Born on the 3rd of november 1963 in south london, wright grew up having a troubled childhood with an abusive stepfather and found that football, whether he was watching or playing it, was often his only solace. And we'll pay tribute to each and every one of them this summer with the help of a stellar cast of former arsenal favourites. Next up is the club's former record goalscorer, ian wright. Ian edward wright, mbe. Born 3 november, 1963, in woolwich and raised on the honor oak estate in brockley.
Ian edward wright () is an english media personality and former professional footballer. Wright enjoyed success with london clubs crystal palace and arsenal as a forward , spending six years with the former and seven years with the latter. Ian wright is an english former professional footballer and radio/tv personality, who currently works as a commentator for bbc sport and itv sport. Ian was born in woolwich, london, england, to jamaican immigrant parents and was raised by his mother, nesta, and an abusive stepfather. Ian wright who played for arsenal and england, was one of mr pigdens pupils. He later credited his former teacher as the first positive male figure in his life. He dedicated his autobiography a life in football to pigden. Lionesses centurion, manchester city midfielder and national icon. Ian wright is a former english professional footballer who played for seven clubs during his career, most notably arsenal and crystal palace. He is currently a television and radio presenter, pundit and columnist. Wright was born in woolwich, london.
Wright was born in woolwich, london.
