Fine show of respect by Wrighty to a bloke who thoroughly earned his respect. Two legends in their own fields.

I love little things like that. It doesn’t seem like much to some people but it means a lot to show respect. Wrighty is a class act 👏🏻

Ian Wright was a handful on the pitch but turned back to a school kid in 2 seconds flat. Taking his hat off shows the respect he holds for this man!!

Such a human moment, that. Love Ian Wright.

Thats why the teacher started to laugh

Omg I thought the same this clip is like a movie everything is so perfect 😢

Same energy as "I'm Christopher Robin"

Love this

And the way he took his hat off and immediately it’s like he was a little school kid again. Ugh. I love videos like this 😭 so touching

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I love this. I just saw it for the first time yesterday and I think I’ve watched it a dozen times. I didn’t know who Ian was. I’m just humbled and moved by his reaction seeing his beloved teacher. How his voice breaks when he says that someone had told him Nr Pigdin was dead. How he takes his hat off. It’s really moving and beautiful.❤❤

@@roisindubh02 There's a moment just after 0:35 where Mr Pigden takes his hand and pulls him forward, up until that moment I don't think Ian could believe his eyes because he believed he was dead. You can hear him gasp and his mouth falls open. Not gonna lie that moment touched me.

@@bennewey5483 He talks in an interview made later that when he hugged him, because he was standing below Mr. Pigden it felt like he was back to being a small child again, being comforted. Beautiful and overwhelming moment for sure.

Well said.

Thinking the same thing ❤

When he saw him his smile just dropped into shock and disbelief

And now you've sent me into tears.

“Im so glad, that youve done soo well for yourself” If i was to hear that from a loved one that passed on, id break down so badly.

This feels like a movie, why exactly did he think he was dead?m

​@@JohnnyBravo-gj7ve Because someone told him that he was. Did you watch the video?

Same

For me it was the way his smile so abruptly changed to seriousness. You could immediately feel the weight of the moment

@@brandonhyson9762 It was also the way he hugged him around the waist as though he was still knee high to a grasshopper for me. 🥺🥺🥺

Funny if the teacher said yeah I am I’m a ghost

This is an amazing expression of emotion as many here have pointed out. Two other this of note would be the covering of his face with his hat and the probably lesser noticed but I believe more impact of the huge breathe he takes as he sits before covering his face.

I noticed that too. Touching.

@Langers Salty

Figuratively

@Langers shut the fuck up you sarcastic twat

@Langers Still salty. Tragic.

Sometimes I just come back to it

Every comment section on the internet is inundated with sentence fragments beginning with "the". "The this. The that. The other."

@@hardpack187 okay Karen.

The@@hardpack187

Us 2 bro tears every time I watched this

RIP Mr. Pidgen, a great man. 👍🏽

Who was he

@@siblingschannelyah9909 he was a spitfire pilot in the RAF during the Second World War and he was Ian’s PE teacher

@@chrisgillman1162 he lived a great life, saved his country and gave us a premier league, mr pigden is an arsenal legend

​@@siblingschannelyah9909 Ian Wright pe teacher

Wow

He brought up one of the greatest players to grace the pitch I’m not surprised

Really?? More details please

@@dair7947 I will. Thanks👍

@@dair7947 thanks!

AlphaOscarRomeo that's the way it used to be in school a tradition long gone, no longer taught in school sadly

jonathan spittlehouse I may only be an old fart of 32 but I clearly remember my classmates' hats being ordered removed as they made their way into class

Im only 24 and still had to do it going in to school, think the rule is still around tbh.

jonathan spittlehouse Yeah, cause hats shouldn’t be put on in school

What about removing your hat is respectful? I get it's a respectful action, but why? There's so many traditional things like that, that are just bullshit and pointless.

Oh my heart….crying for you now. I wish the same for you ❤ sending you love

God bless your dad. May he rest well. 🙏🏽

Me too and My Dad died on the 11th April,1971..

