The absence of a good and involved father. There are troubled kids with the father in the home. Just because the father is in the home doesn't mean he is any good. Or he is involved or a decent human. I've worked with kids and there are kids having huge struggles with their so called father in the home
Ian is a national treasure. The video of him meeting his teacher for the first time in years was lovely. Ians instant reaction of taking his hat off when he hears him say " Hello Ian" was an automatic gesture of respect.
Pidgen survived well over 100 ground-attack sorties with No. 164 Squadron RAF Argentine-British, when flying Hawker Hurricane and Typhoon rocket-armed aircraft against heavily defended enemy ground targets. Flew a spitfire over Buckingham palace at the end of the war
My late father told me when I was young that there is no shame in crying over the loss of a loved one, that I should wear the tears with pride because that person earned every one and you should never be ashamed to show the world you cared.
@@MR-bq1cy here’s how I look at it and this is just my opinion. First, I think that says more about her than you. It’s the notion of ‘be a real man’. To me a real man is a man that stands on his own two feet, decides for himself what he is and what he does and is not persuaded to change his actions because of what others may expect of them. If you do change it’s because you decided based on your own outlook and not because of others. Finally he is never ashamed to be who he is. So for me I really couldn’t care what that woman would think of me. It’s only what I think of me that matters. I’d never change for someone else, woman or man, because if I did them I’m acknowledging they have an influence over me. A real man decides for himself what he is, can or should do. That’s not to say I ignore everything, but it’s my decision, I’m my own man, I’m the captain of my own ship and no one else is going to steer my boat. In this context for me to hide a tear is denying the truth of something. I obviously believe it to be a truth or I wouldn’t cry. So why would I ever be or ashamed that. If I cry, that’s me, telling me, that I felt something that is real. Something I consider to be true and by hiding it I would be conceding that I’m mistaken or wrong. I could never do that. Any person, man or woman, who laughed at me for shedding a tear I really wouldn’t care. That’s because to hide it away would be to deny that person what they earned. To hide it would be disrespectful in my view, to myself and to the person they are for. So I’d only ever wear them with pride. But I’d always remember that the person laughing at me knowing they have no respect for me or the reason for the tears. That person for me is the S**t on my shoe and if they want to put themselves there I’m more than happy to oblige.
Wrighty is a lovely lovely proud Englishman. And as a Man Utd fan I'm proud to know a footballer as good as Wrighty loved playing for his country. Our country. Our England. God bless Wrighty..
I love Ian Wright. The man is just a legend. He came from a council estate and didn't get signed as a professional player until he was 21. It was very late, and I think he was a bricky at the time. You could always tell he was proud to step on a pitch and was and is so grateful he got the chance. He never did and still doesn't take the position in life he has for granted . He is down to earth and loves the fact football got to be his life. He always loved the fans, and they have always loved him back. A trule working-class hero.
When I saw Ian meet Mr Pigden, having believed he had died, it really hit hard. The shock on Ian’s face, the humbleness of Mr Pigden and the immense love between them was so special to witness.
@@Footballstoryss when I think about kind people I think about my tutor at college rob and my two favourite probation officers kindness is such a powerful thing
When I read you autobiography on my holidays wrighthy I felt your pain and joy. Just be Ian weight he’s made so many of my days watching football even as a Liverpool fan
Liverpool fan here. Ian Wright is more than a Football player for my generation. He was a role model for a lot of us without fathers in the home,Everyone looked up to him!. He is a national treasure and a Legend. "IAN WRIGHT WRIGHT WRIGHT!!!" 🙌🏽
Mr Pigden fought for a world that allowed him to see Ian prosper. He fought for freedoms and his country. For him to see one of his favourite students pull that shirt on…. Priceless
Super emotional. What a gift of a human being Mr Pigeon was and I think it's fantastic that Wrighty so openly shares his emotions. People need to hear it.
People dont quite understand how important small acts of grace and understanding are. If we could all be more understanding to people we would be much happier.
Wrighty........you are the nicest bloke to ever play football. Wish i had you as a mate. You are a legend in every sense of the word. Your love and respect for Mr Pigden is a credit to you Wrighty. Every time I see you talking like this brings a tear to my eye.
