How A Sunday League Player Made Premier League Defenders Look Stupid | Ian Wright

[@derkaiser420]

What a legend. it all started because his teacher found him, believed in him, and gave him an outlet for his anger. RIP Mr. Pigden.

[@CanMav]

That look, the removal of the hat, and the respect in his voice. You know Wright loved his teacher.

[@omkardutta201]

Mr Pigden is what a real life gigachad looks like

[@Mahlaki-q7p]

So true. Real man he was.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

He is Ultra Alpha Gigachad!

[@tomfurstyfield]

I wonder how many other kids he helped too. What an absolute legend of a man.

[@fishyfish6510]

"Be strong enough to be gentle" type man

[@salamandress]

Yep. "Nobody can find him" *He goes out and finds Ian himself* Super chad activities

[@kyriakos02]

Tinashe is slowly becoming an arsenal fan

[@716_ハディくん]

no way lol he's ggmu through and through

[@kyriakos02]

@@716_ハディくん yet his favourite player is thierry henry and he constantly makes videos about arsenal😅

[@dudescrawny5859]

​@@kyriakos02probably because talking about Manchester United now is painful enough as is

[@FootballIconic]

Slow down. I just like the legends

[@saadsachwani2837]

@@kyriakos02he’s French

[@bramharms72]

I consider Ian Wright an honorary national treasure of the Netherlands just for his off-field chemistry with Bergkamp. He's also an international treasure of football. Love the man.

[@Banquet42]

He's a gift to the world.

[@michaellewis5836]

Wright taking his hat off and saying "Mr Pigden" hits me right in the chest you know

[@koolmaaan]

I was a teacher for a decade. The first time I watched that Wrighty/pidgin clip years ago brought tears to my eyes and still does. Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Take a moment out of your life today and thank someone who taught you an important lesson and saw something in you when you didn’t. Who knows where Ian would be without Mr Pigden.

[@painstruck01]

I'm also an ex teacher and I recognise Mr Pigden's game. Discipline isn't telling people off - it's giving them responsibility and making them accountable. He allowed Ian Wright to feel like a man. He gave Wright his first taste of success.

[@iain075]

Very well said.

[@GIBBO4182]

Wrighty is such a nice guy. Comes across really well on The Overlap, and his friendship with Roy Keane isn’t something I expected!

[@LT-bz1pk]

This story is the good outcome Imagine the ones that didn’t have this mentor. We really need to prioritise Our children

[@BillyBradford182]

They truly do balance each other

[@davidmorton6029]

That reunion clip gets tears every time. Hearing the story leading up to first and then seeing it again hit me hard

[@adaffro]

That instant hat off respect, and look of amazement. It's fantastic every.single.time.

[@IanMotivatedTooMuch]

His career coming to an end coincided with the Premier League boom going into the 2000s that's why he feels underrated because a lot of fans especially outside of England never got to properly watch him.

[@ThePerks2010]

Haha we call that a case of "he played before sky invented football"

[@jamesandrew6398]

Even as a Spurs fan, its impossible to dislike Ian Wright. Even more respect for him after watching this video.

[@KMervJr]

Respect mate.

[@hrgbjjhg97]

You’re one of the best football creators on any platform mate. Always get a little dopamine rush when I see your videos. Keep crushing it

[@the-sph]

Totally agree. I feel calmness while watching his videos.

[@Mahlaki-q7p]

Agreed!

[@bramharms72]

Absolutely.

[@olufemiolumilua4689]

He's good! Dat calmness and wit @ d same time is absolutely off d hook.

[@andrewalexander478]

Bang on

[@滋榎本]

Ian Wright is easily one of the best all round forwards to have graced the game of football. One of the coolest finishers to ever live along with players like Inzaghi, van Nistelrooy & Klose. He was never ever given the credit he deserved. It is a crime that this man was rarely allowed to start for England.

[@kino6395]

A crime isn't fair as the other names around the time are also insane, even Wrighty admits he wouldn't have started. But in the same interview he also said that he should have been there for the 1996 euros as that game Vs Germany he said was a game he was perfect for and he hates the England manager at the time for not taking him. I can't remember who they took instead but a Wrighty extra time winner at Wembley would have been a crowning achievement on your favourite uncle of English football. Plus I don't doubt he would have found a way to grab a goal in such a cagey game.

[@UTxTheArchangel]

We all know during the 90s...and even now, England weren't the best at making personnel decisions. There is a reason they consistently have stacked rosters but zero Euro trophies and 1 World Cup from the 60s. You can't be a nation with so much talent but so much failure without having bad decision making.