I do as well. I've seen this dozens of times and "hate" Arsenal but it all goes away when I watch this.

Hey bud

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

there was never no intention his is in complete shock

when things are meant to be, other facets of facts in reality play out like they were set up in a movie ..

yeah and he was working his whole life on a teachers salary. Some people disserve better

My favourite line as well. Really reveals his kind and modest nature.

@@bradentaylor4256 seriously man. What a genuine guy. Def deserved better

@@bradentaylor4256 he served in the army during world war 2 as one of the youngest fighter pilots

@@bradentaylor4256 those are the type of people that make the world go round, just like school bus drivers that stay at it their entire life. Just naturally good people who want to help others and nothing more

Bro I couldn’t agree more you got that spot on ‼️

That’s a great point, Jake. I saw the movie “Kes” when I was training in the early ‘70’s and that made me aspire to be a good teacher.

And people say there’s racism in this world 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@@dontblinkimhuman2653 that comment wasn’t necessary but ok

@@svenvanmeekeren2087 it was very necessary

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

Men like him save this world a bit at a time

Bless him

Man, what an emotional video. Legends both.

@@ddriveddrive4986 What a great and apt expression

TheChap he’s a legend

As someone who never had one ... this is painfully true.

Amen.

Yep. And I always say that if you never had one in your life. Then make sure you become the best father-figure in somebody else's life.

So cliche.

​@@Hoosier_Daddy69 never had a dad?

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

RIP to Mr. Pigden, the kind of bloke that everyone can be proud of.

And people say there’s racism in this world 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@@dontblinkimhuman2653 only racists mention race all the time

@@dontblinkimhuman2653 what has racism to do with this video? Racism exists and if u deny that then u are just blind

@@sebastianojuve_6971 Just remember than some of us white people don't give a damn about skin colour, just humanity.

It's like you just watched the video

Ian: * laughs * * looks and then looks away * Also ian: 🤨😦

And people say there’s racism in this world 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

@@dontblinkimhuman2653 not in south east London mate. We fucked that off years ago.

@@joshdearlove225 only racism I see is towards white people which is the only form that is acceptable for some reason

It makes the man seem more manly when he shows respect to his mentor.

100%!!

the dessert island disks moment a year ago is a real choker,, dont listen to while driving,, you will probably crash,,,

@@davidblurton7158 ?

@@fallendevonish1869 He's referring to this second video of Ian Wright and Mr Pigden, but be warned - it'll get you even more emotional than this one. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mWSHfJ6tpa1kon0.html

@@davidblurton7158 mate wtf are you on about

Well said 👏

Very well said

This is damn poetry. Moving!

@River Freeland 😇

That’s beautiful

I have grown men in their 30's still saying 'Hello Sir, how are you' when they see me on the street. Forget about the fact they left school nearly 20 years ago!

He took his hat off too.

James Plowman and probably doesn't even know his first name.

smalla weyhey11 Try that again. In English this time.

@smalla weyhey11 alright mate, you ok?

damn bro. I love u man. u just caused a 180 degree flip on my feel trip

Speak English

Man, when Ian's voice starts to break at 0:48 it really shows what he felt for this man.

glapots surely you’re not that dumb

@@glapots It's a word play as his name is Ian Wright and pronounced as Right.

speaking of "hats off" I loved how Ian's 1st thought was "hat off, that's your teacher."

@@Coffeeology EXACTLY that respect is missing TODAY for sure

R.I.P. to a real legend, rest well Mr. Pigden.

Beautiful story ☺️ And props to you for beating cancer!

Thats such a beautiful story thanks for sharing 💛

God bless you; your fight is appreciated; admiring and inspiring; I may not know you but I want you to know your loved; continue to live life to the fullest

What an absolute legend your teacher is. God bless y'all.

I haven't felt the presence of love like this in a long time. Some beautiful stories in this comment section, and this is one of them.

his father left at young age and had an abusive step father! this man was the only good role model he had.

