Ian Wright

English footballer and pundit

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Ian Edward Wright is an English television and radio personality and former professional footballer.

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How Man Utd benefitted from 'profligate' Everton Match of the Day's Ian Wright analyses Everton's wasted chances at Old Trafford, where the Toffees' inability to score allowed Manchester United to win 2-0. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Should match-winner Havertz have been sent off? Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Ashley Williams look at whether Kai Havertz should have received a second yellow card for diving before he scored Arsenal's late winner against Brentford. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
'I want two goals on my England debut!' Former Premier League footballers Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips talk to BBC Breakfast about their latest family football sensation, Raphy. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024

MOTD: Why Fulham's press was too good for Man Utd Match of the Day's Ian Wright tells Gary Lineker and Micah Richards how Fulham's strong press gave them a "deserved" victory over Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Analysis: Why Stones was 'astonishing' for Man City Watch as Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Micah Richards analyse how John Stones' "mesmerising" performance helped secure three points for Manhcester City at Bournemouth. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Analysis: Man City 'purr' on De Bruyne return Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright praises the contribution of Kevin de Bruyne as the Belgian international starts his first Premier League game since the opening day of the season in Manchester City's.. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2024

MOTD analysis: Conor Bradley an 'unbelievable find' Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright describes Liverpool's Conor Bradley as an "unbelievable find" after the 20-year-old's man-of-the-match performance in the Reds' 4-1 Premier League win over Chelsea at.. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2024
Why Mainoo should be 'given the keys' to Man Utd Match of the Day 2 pundits Ian Wright and Fara Williams explain why Kobbie Mainoo should be "given the keys" to Manchester United after the 18-year-old impressed again against Tottenham. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
'This is my Graceland, Des!' - Wright's MOTD debut Ian Wright tells Des Lynam that Match of the Day is his 'Graceland' as he makes his first appearance as a pundit on the programme alongside Sir Trevor Brooking back in 1997. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023
Ian Wright announces he is quitting Match Of The Day Ian Wright has announced that he is stepping down from the BBC's Match Of The Day programme. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2023

