way his finger lays in his teachers hand like he is a little boy again. Such a beautiful and inspiring video. I think it will be around for a long time. It is very special and inspiring.

[@targaryangirlalways5634]

I caught that on the 10th viewing. . .

[@mrcrispy4738]

When his voice cracked maaannnn this nearly broke my heart .... he loved this manlike a father and all those years thought he was dead .... dude that must have been sereal

[@Comando729]

I had lunch with a mentor of mine a month ago he was a retired aerospace engineer and I wanted to be an aerospace engineer but I wasn’t doing well in school but he put his confidence in me and encouraged me to keep pushing forward. Fast forward to now I’m an aerospace engineer working at the same company he used to work at and having lunch with my mentor telling him how proud he was of me just like how Mr. Pigden did for Ian Wright

[@ibrahija]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

That's amazing, well done on your hard work! You should be very proud.

[@Paintballpro18]

You should be proud of yourself, just as I'm sure your mentor is as well. It's always surprising how there are those people who believe in you while no one including yourself does, and yet they bring you up from where you feel like you're nothing into something you always aspired to be and more. Fantastic job and hope you can also one day do the same for another up and coming AE.

[@redmachine7]

As a Liverpool fan, Wrighty was thorn in our side many times. But I'll always like him for his sheer enthusiasm, skill and exuberance on the field. This is a great tribute to the man who helped him become that player and person. Respect to Mr Pigden and to Ian Wright.

[@SpiritmanProductions]

🤝

[@edwardgithae8066]

" He'd be proud of me, how I read that! " You're always looking to make someone important in your life proud of your achievements. 🙌🙌

[@parkypark22]

Absolutely sobbing watching this for the 100th time

[@b.visconti1765]

How great that your teacher saw your successes an that You credited him for encouraging you! You really Are Special!!

[@khalidsarder2965]

Well received!

[@khalidsarder5391]

Well received!

[@Swank1079]

The older generations won’t be here as long as we will, please, make every moment count for them the same way they sacrificed their lives to give us a chance

[@nomchompsky3012]

The WW2 generation, specifically, made the greatest sacrifices, as did the WW1 generation. The baby boomers, on the other hand, turned out to be the most selfish, entitled generation of the last several centuries.

[@captainrayquaza80]

@@nomchompsky3012 Baby Boomers: Exists American Economy: _Adios_

[@Centre14]

@@nomchompsky3012 gen z is just as bad

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

@@nomchompsky3012 anyone who was born during WW2 & just after (like my father, now 79/80) had to endure rations long after 1945. An Ealing Comedy "Passport To Pimlico" shows you just how sh1te some parts of London were left abandoned & neglected. We were fcukin bankrupt after the war and been in the US pockets ever since.... I feel guilty to have had a fairly easy existence as a 70s kid, but we were lucky to have had the upbringing to be taught respect and being grateful for simple pleasures. Our imaginations could compensate for a lot....

[@gabos7892]

The fact that he thought he was dead, made it so overwhelming for him. Imagine having a father figure come back to life and tell you as an adult how proud they were of you. What a once in a lifetime event.

[@M_Cbssn]

Ian Wright saying “I’m proud of you man” showing he is a great man.

[@AlMcDonald-lk1pd]

I love that bit. And when Ian says Mr. Pigden would be proud of him for reading the plaque. Although I think Mr. Pigden would be prouder of the encouragement Ian gives Mr. Alexander and showing the value of good teachers. Mr. Pigden might have passed but he’ll always live on through the influence he’s had not only on Ian, but the hundreds, if not thousands, of kids he influenced positively throughout his career. There needs to be a wee room in schools that teachers having a bad day can slip off and watch this video. Uplifting stuff.

