Ian Wright was one of the greatest strikers to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former English striker joined Arsenal in 1991 from Crystal Palace for £2.5m. Wright left Arsenal for West Ham in 1998 for £500,000. In total, he made 288 appearances for Arsenal and scored 185 goals. “Wrighty” wore the number 8 for Arsenal and was the club’s top scorer for six seasons in a row. Wright is currently a pundit on tv and radio. He was born on November 3, 1963. He is the father of footballers Shaun Wright-Phillips and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
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Ian Wright doubles down on Wenger comments despite denial
Ian Wright is standing behind the comments he made about Wenger getting ready to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, despite Arsene Wenger saying he never gave that impression at all.
Wenger denies Ian Wright’s take on his future at Arsenal
Ian Wright caused something of a commotion this weekend after he revealed Arsenal Wenger told him he was ‘coming to the end’.
Wright – Wenger didn’t tell me he was leaving at the end of the...
Late on Friday evening the internet was in something of a tizzy over comments from Ian Wright that Arsenal Wenger had told him he was on his way out.
Wright – Arsenal need to be more ruthless
Ian Wright has explained how Arsenal need to be more ruthless on the pitch.
Ian Wright – This is what worries me about Arsenal
In an exclusive column for the Sun, Ian Wright has spoken about what's currently worrying him about Arsenal, and it's not their ability.
Wright urges Wenger to show faith in Ox
Speaking after Arsenal's 3-1 win over Stoke on Saturday, former Gunner, Ian Wright, explained how Arsene Wenger should give Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain more of a chance.
Ferdinand and Wright urge Arsenal to give Alexis what he wants
Rio Ferdinand, alongside Ian Wright on the BT Sport panel, has urged Arsenal to pay Alexis Sanchez whatever he wants.
Wright states obvious about Aguero
Ian Wright has somewhat jokingly suggested that if Arsenal buy Sergio Aguero from Manchester City, we'll win the Premier League; 'it's as simple as that'.
Arsenal legend admits he doesn’t want Wenger to take England job for “selfish reasons”
Ian Wright has admitted that he doesn't want Arsene Wenger to take the England job for "selfish reasons".
Wright: Giroud would slow current Arsenal attack down
Ian Wright explained to the Sun Goals Podcast why Olivier Giroud and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain simply don't fit into Arsenal's current attacking system.
Watch: Wright and Ferdinand aren’t impressed with Ozil’s selfie
Ian Wright and Rio Ferdinand weren't too impressed with Mesut Ozil's selfie following Arsenal's 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Ian Wright confused over Fabregas banner – fans agree
Ian Wright seems confused over why Arsenal still have a Cesc Fabregas banner up on Ken Friar bridge when the midfielder now plays for Chelsea.
Series 1.3: David Rocastle, Arsenal’s most beloved number 7? With Ian Wright interview
Listen as we relive Rocastle's Arsenal career with exclusive soundbites from Ian Wright while other former Arsenal players reveal what they truly felt about the great man.
Ian Wright to appear at the Reading Book Festival
Ian Wright has been confirmed as part of the lineup for this year’s Reading Book Festival.
Should ex-Arsenal players keep negative opinions to themselves?
The more desperate the situation at Arsenal grows, the more former players appear to be speaking up about it but is it really their business anymore?
Referee love + four more things we learned from Arsenal’s blank at Leicester
You wouldn’t think you could learn anything from a performance that was a carbon copy of a thousand we’ve watched before, but we did.
Why England’s problems highlight Arsene Wenger’s deep understanding of modern footballers
On Monday night, I sat and watched my first game of the Euros since the opening Saturday of the tournament.
It goes without saying, even...
Tuesday recap: Juve won’t leave Alexis alone, Gabigol bid submitted + Morata
Following the drama/hilarity of England getting knocked out of the Euros by Iceland, it was a ghost town in the Goonerverse on Tuesday.