[@brendanclarke8393]

Love Ian Wright ❤️

[@brendanclarke8393]

Pure god send from heaven so loved and david ❤️

[@dxfifa]

Wright wasn't even better than Andy Cole or Sheringham let alone on the level of Shearer or Owen. Also was a much worse version of Gary Lineker earlier on

[@mathewomolo]

Man that reuniting clip 5:48 is a movie in itself I'd watch this movie. If you've never had an older mentor die, you'll never understand what Ian was feeling at that time.

[@geraldpierrelouis1]

This is quickly becoming my favorite Football KZbin channel along with HITC Sevens

[@MBurn0002]

Check out “route none”. He’s only done a few videos so far but he’s up there with Tinashe and Alfie imo

[@gentleken7864]

Loved Ian Wright as a player. Love Ian Wright as an ex-player and everyone's favourite uncle. So glad he's helping younger players like Saka to grow as players and people.

[@LukeDwornikComedy]

I'm a Spurs fan, and every old timer I know loves Ian Wright. A hell of a player.

[@thequietman760]

When he lay eyes on Mr Pigden and the camera zoomed out Ian looked like that little kid in the photos. He looked so innocent and vulnerable. As a united fan you can't help but love this man for all he's achieved in is hard life. Wish nothing but happiness for him and his loved ones. GGMU🇾🇪

[@mattkirkhamm]

Ian wright wright wright. Still remember singing that on the school play ground when I was 9. The 1998 double is why I am an Arsenal supporter and Ian wright is a massive part of that. So sad he didn’t get much time with the england squad. A true legend of the game and a remarkable human being and role model for youngsters. Ian wright wright wright

[@dondamon4669]

He was Jamaican. Did Ryan Giggs or Roy Keane play for England? People should always play for there heritage

[@theodoreeyob]

The Overlap made me like him, this video made me love him!

[@mashi_rsa]

You know many times ive seen that clip 5:48 without knowing the context??? lmaooo thank you for helping my lazy assss out

[@NJTRAF]

Growing up watching the Premier League in the 90’s and early 00’s, there were certain strikers who I always felt were going to score when they played - Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Andrew Cole, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Dwight Yorke, Les Ferdinand, Teddy Sheringham, Eric Cantona … I honestly feel like there was something special with strikers back then because they weren’t as protected as they are now, and defenders could make tackles in the 90’s that the UN would classify as a hate crime and are banned by the Geneva Convention in 2024! 😂

[@lulkaku]

Ian Wright is my favorite pundit. Unfortunately I was way too young to watch him play. I always thought he was an academy player at Crystal Palace but man!!! What a story. truly inspiring 🥲🥲

[@aayushpawar9937]

Ngl, I had seen the reel of Mr pigden meeting Wright later on in life and i respected Mr pigden, but now when I heard he was a raf pilot in wwll,i stood up and gave that man a solid one minute salute. Not many are like him, to care for one not of their own.

[@geph5708]

And in the end that kindness to care for someone not his own got passed down when Ian adopted SWP!

[@liamfitzdrums]

Here's a fact about Mr Pigden. On VE Day, they had the RAF fly over Buckingham Palace in celebration. He was one of the pilots. However, he told Ian that he felt more proud getting to see him playing for England than he felt flying over Buckingham Palace.

[@aayushpawar9937]

@@liamfitzdrums man stop, I don't have any more onions to cut!

[@thewarlock539]

Why is there water coming out of my eyes now man.​@@liamfitzdrums

[@Elchinoalto]

You should look up the interview he did he won a bunch of medals during the war but he was most proud when he saw Ian playing professional for the first time.

[@deploy_leroy]

What an incredible and inspiring journey Ian Wright has had, truly motivational.

[@Spermwhales93]

I used to live near Wrighty when I was growing up. He was a regular in one of the local pubs, and he would sometimes invite Gazza up to come drinking with him. What a guy. Pretty much everyone loved him.

[@YourSpaceMyFace]

Don't worry Ian, your mum may have not hugged you but we as a nation have always hugged you, since the day you stepped on the pitch, Rivalries never mattered, we always knew you were a legend of a man, a true gentleman. One of the best strikers the English top division saw,

[@Lynnamon]

I seriously love this channel. Recently just got into football and honestly your channel has fueled that love. Thank you!

[@TheKirbyT]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ian Wright at one of the NBC Premier League Fan Fests in the US. It was quick but he was extremely kind and engaged not just with me but with everybody. He's a legend.

[@fuzzyhair321]

This is why teachers are so important in our lives. They become the support for many of us who didn't get the support we needed at home. some of us are still not that lucky

[@lawrence6616]

He is and was highly rated. I do not know where this underrated thing comes from !!!

