Ian Wright tearfully remembers childhood teacher
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.พ. 2020
- Former England striker Ian Wright has tearfully paid tribute to a childhood teacher he remembers as "the greatest man in the world".
The ex-footballer had a hard time keeping the emotion out of his voice as he told Desert Island Discs about being reunited with Sydney Pigden in 2010 (footage of their reunion later went viral). Mr Pigden passed away in 2017.
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“And because he was 3 or 4 steps up, I felt like I was 7 again” wow 🥺
Wrighty had issues because his real Dad disowned him and left the family when he was small. He was bought up by his mother in a tough Council estate in Brockley. Sid Pigden was like the father Wrighty never had. Nice one Ian, real men always show their emotions.
Ian Wright is a national treasure. A very humble and likable human being.
I think we all turned into bumbling crying people after watching this video. So very moving......
It’s teachers like Mr Pigden that make this world a better place.
Anyone who can have an impact in someone’s life like this, famous or not has achieved something more valuable than gold.
What so many young lads miss in their life , A man who cares...
Sidney Pigden fought in WW2, flying Spitfires and Hurricanes, strafing enemy positions, and was then chosen to fly over Buckingham Palace after the end of the war. At 23 years old. Let that sink in. At an age most of us start to try and grow a wispy moustache Mr. Pigden was flying fighter planes giving Nazi Germany a hard time. What a singular blessing for Ian to be able to have such a man as a mentor.
It’s been 10 years since that clip went viral and it still makes me cry every time!
“They will all be crying with you..” she had no clue how right she was… Ian got a gift… someone he thought was gone forever came back and he got to hug that person again… I’m sure all of us have someone we would love to hug again.
Whoever's chopping onions can bugger off!
He was more proud of the impact he had on others than of his own achievements.
Seriously, how can anyone thumb this down? If all people had respect for others like this the world would be a much better place!!
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Wrightys always been a legend- he wears his heart on his sleeve and is a genuine person. Ian Wright Wright Wright!! So good they named him thrice!!
Listening to Ian’s voice breaking is really poignant.
Ian Wright Wright Wright 👍 Mr Pigden is a legend risked his life in ww2 and then going out of his way to help help another legend. Black boys need more Mr Pigden's in their lives. RIP in peace Mr Pigden you are an inspiration. Ian Wright you are a legend. If David Rocastle was alive he'd be proud of you. Both Rocky and Mr Pigden are proud of you and watching over you. Blood doesn't determine family.
I don't like football but love this guy. Straight forward, honest and no BS. Mr. Pidgen I'm sure affected many other kids in a positive way too. What a great legacy to leave behind.
I love how Ian involuntarily removed his hat as an automatic mark of respect for the great man. Oh what a lovely moment--two good men. Bless you, Ian!
It’s powerful because he was more proud of playing a part in another man’s glory than he was in his own. In many respects Mr.Pigden was the epitome of that old breed of men who are now taking their final curtain calls.