Wrighty: England need an English manager, not Arsene Wenger
After England's embarrassing 2-1 defeat and elimination from the Euros at the hands of little ol' Iceland, and Roy Hodgson's resulting resignation, talk turned to who will take over; Ian Wright wasn't impressed with one particular name thrown into the hat.
Ian Wright: Ozil can be the best no.10 in the world
After Germany's 3-0 win over Slovakia in the Euros on Sunday, Ian Wright revealed that he would have loved to play with Mesut Ozil and that he believes the midfielder can be the best no. 10 in the world.
Vardy the Wright move for Arsenal?
Arsenal have triggered Jamie Vardy's release clause, you've probably heard. Can he do for the Gunners what Ian Wright did when he arrived aged 27?
What’s in a number?
As you may have seen over the last few days, Arsenal players are currently engaging in a rather long-winded game of numerical musical chairs.
Ian Wright: Arsenal lack Leicester’s desire
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, doesn't believe Arsenal showed enough desire to win the title over Leicester City this season.
Wright names four players Arsenal should build around
Sitting third in the Premier League table, Arsenal aren't in a disastrous position...until you consider the teams in second and first.
Ian Wright: All of this back five were underrated
In an exclusive interview with Squawka, Ian Wright admitted that he believes Tony Adams, Lee Dixon, David Seaman, Nigel Winterburn and Steve Bould were all underrated, with David Hillier being the most undervalued player he's ever shared the pitch with.
Ian Wright: I’d love to play against Neuer or De Gea
Ian Wright spoke exclusively to Squawka recently and revealed he would have loved to play against Manchester United's David de Gea.
Ian Wright believes Wenger will leave in 2017
Ian Wright reckons that although Arsene Wenger will see out the rest of his contract at Arsenal, he won't hang around any longer.
Wright names the only thing Wilshere needs to learn
Ian Wright believes that Jack Wilshere needs to be more ‘mature and wiser’ about the company he keeps if he is to make it as a top level footballer.
Ian Wright: Iwobi has given Walcott and Ox something to think about
Ian Wright spoke about Alex Iwobi's performance against Everton and revealed he's delighted with the fact we finally have a player putting pressure on...
Ian Wright: I want to believe Arsenal can win title
Ian Wright sounded like just about every Arsenal fan after our 2-0 victory over Everton: he wants to believe we can win the Premier...
Ian Wright: If things don’t change, Wenger will be gone in summer
Ian Wright has backed Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal in the summer if things stay as they are in the League.
After a decent start...
Arsenal legend: Gunners need to be unpredictable, like Spurs
Ian Wright has gone where no Arsenal legend should ever have to go and said that the Gunners need to be more like Spurs.
The...
Ian Wright: Arsenal players don’t seem to understand the title race
Ian Wright was just an angry as us on Sunday after we threw away a fantastic opportunity to win at Old Trafford.
We were playing...
Wrighty admits we have to take Spurs seriously
We're third in the Premier League table right now, bang in the middle of the title race and level on points with Manchester City.
Picking...
Ian Wright urges Arsenal fans to stand by injured stars
Ian Wright has vehemently urged Arsenal fans to have some patience when it comes to Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck's injuries.
The former Arsenal striker...
Wright: Giroud needs Welbeck and Walcott
After missing a couple of decent opportunities with his head on Sunday afternoon, the pitchforks are out for Olivier Giroud yet again.
The striker is...
Wrighty: ‘Calm’ Garde just what Aston Villa need
One of Arsène Wenger's former players looks set to embark on a Premier League managerial career.
Not Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry or Dennis Bergkamp, but...
Ian Wright recommends Liverpool legend for assistant manager
Ian Wright has had his say on who he thinks should take over at Liverpool following Brendan Rodgers' dismissal, and he reckons former Liverpool...
Wright doesn’t see Klopp as the man for Liverpool
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has had his say on the managerial situation at Liverpool.
The club sacked Brendan Rodgers on Sunday following a 1-1 draw...
Wright fears Alexis will want to leave
Alexis Sánchez grabbed a goal and an assist on Tuesday night, but Arsenal still lost 3-2 to Olympiacos in the Champions League.
The Chilean had...