I moved to canada in 2000, i stood out in my class. I was in 2 nd grade and i predominantly had female teachers which isnt a porblem at all, i was bullied a lot. I didnt have a voice to stand up for myself until i came into the 3rd grade. I had my first male school teacher in the 3rd grade, he noticed i struggled. He would take extra effort to make sure i would not be left behind with the school work. He told me one day when every one was bullying me, he said this to me in a soft voice - they are only doing it becasue they can see you are hurt by it. My dad didnt come to Canada. So he was someone who taught me about being a human beings. I got a voice that year and i stood up for myself ever since. He beleived in my the most. I pray that more men become teachers. I think there are many boys who will be blessed to have a man who cares about them.
That’s the impact a teacher can have a on a kid. They can help them believe in themselves. As an Arsenal fan, but also as human, thank you Mr Pigden for helping Ian become the fantastic person he is today.
A man like this is important if not essential for every child. Teach them right from wrong give them self worth a purpose and hope. He clearly saw something in Ian. I wish he had made you play for Spurs like Jimmy Ian 😊 You can feel the love and respect from Ian.
Actual teachers do make a difference. Not people that stand at the front of a class but true teachers who take the time to engage with kids and actually teach.
We wouldn't of had the living legend that is Ian right without mr pigdon a very special man that helped many children but Ian was his son and Ian saw him like a dad that's why there love and respect went both ways blood couldn't make them closer. We need more teachers like this man 😢
In this day and age of footballing presenters that are divas...and who are up their own ass...playing God etc.....to hear someone like Wrighty ...whose a legend in his own right...talking honestly...passionately...from the heart...it really is a fantastic piece of footage. From a Cov fan.
Ian, if you ever read this, just know, the way you loved your friend, that's how millions of us feel about YOU, mate. I hope you know just how loved you are Ian.
Mr Pigden and his late wife had a child, but, the baby died. He also lost his wife quite young. Such tragedy in his life and, yet, the man was the epitome of love, care, empathy and compassion.
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I don’t think people realise how important a father figure is to a young man
So true. I’m a secondary school teacher and the kids without dads are usually the most troubled.
I’m also a secondary teacher and will 100% agree with this. The absence of a father, especially to young boys, is devastating in most cases.
The absence of a good and involved father. There are troubled kids with the father in the home. Just because the father is in the home doesn't mean he is any good. Or he is involved or a decent human. I've worked with kids and there are kids having huge struggles with their so called father in the home
I think they do
@@IIETMIIwell na
Ian is a national treasure. The video of him meeting his teacher for the first time in years was lovely. Ians instant reaction of taking his hat off when he hears him say " Hello Ian" was an automatic gesture of respect.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@FC-gq7fb sounds like you'd know a lot about that
That clip had a lot of respecting on it man
@@prawned697 ya your dad tried the same with me, I sparked him out though, that’s why he’s now mentally slow and walks with a limp
@@FC-gq7fb aooof, bet you get all the laughs in your house!
Apparently Mr Pigden was a WW2 pilot, quite a story and life he had
Pidgen survived well over 100 ground-attack sorties with No. 164 Squadron RAF Argentine-British, when flying Hawker Hurricane and Typhoon rocket-armed aircraft against heavily defended enemy ground targets.
Flew a spitfire over Buckingham palace at the end of the war
@@mvubu6823 and then he died who cares
@@whoknew2273
Emotionally AND grammatically ignorant.👏
@@whoknew2273 a lot more people than when you shuffle off.
@@whoknew2273 people will say that about you too.
People who think teachers don't make a difference should watch this .
Found my old housemaster in an old people's home just before he passed. Was good to talk. I was a terrible student but the only one to go back.
They make a massive difference. They can change your life.
It does depend on the teacher. Mr Pygden was clearly both an exceptional teacher and human being.
@@purpledragons1146Too right!
Bless all the good teachers it's more than a job for them!
Fathers to the fatherless very powerful position
Still makes me choke up when seeing him meet Mr Pigden at Highbury after many years. Love you Wrighty ❤️👍
Me too but I still find myself watching it now and again as a reminder of , well just love.
Its not like he a relative
@@whoknew2273 we have another knob keyboard here, dick
@@whoknew2273 you must not have a clue about the making of the man . Keep pushing them keys bro
@@user-fq7tt4wr2q nah just a realist only look what's in front of me not what's behind simple as
Respect to IAN... a real man does not hide his feelings...