@@robinhooduk8255 And what a role model he was!

yeah, basically

Adam Harrington agree mate

kids these days lack the respect for teachers

@@Gblonkers 'these days' every generation has kids who don't respect their teachers

Jam15 yep. but you won’t get what wrighty and mr pigden have, these days.

Darren Crabb alright bruv

Big up Mr Gleason

I can relate . I had a coach named Coach Oscar Cruz and if I can describe him in one word it would be intimidation. He was my Little League coach in 1995 and I was flabbergasted my first practice. I was one of the smallest players on Lee’s Florist playing with all tall, fast and solid players . I always knew that I was good but I was so in awe at how he took control of us and how everyone listened. He was like a Dad 2.0. I also wrestled and did very well, all of my great coaches couldn’t amount to Oscar, not even in college, even MMA/BJJ. I made the Hall of Fame for Kearny High School, NJ in 2019 and I bought him a ticket and invited him to the beautiful dinner. I went with my family and he met us there in the parking lot and I was so grateful to just say thank you . Furthermore , I received my award and he was waiting at the bottom of podium to greet me. He will always be the best coach and mentor 2nd to my Father. I can’t tell him thank you enough for molding me into the man that I am today. If he went to coach the Yankees right now I bet he would turn that whole shit around. He never babied me not once . He would kick parents out of practice and tell them that he was our Dad now and they all left. Oscar “The Kid” Cruz, the best coach and mentor in the history of life hands down. I bet your coach was awesome too man .

If they're still around, you should tell them this - They deserve to know.

@@murkincl69 so nice to hear.

@@murkincl69 hey, follow NJ native here, I live so close to Kearny! Your couch sounds like one hell of a guy, your story truly touched me. Thanks for sharing!

You said it, mate😅

We're all brothers.

scots cry easily there a timid bunch

The power of caring my friend

@@paulmcdonough1093 Give over, man, the Scots are as tough as anyone.

And people say there’s racism in this world 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

Rip Mr Pigden A father figure to so many. So glad Ian got to see him again. What a moving clip. Ian Wright what an amazing man.

I don't know who Mr. Pidgen was, but by what I saw in this story, I think he is part of what we call "the light" at the end of our lives. May he RIP indeed.

Well said John

A year ago today R.I.P

John Ewen Year and a day gone RIP from a MUFC fan respect the dead ✊

Not only a teacher, he was a WWII pilot, a true hero as well.

Bare minimum

That gets me every time !!😭😭

He mentions it on desert island discs before he starts crying about it. Love Ian Wright and so glad he had a teacher that took a chance on him

Haha I was wondering that I was like jeez is this man 7ft tall 😂 Lovely moment.

_"He was prouder that I played for England than he was flying over Buckingham Palace during World War II"_ *(Ian Wright)*

deep

What a legend, a brave man and a kind man

Save the world? lol

@@theul6775 helped save the world from nazi tyranny, yeah

save the world? sadly he was fighting the wrong enemy

@@AhmadSafty96 wtf are you on ? he was fighting the nazis

He never forgot where he came from respect

That huge broke me and my tears started running down my face

Well said, I thought the same exact thing.

The teachers might have been longer in our lives than parents.. They are paid so little...

Perfectly put

Fucking so true

Honestly, mate, if you haven't watched the later video of Ian talking about Mr. Pigden, it's even more emotional than this one. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mWSHfJ6tpa1kon0.html

My dad used to say something like that to me. "you never know how alienated someone's feeling, they could be having a bad year so giving them 5 minutes of your help might change how they feel for life, even if you never think of them again"

Well clearly Ian forgot about his mentor and was surprised to see him alive. Thats how grateful he was

@@kanalnr1 Damn bro, just woke up and decided "imma be a cocksucker today" 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Same goes for bad things :/

as a teacher, i can’t wait to have that moment years down the road ❤️

It’s like for a split second he was a schoolboy again, even the way he said his name had that feeling.