[@BovinaSancta79]

Even as someone that's been a lifelong Liverpool fan. I quite enjoyed seeing clips/highlights of Ian Wright in my youth. He really seemed to enjoy life as a footballer, and was pretty entertaining. Great video as always! KZbin needs to relax it's censorship policies. It's stupid that you can't even say that word "abuse" without being demonitized.

[@AdamDoesEv3rything]

I genuinely started watching u for these kinda videos and fell in love, I believe they're ur forte, plzz make more of these

[@pietropes1322]

Wrighty is a legend. What a guy to overcome so much abuse and hate and to go on to acheive so much.

[@JackJenningsGuitarist]

I'm six minutes in, this is an outstanding video. I'm almost in tears. I love Ian and I loved your channel ❤️

[@MrSerge311]

Loved Ian met him a few times and he was always lovely to talk too, one of my heroes at Arsenal.

[@chikomufc]

Enjoyed the video. Your "how good was he" videos are the best content, even if they don't get the views

[@temmellese6730]

Thanks for a very lovely and touching video. Wrightey is a legend because he is so humble and generous despite all that happened to him. And remains so to this day as a key patron of the England women’s team.

[@Ivan_Ardon]

Wrighty's charisma, not charm (look up the difference), came from the fact he was an everyman who people could relate to. He was living the dream we all dreamt of as a kid and made a good career out of something he made sure you knew he was enjoying and appreciated it. He really did play like a fan given the chance to be on the pitch. Great guy. Wrighty was the kind of guy who could start a conga line with 5,000 Arsenal fans at White Hart Lane and get away with it.

[@talk844]

Thank you for giving me a chance to look back and find this legend amongst the stars. Great video.

[@8shounak]

What an inspiring story !!! I never knew the story behind Ian Wright. Truly inspiring and touching. Thanks for making this video

[@robobeast7851]

Great to see the retro player profile return. Theirs also a huge improvement in editing. Great video man

[@cianocal_0578]

I love these types of videos. The how good were they really videos that you’ve made are some of my favourite

[@kmahta]

Thank you so much for making this video. What a legend Ian is ❤️

[@iyadturkay3180]

Man generosity is needed to inspire more generosity

[@Fargool]

Great video. Love Ian Wright and this is a great tribute

[@Manga_Lloyd]

The meeting with Mr. Pigden makes me cry every time I see it.

[@subibosa8243]

great video. Ian is a global football treasure

[@committedeel1751]

I would have never known about this without your hard work mate! Keep pushing dope content

[@zeda1338]

As always Tinashe, great video mate 😀👍🏻

[@dbproductions1732]

I had no idea of this guy. Thanks for the lesson.

[@gkpdkshnz]

The disappointing part is skipping how instrumental Rocky was for Wrighty

[@realerthanrealdealholyfield]

Also David was younger than wrighty and looked up to him. He said wrighty was younger and looked up to David which is wrong.

[@kulror2]

Love the work you do. Keep it up

[@AlLuiPigus]

I remember him from the 90s. Honestly, I always thought about him as the best striker in the Premier League in the 90s. Maybe at level with Shearer, but better than the rest. I'm glad that you've made this video for people to remember him.

[@godwinfom9836]

I never knew i could be watching a video before i got the post notification until today. That's how much I love your videos. Been here since the beginning, I will still be here when you reach 1m subscribers. Keep it up bruv 💪🏿💪🏿

[@dinzehhh]

I have to say that even though I have no connection to Arsenal I absolutely love Ian, he has such a pure heart and an amazing personality and I could listen to him talk for hours, special person ❤

[@fishyfish6510]

"Be a strong enough to be gentle" Best words to describe what Mr. Pigden was to Ian Wright

[@99_sam]

I'm so glad you made a video on Wrighty. One of my favourite players, and men, on this planet. Have nothing but love for the guy. I know TrueGeordie's channel is controversial, but his podcast with Ian Wright where he shares his story is emotional and inspirational. On my bucket list to shake the guy's hand one day. Great video Tinashe :)

[@niklasbirksted8175]

I did not know how much I needed to watch this video. Thank you

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

I honestly think Ian wright is one of the best and underrated strikers of the past 40 years.

[@anatolyguliyev5571]

When you listen to wrighty on stick to football you can tell what a truly kind soul and honest friend he is. His connection with Keane actually warms my heart.

[@g00nther]

Beautiful video. Thanks

[@parrin96]

I'm a Palace fan and a teacher. Mr. Pigden is my hero.

[@jetblakink]

That Mr Pigden clip gets me every time!… One of the realist moments on tv, he must've been an absolute Angel. As for Writey!… "Can he kick it?… Yes he can!…" An absolute genius on the field!