It's a real gift to other people to show emotion like that
My late father told me when I was young that there is no shame in crying over the loss of a loved one, that I should wear the tears with pride because that person earned every one and you should never be ashamed to show the world you cared.
@@murrayroy9384 RIP your father , and mine . We can learn so much from them . ❤
Women want us to hide our feelings. At my darkest moment I cried and the mother of my child actually laughed
@@MR-bq1cy here’s how I look at it and this is just my opinion.
First, I think that says more about her than you.
It’s the notion of ‘be a real man’. To me a real man is a man that stands on his own two feet, decides for himself what he is and what he does and is not persuaded to change his actions because of what others may expect of them. If you do change it’s because you decided based on your own outlook and not because of others. Finally he is never ashamed to be who he is.
So for me I really couldn’t care what that woman would think of me. It’s only what I think of me that matters. I’d never change for someone else, woman or man, because if I did them I’m acknowledging they have an influence over me. A real man decides for himself what he is, can or should do. That’s not to say I ignore everything, but it’s my decision, I’m my own man, I’m the captain of my own ship and no one else is going to steer my boat.
In this context for me to hide a tear is denying the truth of something. I obviously believe it to be a truth or I wouldn’t cry. So why would I ever be or ashamed that. If I cry, that’s me, telling me, that I felt something that is real. Something I consider to be true and by hiding it I would be conceding that I’m mistaken or wrong. I could never do that.
Any person, man or woman, who laughed at me for shedding a tear I really wouldn’t care. That’s because to hide it away would be to deny that person what they earned. To hide it would be disrespectful in my view, to myself and to the person they are for. So I’d only ever wear them with pride.
But I’d always remember that the person laughing at me knowing they have no respect for me or the reason for the tears. That person for me is the S**t on my shoe and if they want to put themselves there I’m more than happy to oblige.
Male role model, shows you how important a good teacher can be. Shows you the way to be the best version of yourself
Ian is the only pundit who has a real heart that i can listen to. A great footballer who is not defined by football. English legend
Ian Wright is an absolute diamond of a bloke . A truly genuine person . I hope one day i get to shake his hand .
wow
Wrighty is a lovely lovely proud Englishman. And as a Man Utd fan I'm proud to know a footballer as good as Wrighty loved playing for his country. Our country. Our England.
God bless Wrighty..
Well said my fellow Red Devil 🙏🏻
Never English
@@salemalnuaimi602 What??
@@salemalnuaimi602 Yawn. He's as English as it gets.
He should have played a lot more for England
Love Wrighty, a proper diamond, humble and respectful. A real gent.
Who remember their reunion, Ian was like a child again, beautiful.
You can see in that clip how much respect Ian has for him.
I think a lot of young men need a mr pigden nowadays positive inspiring role models are few and far between
I love Ian Wright. The man is just a legend.
He came from a council estate and didn't get signed as a professional player until he was 21.
It was very late, and I think he was a bricky at the time.
You could always tell he was proud to step on a pitch and was and is so grateful he got the chance.
He never did and still doesn't take the position in life he has for granted .
He is down to earth and loves the fact football got to be his life.
He always loved the fans, and they have always loved him back.
A trule working-class hero.
Why every child NEEDS a Father! ❤
No father is better than a bad one I have to say
Ian Wright just gets it. Sport and in life.
As a young black man without at father figure his love and mentoring made hime the man he is today.x
My respect to Sir Ian and Sir Pigden from Portugal. The video of their regathering is heartwarming! Two proper gentlemen. 🇵🇹❤️🏴
no knighthoods needed only to Pedos
Inspiring. His teacher was obviously a top bloke who identified another beautiful person.
A real father figure!
When I saw Ian meet Mr Pigden, having believed he had died, it really hit hard. The shock on Ian’s face, the humbleness of Mr Pigden and the immense love between them was so special to witness.
Pigden forged many happy weekends for many men across the world by gifting us Ian Wright
What a comparison….what a legend.
Heroes do the small things.
He saved this Boyz life….and The Boy for sure will give back to the next ons.