[@PoweredDown]

1:13 you can see a tear drop from his teachers nose. This is what true friendship brings after years apart

[@oduar001]

As a teacher, this gives me hope. I try everyday to be good to my kids even with all the difficulties. And I happen to be an Arsenal fan so I’m glad Ian has shared this with the world. ❤

[@KyloNight]

I had a bad teacher when I was about 10 years old and had her for two years. She damaged me so much by bullying me that even the good teachers couldn’t turn it around. I’m 47 now, and I still pass her when she is out for a walk or out and about and I’m always civil to her as she is old now, but I always wonder what I could have done if i hadn’t had her as a teacher. I left school at 15, with no education but I did get a trade and I have worked all my life, but I never got to fulfill my true potential. A good teacher is so important, especially to someone like me who was nervous and quiet. One of my ex classmates who is now a teacher, told me at our 40th class reunion that she uses that teacher as an example of how not to teach and she acknowledged infront of everyone how badly I was picked on by that teacher, which, after all that time, gave me almost a sense of relief, as I’d never actually heard anyone say it to me. I had so many great teachers who I remained friends with over the years, but this particular teachers sticks out. I’m so happy to see your comment, because you do a great and under appreciated job.

[@oduar001]

@@KyloNight thank you for sharing your story. You are absolutely right in that it only takes one to make you feel like you can’t fulfill the dreams and goals you have. I’m so sorry to hear that. There are people who chose to be the best they can be in a profession and others who choose the other path. I’m trying my best to be the former. Sometimes we are all many children have because once they go home there is no love. I will continue to try being the best I can for as long as I am in this profession, which as you mention, is so underpaid, under appreciated, and disrespected. But it keeps me going knowing that I can make a difference in my students’ lives. Cheers and I hope you have found closure after all this time.

[@onurji4311]

That makes me wanna thank my old teacher, Mr. Bopp. I had abusive parents, who both drank alcohol and punished me for being part of their life's. I often couldn't make it to school because the police often took my parents with them after they screamed and hit me. Mr. Bopp always took his time for me, asked me after every class , if everything was fine. It was never fine, I was too scared to tell him what was going on at home. But he had that feeling. Man, I need to thank my old teacher..

[@yabobayo5787]

Thanks for sharing Mr Bopp’s care for you. And good on you to recognize that. Most of us just need little encouragement.

[@a.d.3606]

Well? Did you go track down Mr. Bopp or what? Don't leave us hanging here!

[@onurji4311]

@@a.d.3606 I searched for him on Facebook, I found a account with his pictures, wrote him. But he never responded. maybe its an old account?

[@razycrandomgirl]

The way he says: Hello Ian! So full of love and kindness.

[@waldomauriciojovediaz9043]

'He gave some self worth', that is the biggest gift that someone can give you and it is priceless... Beautifully said Ian

[@chant2day]

So touching how he cries when he sees his teacher is not dead. Every time you ask someone who has changed their lives they speak of that one teacher, pastor, counselor who turned their life around.

[@brooklyniron1999]

Ian Wright is a class act. Embraces his experiences, tackles the pain encountered in his journey, shares the story with the world. Amazing.

[@emden1191]

We need more stories like this to be told. Sometimes I get the feeling that we live in a heartless society and I love to be proven wrong by hearing/reading about good and dedicated people like that.

[@rebeccaabay6617]

So agree

[@Lefty-1909]

Okay I have one!!

[@Lefty-1909]

(I know it's really long....)

[@danw1374]

Because we're only told bad news by the mainstream media and not all the good that goes on in the world. it's social programming and quite deliberate. They want us to be anxious and fearful, as it makes us easier to manipulate.

[@tlrbrotlrbro1036]

You can see from this that mr pigden was truly a great man who really cared about people an children and all he wanted was to pass on love an knowledge…an at the end when I saw he was also a ww2 spitfire pilot it made me think what a hero this man actually was!! Anybody who had the privilege to meet him was truly blessed….rest in peace mr pigden godbless sir

[@borisrenderos5831]

He became that kid again when he saw him. Much much respect for the man that turned you into what you became.

[@flacthadoc4587]

0:32 man that teachers voice is amazing and peaceful

[@brianhollins2989]

A beautiful moment when Ian meet his old teacher, there is always 2 or maybe 3 people you will meet who will influence your life, try and be one of them in someone else's life

[@sanjivbhattacharjee9469]

This is what distinguish from a normal teacher to a great teacher, normal teacher gives education, great teacher change lives...what a wonderful story

[@karlinladeramusic]

The way he took off his hat when they first met, shows just how much respect he had for him!

[@123mamalilies]

that is why we want our children to go to school everyday, to see and feel the goods in their life

[@bahaers3806]

Meeting a real teacher at young ages is the best luck of a person.