[@davidchampion5667]

Fantastic content

[@Indigo_jordan]

Fantastic video! I had no idea about him but now I’m so happy I do! Cheers ❤️🙌🏾

[@BlazetheHusky]

Ian wright was a legend for sure, that Goal he scored for crystal palace against Man u in the F A cup final got me a weeks extra leave at home from the Army (long story) . Then he moved to my team Arsenal and a Legend was born Ian Wright Wright Wright.

[@trickyj7019]

Legend of Game...Wrighty always delivered in the games, playing good or being mischievous 👍

[@tomeady5857]

I started welling up as soon as Mr Pigden's name was mentioned! Ian Wright being emotionally vulnerable gets me every god damn time. Love him.

[@V-Forbz]

Great Vid as Always Tinashe just like to say RIP to Kevin Campbell a very important part to Ian Wright story.😢

[@MercurialCarlos]

this is so inspirational, thank you

[@thatRyzzle]

I became interested in Premier League football after Wright had left Arsenal. But in the recent years, I've kept seeing that clip of Wright meeting his childhood teacher, Mr Pigden, again, again and again. Now, thanks to this video, I know he's an Arsenal legend who had to endure a lot of crap in life and in football, and that context makes that clip with Mr. Pigden even more meaningful.

[@burningsoul1365]

two of the best strikers to come out of non league football ,ian wright and jamie vardy both greats.

[@Luttinio]

I've been waiting for this video for so long

[@dalitsomwanamonze8318]

Great content as usual, love the the channel. And of course Wrighty is and absolute legend

[@sabret00the]

Amazing video. Thank you for making this.

[@DavidGonzalez-ru6px]

Wow what a great video, I did not know that Shaun and Bradley are his sons. Interesting to hear his story and how he didn’t let his negative upbringing hinder him on his journey to success.

[@rourketaylor9436]

Big fan of Ian, Shaun, and Bradley. Being a NYRB fan, this family will always be my family

[@americangooner98]

Back to back Arsenal videos? We are feasting!

[@keithfranktanui1058]

Underrated channel and player. Now I really must have the Palace jersey. p.s the Manchester in me could never allow Ian's latter choice🙃

[@Directedbyvinci]

I really enjoyed this video, even though I’m a United fan

[@kevinwang7018]

Love the content. Commenting on each new video until we get a top ten players of all time list by tinashe.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch as always chief 😁👊🏿

[@50n3able]

Great writing!! Thabks

[@shubchatt]

For me, Ian Wright is an absolutely legend 🙏

[@JoDyMa]

The whole of the world owe's something to Mr. Pigden. An absolute legend who, without him, the world would have missed out on an absolute gift of a human. Awful to think about what might have been without his intervention during Sir Ian's youth

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

1:10 he says the thing!! 🙌🙌

[@Brok3nRonim]

Missed this series man😭😭

[@TristanBailey]

Ian is football and Saturday afternoon feeling of drive emotion and warmth that he has passed on. 🔴

[@fish4fun84]

Ian was always one of my favourite players when I was a kid feel sad for the guy hearing about his parents pretty sick.

[@paulglusic6665]

He is MY HERO!!!!! A legend 👏 From Bringing up Shawn to playing for Arsenal this guy is ALL CLASS MAN!!! WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE ❤ THIS GUY LONG LIVE KING WRIGHTY 🤴

[@MihaiMartin]

absolutely lovely video. i love your channel

[@michaelwilliams-nq6zg]

Should be an Arsenal fan given my love for him and the greatest, in my opinion, Thierry Henry. Ian Wright and his Joy of scoring goals brought me to even know what this game is.

[@lovmorvr]

We thank u Ian for ur service n determination of being a good man in society n a very good example to us young black men showing we can all make it out of our circumstances

[@anthonysheridan8057]

Loved this one ❤

[@bobdevlin1934]

What an amazing story his life is. Many people let their issues define who they are. I watch him as a pundit and have a laugh. I did not know how he came up. Grace with a smile to match.

[@kommissar.murphy]

Wow,I never knew any of that,but Wright always was the most likable Gooner!

[@brianstones6234]

Ian had the greatest lap on Top Gear! A true dude!

[@Jonathan-ug9yu]

I know Ian Wright for always wanting to say, "or your money back". I'm so glad he finally got to live his dream

[@RichardCarling]

Ian Wright withstood a lot of flack and made good and still excels in what he is doing. A positve, hard worker of good humour. A hero.

[@victortorkildsen8747]

This guy is the reason why I support Arsenal since I moved to the UK in 1993.

[@AW-kr9fl]

Wrighty is an absolute legend. I can’t believe how clubs are so quick to reject promising players at trials but are happy to waste millions on crap players just because they are already pros.