He did more than that he was a pilot in WW2 as well. So a hero on top of being a hero to this young man
Ian Wright true patriot
Ian Wright wears his heart on his sleeve. Respect to him. More men should do the same.
Ian is a national treasure❤
Ian Wright is a GREAT man.
Wrighty...class act..top human being
Yes he just needs to stop that skirt wearing shit
And this is why strong male role models/fathers are so valuable
It just takes that one person to give you the time and understanding can literally change your life
Facts ❤
@@Footballstoryss when I think about kind people I think about my tutor at college rob and my two favourite probation officers kindness is such a powerful thing
@@FootballstoryssWhich interview was this?
@@friendfrombackintheday Ian wright: Home Truths BBC One
WE love Ian Wright! Mr Pigden must have been a legend and then he made one himself! Such a patriotic Englishman and a proper player.
murdered a lot of people
A great teacher can change a life. Mr. David Unsell you were that change for me! Thank you sir!
Everyone has that one teacher who inspires you....
A story of life and humanity. Beautiful.
And Ian did score some very beautiful goals. God bless!
He turns into a little boy again when he see him for the first time after thinking he had died ❤
Love Ian showing his love and respect for Mr Pigden.
Ian is a real man, and Mr Pigden helped shape that young boy into a good human.
When I read you autobiography on my holidays wrighthy I felt your pain and joy. Just be Ian weight he’s made so many of my days watching football even as a Liverpool fan
Ian seems like a very emptional man and not in a negative way. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Fantastic forward too. ❤
such a sweet man... love this! As a teacher, we all hope to. make an impact like that!!
Just respect between two men this is how it should be no religion no colour just respect
So real. Ian is a great role model for all men and boys. ❤
Beautiful human being.
I adore this life story.....it grounds me and humbles me in seconds. What a magical and amazing connetion between two men.
Liverpool fan here. Ian Wright is more than a Football player for my generation. He was a role model for a lot of us without fathers in the home,Everyone looked up to him!. He is a national treasure and a Legend. "IAN WRIGHT WRIGHT WRIGHT!!!" 🙌🏽
And ian became a lovely gentleman, just how important the figure of father, teacher, mentor in someone's life
Mr Pigden fought for a world that allowed him to see Ian prosper. He fought for freedoms and his country.
For him to see one of his favourite students pull that shirt on…. Priceless
Respect to all fathers and father figures that make children believe they can do anything!!
What a most amazing man Wrighty is, very humble and decent.
Pigden was an amazing man, a brave pilot, a good teacher an unbelievable mentor.
Respect to both.
So moving . This story is beautiful x
Man can't stop hearing Pigden stories from IAN. Wish a documentary could be made. Then we'll really feel the emotions 😢🥺🥺🥺
Love Wrighty.... ❤️
He needed him and the fact they got to meet again was amazing. I’ve watched that video of them countless times as so lovely to see. ❤
Good teachers are never forgotten. They live beyond amemory.❤❤❤❤
Super emotional. What a gift of a human being Mr Pigeon was and I think it's fantastic that Wrighty so openly shares his emotions. People need to hear it.
People dont quite understand how important small acts of grace and understanding are. If we could all be more understanding to people we would be much happier.
😢❤beautiful proud man... loves ENGLAND 🏴 well done Ian
Ian Wright was the reason I became an Arsenal fan. Great player to watch and you could see he loved the game.
A man doesn't cry because he is weak, he just has been strong for too long.
Us Gooners love you Wrighty.... legend, you speak from the heart...
Everybody loves Wrighty
Wrighty........you are the nicest bloke to ever play football. Wish i had you as a mate. You are a legend in every sense of the word. Your love and respect for Mr Pigden is a credit to you Wrighty. Every time I see you talking like this brings a tear to my eye.
I moved to canada in 2000, i stood out in my class. I was in 2 nd grade and i predominantly had female teachers which isnt a porblem at all, i was bullied a lot. I didnt have a voice to stand up for myself until i came into the 3rd grade.
I had my first male school teacher in the 3rd grade, he noticed i struggled. He would take extra effort to make sure i would not be left behind with the school work. He told me one day when every one was bullying me, he said this to me in a soft voice - they are only doing it becasue they can see you are hurt by it. My dad didnt come to Canada.