[@b.s.eproductions6523]

Ian wright first man i seen cry on tv, that was life changing to me

[@brahkiwi6315]

That moment when his smile turns to a face of complete shock is what gets me

[@celticruss955]

The way he removes his hat the moment he sees him is an amazing show of respect he has for him

[@iSurvivedTheZombieZ]

This is why everyone loves Wrighty, no matter who you support. He's so down to earth and one of us. He even took his hat off to show respect to his teacher. Legend.

[@melaniemarino7219]

It’s really special to find someone outside of family to give one purpose to make them feel appreciated, loved , needed and special with few words all by action

[@sirdank2899]

I love how Mr. Pigden also also cry’s out of happiness at 1:13 truly amazing moment

[@ryleyreid3662]

This is what the impact of changing one life will have, Ian will go on to be the same role model for so many more people and it all started with a teach giving a young boy some self worth. Beautiful

[@david.roheim]

I grew up when Ian Wright was playing and was in his prime. Liked him then. But now I see him as a person. With a big and beautiful heart. Respect.

[@clinteldorado]

Cried my eyes out when he met Mr Pigden; cried my eyes out again when I saw the plaque they’ve put up for him. Everybody should have a teacher like that. Mine was Mrs Benson.

[@chaydium2535]

That moment in 2005 is one of the most touching things I've ever seen.

[@yatsey007]

Ian had grieved for that man so to hear his voice again must have been the most surreal but wonderful moment of his adult life. We all wish we could spend just one more day with someone we miss and love and he got to live that dream. Such a heartwarming story. RIP Mr Pigden.

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

I had a teacher like this in primary, her name was Gerda. She was the only one that treated me as a normal kid, i was troubled, got abused and neglected at home and didn't know how to socialize with other kids when all i wanted was to just fit in and be liked, i just didnt understand how. She always encouraged me, never made me feel like a lesser. When i went to High School, i kept visiting her until she retired. I don't know where she is now but i want to get back in contact with her, she has no idea how much it meant to me.

[@Lefty-1909]

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Its so nice to actually have a teacher who supports you like this. I have a teacher who also means the world to me and made the teachers from my primary who laughed at me and called me weird and just ignored the things that I truly loved and wanted to make my career be truly long gone as now I have someone who truly supports me. I want to try and do everything in my power to make sure that I stay in touch with him after I leave secondary school (I'm in year 8 atm) as I can't bare the thought of having no contact with him especially if my writing career turns out as he's the one who truly supported me through this.

[@woodcutter2479]

I often find myself returning to watch This video …. The compassion and humble reactions from both men restores my faith in humanity …two wonderful gentleman…

[@kingcrafteroderderfahradtu7331]

I don't know if my tears are those of happiness that such a great man existed or sadness that he's gone

[@colinwalsh9296]

love the way he took off his cap in respect very heartwarming

[@beatling]

If that’s not the purest love for a single person anyone has ever seen, then no one deserves that kind of love

[@jeremypowell7609]

A bad teacher can do as much damage as a good one can do good. Mr P and Ian were destined to meet and look at the good that came out ... Both top guys ....colour is like love ...knows no boundaries .

[@my-king]

As demonised as men are today, this to me shows one of the biggest failings of today. Male role models are worth more than their weight in gold. They can put a young boy on the right path which benefits society and everyone around them. This is a great video.

[@clinteldorado]

Men aren’t demonised. Bad men are demonised. More young boys should look up to people like Mr Pigden and less should look up to people like Andrew Tate, the Paul brothers, and Jordan Peterson.

[@my-king]

@@clinteldorado lmao

[@keile513]

0:55 Mr. Pigden shifts instantly into the Father that Ian never had.. again. ❤ 😢

[@waynemac1993]

The look of disbelief and and show of respect by taking off his hat is on another level

[@quintonperry5435]

“I’m so glad to see you’ve done so well for yourself.” So simple and from a place of genuine love.

[@danw1374]

Still brings a lump to my throat. Lovely that Ian found his way and realised his ambitions despite all that he went through, he is one of the nicest blokes in football as a result with his teachers guidance. RIP Mr Pigden what a wonderful man.

[@Cobra83.]

I've personally met Ian around 2002 time and he was the most nicest humble man going. Nothing but respect for him.

