Mr Pigeon." He explained how the teacher - who ... Another posted: "Happy you got the recognition and firmly in the hall of fame Ian Wright." ...

Ian Wright broke down in tears as he recalled how ... the former Arsenal player, 56, praised Mr Sydney Pigden for helping to change his life. 'I know he loved me,' said Ian.

He looked stunned when Mr Pigden greeted him in one of the stands at Highbury, Arsenal's former stadium, as his mentor said: 'Hello Ian, long time no see.' Wright removes his hat and reached out ...

Ian Wright has recalled an emotional meeting with an old teacher who helped him through his troubled childhood. The former Arsenal striker cried after being reunited with Mr Pidgen as part of a ...

Ian Wright was close to tears as he remembered his ‘amazing’ teacher who changed his life during an appearance on The One Show. The former footballer talked about Mr Pigden, the man who helped ...

Ian Wright, former Arsenal and England footballer ... At his primary school a teacher, Mr Pigden, took him under his wing and Ian would later credit him with changing his life.