The Ian Wright Interview | broadcast career, Sydney Pigden, fractured childhood, Late bloomer

The Former Arsenal and Crystal Palace player joined Joe Molloy on Monday's OTB in a candid interview.

[@AjarnDeeTeesut]

Great interview! Thank you Sidney Pigden for having the patience, class and humanity to mould the Ian Wright we know and love.

[@mlh4711]

Ian Wright was such a brilliant striker for The Gunners and Palace but it's not until you watch these documentaries about "him" that you realise what an absolute gem of a bloke he turned into. He never forgot where he came from but he manages to bring gladness into other peoples lives with his infectious personality and his kind heart. My stepfather was a total w***er and I'd love to have had someone like Wrighty as my stepdad. Top bloke.

[@gary6514]

Ian Wright had a troubled childhood but he made something of his life and achieved incredible things. He is to be applauded because Ian has remained humble and grounded. I true footballing hero to so many. Well done Ian.

[@darrenwilson8042]

Never been a gooner always loved Ian Wright and his attitude. Massive massive respect for Wrighty.

[@danielmcallister4816]

Great Interview. Ian is a great bloke

[@j2times2006]

How many people know him from the Pigden video and not his Soccer or broadcasting career. Pigden was a great man no doubt about it.

[@felenti4956]

A reminder to all aspiring interviewers; the subject is the star, not you.

[@robertbailey2570]

Definitely

[@mickdavis8163]

Sidney pigden a gentlemen made of steel not all heroes wear capes

[@yak8735]

I listen to Off The Ball a lot and I find Joe Molloy an amzingly good interviewer ! Keep up the great work Joe !

[@bigdaddy4069]

I have no love for football whatsoever but that was great. An interesting and intelligent chat. Why aren't mainstream chat shows like this anymore ? Its all SO dumbed down.

[@felenti4956]

he has no idea how many black boys his interviews help much love mr wright

[@colav0827]

Love Ian Wright, what a guy.

[@Supadan75]

I have so much respect for Wrighty, definitely one of my favourite Premiership players and I'm a United fan!

[@billybronco4223]

Mr Pigden 19:36

[@mohdshahidfodkar7787]

Legend

[@shannonly23]

I love listening to y’all talk. It seems like and actually is a world away, but we all appreciate the same things and this story, in particular, is something that resonates with all of us. Ian is a wonderful man and Mr. Pigden is a man that I think we all hope would be apart of our or our loved ones lives. Beautiful men. ❤

[@robertjameson2327]

Good lad Ian. He's more self aware than I'd thought.

[@ruairiwaterford18]

Brilliant content as usual...listening in Melbourne 👏

[@rivertolka]

Soulful guy wrighty

[@whateverrrrrr123]

We love you too Ian -ManUtd Fan (Malaysia)

[@141Lav]

Love Ian he is a real man 🌹💕🌹

[@mediacenterman8583]

Like him or loathe him, he was a raw net busting machine with goal celebrations that would be viral memes today. Ian Wright, Wright, Wright!

[@PaulMorrisseyIRL]

Who loathes him? 😂

[@dannmburu]

Wrighty is an inspiration.

[@johncreighton9353]

Brilliant. Best interview, your free state come a long way

[@neilarmstrong3581]

Incredible person

[@paulfitness5157]

Legend ,remember him playing in Tikka park against Shels

[@xxdutchxx9336]

Use to watch Steve Penney at the Goldstone when he played for BHAFC. Fantastic winger, so skillful, bit like Liam Brady. Needed just an inch to get a cross in. Was very fragile though and ended up a bit of a sick note.

[@TheDaveman75]

I remember watching Steve Penny playing for Brighton in the 80's. He was talented. Crying shame they didn't sign Wrighty at the same time

[@Nevano12]

Joe left, Ian wright

[@_Snapper]

Well played Nev Mc

[@alingard1]

That's what I wanted to hear, that whole story of palace and how he was nearly missed. Incredible.

[@Karl_with_a_K]

He's talking about the Transport club.

[@TheLaidOffFounder]

First view. His fave band is U2. I heard in an interview once.

[@harbster2]

Great interview

[@philmichowicz7015]

Soon as you see him . In your head says ian Wright Wright Wright...

[@Finderskeepers.]

we need more of this wright straight up attitude, too much is either pc or staged these days.

[@berbuck]

Wrighty is a bit sound.

[@leroysmart9363]

Stephen penny played 8 seasons at Brighton

[@zimzimma5688]

Wrighty has a lot of dear dear friends. He's like some dodgy character out of one of those American soaps from the 80's, Dallas or Dynasty or something. Can imagine him wearing an all white satin suit and a cowboy hat as he slides a briefcase across a table and says "Don't worry about the bill passing (dramatic pause) the state senator is a dear dear friend of mine" muwhahahaahahah.....dun dun dun.

[@Revelian1982]

The sound quality on Ian Wright's microphone is awful. So much noise.

[@charlesgold9016]

Great interviewer. The Americans need to learn from him. Know when to stfu

[@j2times2006]

Plenty of American interviewers who know when to talk and when to let their guests speak