[@My_Youtube_Channel777]

The way he says "He is a great man" 🙏

[@garybarnes556]

Total respect Ian showed . Love x

[@ADetailedHouse]

This perfectly illustrates how impactful, powerful, inspirational, encouraging, and important teachers - and men - can be on the emotional/mental development, self-esteem, growth, drive, self-confidence, happiness, & success of an individual!!

[@muhdmikel5188]

This video really make me so emotional.....

[@jakeydelacakey7698]

Watched this so many times. Just brings a smile and tear always. The world needs more Mr Ps and Wrighty.

[@KristinaPakholok]

When Ian hears the "Hello Ian" from Mr.Pidgen for the first time in years, he must have felt so much disbelief, yet so much happiness in that moment. I imagine seeing my favorite teacher after years of not doing so, and my expression would be the same🥲 Teachers are such amazing people, they don’t realize truly how much they inspire us. They unlock so many opportunities for us. They care for us. They love us.

[@digits001]

That face of happy disbelief. All of us experience death and wish we could see our dead parents, siblings, children, teachers, friends or pets again. Ian looked like he saw a loved one come back to life. What a blessing ❤

[@dangl650]

I never get tired of seeing this. Absolute gold.

[@muhammadlutfieshahshahrel4093]

Mr Pigden was an absolute legend to be able to leave a long lasting impression on Ian's life...we need more Mr Pigdens in the world today....

[@faktefoe1547]

You can tell since he thought he was dead, i bet all he thought he had left where memories, probably went through some form of grief when he was informed hes teacher and inspiration died. Hes look says it all.

[@teddybruckshott7145]

Such a heart warming moment, pure respect ❤️

[@meandthepotatoes4916]

God I’ve watched them meeting again a million times, it doesn’t get old. Just amazing

[@sneakygypsy23]

if i could only meet one footballer in my life it HAS to be Ian Wright there’s really no doubt. Nobody ive seen seems to have the genuine care like this man

[@lindayusof]

Each time watching the reunion brings tears in my eyes..so heartwarming..we need more teachers like him..RIP Mr Pigden..a very well deserved recognition at the end too

[@kiriakoz]

Seeing that footage of Ian's connection with Mr Pigden makes me teary every time, in a good way. It's nice to see the impact that you can have in someone's life and it shows a lot how much it means to Ian all these years later.

[@EricLopez-b5v]

Love this story. Don't get tired of watching. When two men cry, it is a lot more emotional.

[@Kentucky81]

This world would be unbelievable if every man had a mentor like this

[@Dan4x2282]

One Of The Best English Strikers Ever ! Really nice man on top of it ! Ian Wright my personal favorite ! God bless him and his family.

[@ChrisH78]

It's absolutely crazy to me that we do not pay our teachers enough or even fund schools enough that they can provide a Mr Pigden for everyone. Think of all the countless young lives who just needed that one dependable adult in their lives to stop them straying down the wrong path. We are continually letting our future generations down.

[@judywebber5341]

This is so touching gets me every time. Very clear what this teacher meant to Ian and how he changed his life. ❤

[@Ghost-er7pc]

When he said « WW2 Spitfire pilot » gave me chills. A different caliber of men.

[@talyaplays51]

I'm from a very English family when you see a man you respect you always take your hat off sign of respect

[@Autumnblueskies1]

That moment where his voice cracks saying his teachers name, and the surprise and emotion it brings to him- god that made me cry !

[@alexfischer4890]

Ian meeting Mr. Pigden is one of the most beautiful scenes I’ve ever seen. Watched it a hundred times and there’s always a tear in my eye. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinvoss9857]

You may not be able to change the home life but giving a child support at school will help them to be stronger within their own self. And maybe the parent will see the strength and wonder if maybe they need to do better. Blessings to all fine educators and to men like Ian Wright.

[@rolandcarter4186]

There's always that one unique person that shapes your future and makes you into who you meant to be.

[@williamkane1426]

Ian Wright’s tough childhood having a great inspectional Teacher like Mr Pigden was a blessing and when Ian Wright took off his hat showed what a decent and respectful man he is. Ian Wright has proper ethics and is old school family man. A lot of respect for individuals like Mr Pigden and Ian