Don't think that's what's happening. I mean, for him, his childhood teacher and mentor was dead, and yet, there he his. Imo he's trying to process it all and make sense out of it.

@Il Rap Italiano Fa Schifo took the words right out of my mouth

because he is bald or what🤣

@@g-vasileff4187 🤷🏼‍♀️????

Great copy and paste effort from Wrighty's book hahaha

drill father also, mr pigden tought ian how to read and write. mr pigden was ian's real father. we need more people like mr pigden, those people are the reason i still have hope for humanity.

Read what he wrote at the top of his comment?

The Drill Father i

Death Rager ...he was his real father? How come he is black?

I've heard that this clip is used in training sessions for foster parents. Ian Wright's home life was dreadful but Mr Pigden believed in him.

Gary 65 Nicely put.

Why do you think we want to know what club you are from? No matter what club you are from everybody is a human being.

@@eire32mcireland75 So you are saying that players should play for your club then only you can decide if they are legend or not but you made an exception in case of Wright. Poor choice of words to answer. Anyways my point is being a fan of liverpool or any other club should not be a factor in ones opinion about a player So being from an opposition team or same team dosent matter cause thats not going to change how good player Ian Wright was. Us Arsenal fans dont expect only our clubs fans to appreciate him so no need to say what club you're from.

@Dontbelievethefakenews He never said “we” once? Read his reply to my message again you idiot

@@prototypeprototype8878 Ay it just shows sportsmanship between clubs because we can respect players from other clubs as well. Some people like that there's still that bond between football fans who can support one another despite supporting different clubs. Some people just love to shit on great players just because they play for other clubs and that just ruins the essence of football. There's no need to look for some hidden meaning in his message when all he meant was to show his support to arsenal fans like us.

@@prototypeprototype8878 Liverpool fans are a weird breed mate, they have to sign off every message with either "from a Liverpool fan" or "YNWA"

Discipline too

@@chriseaton8308 that might be the most important element... tough love is best IMO.

​@@jasonum9267 Just look at Thierry Henry, ma man become a great human through the toughness of his father's love

Teachers lack compassion nowadays

@@kaidiya2403 because children nowadays are not what children were 30 years ago. technology and instant gratification has ruined the generation.

yeah!like mike tyson seeing Cus da moto,i think he could'nt even breath.

@@ruatzelakryptonian4384 Exactly!

@@F32Aidan R.I.P Mr Sid Pigden, a true gentleman who laid the foundations for a footballing legend.

me neither....

I'd have given anything for any father figure like Mr Pidgen.

Cringe

@@WakaWaka2468 shut up you tool

Exactly!

What's respectful about taking off your hat? Weird generation

@@DisconnectedRoamer are you fucking stupid shit im 14 and i know its respectfull to take your hat off when greeting somebody its common fucking decency its like making a cross when entering a church you take your hat off to show respect and shit it used to be if you dont take your hat off in doors or when greeting somebody your saying im above you its just disrespectful and to call it stupid is just fucking ignorant

milf shagger that’s old fashioned as fuck. You don’t have to take your hat off for anyone to be polite, it’s 2020.

@@DisconnectedRoamer you said what's respectful about taking your hat off i told you shut the fuck up stupid prick

Another Spurs fan that has a lot of time for Wrighty. Where, oh where was our club In not snapping him up?

Who cares what team you support

Thomas Jackson - believe they’re stating it to show the gravitas of the person, in so much as they’re a club legend, but still fans from their fiercest rivals only (largely only) say nice things about them.

Shaun Pierce 7-2

Ditto pal. He tells it like it is.

I love Ian and you are right but then he has 8 kids by 5 different Women himself...

@@Isleofskye 🤦

@@Isleofskye but if he is involved in their lives that's all that matters. A father doesnt have to live in the home, he just has to be involved.