So he was someone who taught me about being a human beings. I got a voice that year and i stood up for myself ever since.
He beleived in my the most. I pray that more men become teachers. I think there are many boys who will be blessed to have a man who cares about them.
That’s the impact a teacher can have a on a kid. They can help them believe in themselves. As an Arsenal fan, but also as human, thank you Mr Pigden for helping Ian become the fantastic person he is today.
He also taught you respect & discipline & that’s what made you what you are . Something that’s missing today 😢
Ian Wright is a absolute brilliant person
I wish every young man has a real man to mentor them. If only we were lucky. Good job mr. Pigden. You set a high bar
A man like this is important if not essential for every child. Teach them right from wrong give them self worth a purpose and hope. He clearly saw something in Ian. I wish he had made you play for Spurs like Jimmy Ian 😊
You can feel the love and respect from Ian.
Wrighty a real gent and people’s man
Just a good man. Sadly many are not appreciated by the masses, but for the few they touch they influence is immense.
Actual teachers do make a difference. Not people that stand at the front of a class but true teachers who take the time to engage with kids and actually teach.
It's a wonderful story about love friendship & respect ❤❤❤❤
Bless him, reminds me of the way Mike tyson speaks about cus d'mato. Genuine affection
You dont get bad kids you get bad teachers.
God bless mr pigden and the love and time he gave to ian ❤
Got to love Ian Wright such a genuine great guy being the best he can, great role model to us all ❤
Two absolutely great men. Rest well Mr Pigden
We wouldn't of had the living legend that is Ian right without mr pigdon a very special man that helped many children but Ian was his son and Ian saw him like a dad that's why there love and respect went both ways blood couldn't make them closer. We need more teachers like this man 😢
We need more men like that man, so many fatherless homes
Inspirational warming story. We all need good father figures ❤❤❤
Can’t believe he was only 25 years old and fought in the Second World War. First person to have mastered time travel.
RIP 1992-2017 GBBF.
Total admiration for uou Ian , honesty is a rare thing these days ,just been diagnosed with adhd im 65 ,and i still cant sit still
In this day and age of footballing presenters that are divas...and who are up their own ass...playing God etc.....to hear someone like Wrighty ...whose a legend in his own right...talking honestly...passionately...from the heart...it really is a fantastic piece of footage.
From a Cov fan.
Boys need men, to mould them into men. Had a spitfire/typhoon pilot as a teacher. A truly amazing human being. Thanks Mr Walker.
So beautiful and so pleased for Ian that they got to meet again!
You are a true legend and a smashing bloke too .
❤❤❤❤❤ reminde me of Mr Day. Put up with my behaviour and always stuck up for me. Respect Mr Day
I love Ian Wright ❤
Wrighty is a special guy.❤
Top top man , father , footballer . He's the best footballer in the country I have no doubts about that
Ian, if you ever read this, just know, the way you loved your friend, that's how millions of us feel about YOU, mate.
I hope you know just how loved you are Ian.
Well said...and I am a spurs!
Are you taking the Mickey?
Ian Wright can't read.
@@anothergoogleuser4915'taking the Mickey' - not very bright are you?
@@pauldavies8112 No Crumpets Sherlock.
Also I love that Ian isn't scared to show the world who this man was to him and how he really felt about him it's beautiful and as real as it gets ❤
It goes to show you even as an adult you remember everything growing up. And it still hits when you have your own kids x
We all have a teacher that when we think back on our time growing up. We instantly remember that teacher. Im glad that Mr Pigden found Ian.
When he said he was more of him achieving his dreams then him fying over the palace! That man was a great man!!!! ❤
Wrighty, you fully deserved to be led by this man
Wrighty n mr pigdon.the video of them meeti g at highbury made me cry a river..respect to them both.both great gentlemen x
Ian is a loyal person. Very humble. A honest hearted person
Mr Pigden and his late wife had a child, but, the baby died. He also lost his wife quite young.
Such tragedy in his life and, yet, the man was the epitome of love, care, empathy and compassion.
the comment section is like a soap opera lol
Amazing, God bless prayers may he RIP You made him so PROUD
Love this story about Ian and this amazing man just a class act proper fella 👊🩵
So glad that they had the opportunity to reunite and share the respect and love they have for each other