Hi Jo.Thanks for your comment but though that can, of course, works surely the ideal as practiced in The UK by 98% of Asiatic, Chinese and Jewish families is to have an equal input of love and emotional, practical, and financial help from the Female and Male perspectives. Naturally, someone can (and do) succeed and equally others from 2 Parent families may not but surely to give any child "the best possible chance" having both Parents at home affords that child that opportunity. In England 90% of The Teachers at Primary School from the ages between 5 and 11 are Female so if only the female (usually but not always) is at home the Boys, for example, are getting relatively little Male input which is equally as important as the Female input in their lives. My friend who I have seen over 1,000 times in London is one of 6 Babymothers from the same Guy and his Brother gas "14 or 15" progeny. Even if we assume good intentions from both Babyfathers then it's impossible on a practical basis alone for them to be there most of the time for each child. My friend is a loving mother but she has, metaphorically, wrapped in cotton wool and even at 16 years old still drives 3 miles to pick her up from school, for example. If the Woman has to practically bring up the child or children with the only occasional visit then most will have to work at least 1 maybe more Jobs so who is with the child if the absent Father is not there and on a practical level then it's much more difficult. I'm 67 now and seen endless examples of practical problems when only one Parent is around and the benefits of having 2 Parents so my friend takes his Daughter for Swimming lessons while The Mother takes the other Daughter to Dance and ballet classes in another part of Town etc....

@@Isleofskye So? He also adopted his girlfriend's son when he was about 19 so maybe mention that? Another point not addressed is he has children who are like 25 years apart so it would hardly prevent him being a good father figure

The best players always love the fans almost more than they love the game

Ian was a machine for goals,respect!

This is what I still picture when I think of the English, kind and warm people. Honourable. And then I look at the state of the country now, the way people behave, no respect no dignity. It makes me sad

@@mrSam3ooo People have got to stop doing that, you're becoming part of the problem. The real difference between Mr. Pigden's generation and ours is they didn't run England down and constantly say negative things about it. If I said to you now _"London is the greatest city in the world."_ I guarantee you would respond by listing negatives instead of positives. People are loving this beautiful country again and we're back to being POSITIVE about it.

@@TonyEnglandUK i don't see that as the problem at all though, for me it's more to do with the fact that there's a certain class that has been lost in the people. And with that a certain warmth and kindness. Not really to do with how we talk about the country

@@mrSam3ooo Say something good and positive about your own country - I guarantee you'd use the word "but" at the end of it.

At one time in America it was a well practiced etiquette. Maybe not so much these days...

It’s a worldly practice

Yes it's a global practice. I believe many centuries ago serfs took their hats off when in the presence of the landlord or feudal lord.

It's almost instinctive. We hold our heads in times of disbelief. Could come from that

Think it’s quite common in Tibet countries. Or at least was when more people wore hats

hockey6408 so true.

the best part about this is Esperanza means hope in spanish

@@lucasmelero6197 beautiful

Wholesome af ❤

Do you still meet her?

Gracias a la maestra Esperanza ❤️💯👏

+Stephen Williams well fucking said mate.

Millwall here. Love Wrighty's spirit, passion and ability. Big love!

Wrighty's home life was far from perfect- hence his feelings about Mr Pigden, and he had to work really hard to get into professional football. Certainly didn't have it easy. A top bloke.

As Liverpool fan growing up in the 90s i agree 100%.

Wow from a wolves fan too. Respect dingle ✊ KRO

Same here

who gives a fuck who u support ya big dosser

Jay C rent boy !!!

@@fortytwo9517 Won more than your banter club since more than a decade

Ya fanny lol

Simply amazing.

I listened to the radio (or podcast, I can't remember) where Ian talked about it, and I was in tears when he couldn't get the words out, describing how the teacher told him that watching him scored a goal for England is the teacher's proudest moment despite him being flew over Buckingham Palace in a WWII Victory celebration.

Thanks for that information bro. Its a lovely story

@@FzHnn Me too. Listened to it at work, I was in bits. Had to run off to the toilets!

@@FzHnn possibly the true geordie podcast

Too right!