Wright to leave MOTD as pundit at end of season Arsenal legend Ian Wright is to step down as a pundit from Match of the Day at the end of the season. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023
How Bournemouth's tactics exposed Man Utd Match of the Day's Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas explain how Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola set his team up to convincingly beat Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2023
How 'minor tweaks' can improve Nunez's performance Match of the Day's Ian Wright analyses how Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez can improve his consistency and performance with some "minor tweaks". BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023	'Football saved me' - Wright backs prison scheme Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright, who went to jail at the age of 19, on the importance of a coaching scheme in prisons. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2023
MOTD analysis: How 'magnificent' Palmer created vital Chelsea impact Match of the Day 2-s Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Mark Chapman analyse how ex-Manchester City player Cole Palmer has made an impact at Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2023	Nketiah must be more ruthless - Sutton Football Focus' Chris Sutton believes Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah isn't "ruthless enough" in goalscoring chances but thinks following Ian Wright's example will bolster his mentality. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023
Ian Wright at 60: Stunning lob in FA Cup hat-trick On Ian Wright's 60th birthday watch him scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal in the FA Cup against Yeovil on New Year's Day in 1993 including a delicious lob. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2023	How 'brilliant' Nketiah shone for Arsenal Match of the Day pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright looks at how Eddie Nketiah shone against Sheffield United. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023
How McTominay turned the game for Man Utd Match of the Day's Ian Wright and Danny Murphy look at how substitute Scott McTominay turned around Manchester United's fortunes against Brentford. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2023	How Newcastle exposed 'terrible' Sheffield United Match of the Day 2 pundits Shay Given and Ian Wright analyse how Newcastle United exposed Sheffield United's defensive frailties in their 8-0 win at Bramall Lane. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Silva, Fulham and referee let down by VAR - Jenas Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas look at Manchester City's controversial second goal against Fulham and Erling Haaland's hat-trick. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023	'He's got everything!' Why Ferguson is only going to get better Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas discuss how Evan Ferguson is "only going to get better" following his hat-trick for Brighton against Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023
Hunter & Wright named in King's Birthday Honours Former England rugby union captain Sarah Hunter and ex-footballer Ian Wright are among the sports personalities named in the King's Birthday Honours list. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	King's first Birthday Honours recognise Vogue editor, Line of Duty actor and late novelist The King's first Birthday Honours list has been issued with former footballer Ian Wright and fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour among those recognised. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023
'Wrighty dug me out on Match of the Day' Gary Lineker bends the Match of the Day Top 10 rules as he allows Ian Wright to be included as an additional 11th name in this week's episode on the game's 'dark arts'. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2023	Wright to be joined by son on Match of the Day Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips will become the first father and son punditry team in Match of the Day's history on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023
Did Xhaka booking change the game at Anfield? Match of the Day 2 pundits Stephen Warnock and Ian Wright think Granit Xhaka's brief loss of discipline against Liverpool woke up the Anfield crowd. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023	Match of the Day to air with no presenters or pundits Pundits including Ian Wright and Alan Shearer had said they would not appear on Saturday's show. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2023
Ian Wright won't appear on Match of the Day - reaction as Gary Lineker steps back Ian Wright says he will not appear on Match of the Day tomorrow in "solidarity" with Gary Lineker after the BBC said the presenter is stepping back from hosting the programme. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2023	Will Nelson's goal be Arsenal's defining moment? Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Danny Murphy discuss Reiss Nelson's "unbelievable strike" against Bournemouth and its importance in their Premier League season. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023
Watch: Wright's reaction to Arsenal's late winner Watch Arsenal legend and Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright's reaction to Reiss Nelson's 97th-minute winner for the Gunners against Bournemouth in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023	'Arsenal need to win' - Wright & Jenas preview Arsenal v Man City Match of the Day 2's Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas preview Wednesday night's match between the Premier League's top two teams, Arsenal v Manchester City, at the Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
Powell & Wright to advise women's football review Hope Powell and Ian Wright will both be part of the major review into the future of women's football in England. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2023	'It's great management' - how Ten Hag has transformed Man Utd Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Ian Wright discuss how manager Erik ten Hag has improved Manchester United and Marcus Rashford. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023
'Man City's quality is back' Match of the Day 2 pundits Jermaine Jenas and Ian Wright discuss Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2023	'A shocking decision' - Richards on Fernandes goal Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Ian Wright analyse Bruno Fernandes' controversial goal for Manchester United against Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
'Man Utd look like a team again' - MOTD analysis Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Ian Wright discuss Manchester United's return to form and their potential to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023	Lampard or board? Who's to blame for Everton woes? Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Ian Wright assess Everton's poor run of form after their 4-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023
How 'fantastic' Gil inspired Spurs to victory Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright explains how a "fantastic" performance from 21-year-old Spanish winger Bryan Gil gave Tottenham the creativity they needed to beat Crystal Palace. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2023	MOTD: How 'magnificent' Brentford beat Man City Match of the Day's Alan Shearer tells fellow pundit Ian Wright and Gary Lineker how a "magnificent" Brentford outperformed Manchester City during their dramatic 2-1 win. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022
I spoke with Mead about diversity comments - Wright Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says he has spoken with England's Beth Mead regarding her "disappointing" comments about diversity in the Lionesses squad. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022	Match of the Day: What went wrong for Chelsea as Graham Potter returned to Brighton? Match of the Day's Ian Wright analyses the way Brighton exposed Chelsea's wing-back system during their 4-1 Premier League victory. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2022
Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle's 'brilliantly worked' set-piece trickery sets up midfielder's header Ian Wright breaks down Newcastle's "brilliantly worked" set-piece trickery that sets up a goal for Bruno Guimaraes in a 5-1 win over Brentford. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2022	MOTD analysis: Ian Wright analyses 'goal-scoring monster' Erling Haaland MOTD pundit Ian Wright says Erling Haaland is a "goal scoring monster" as he analyses the striker's hat-trick against Crystal Palace. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2022
Match of the Day: What's it like to lose 9-0 at Anfield? Ask Ian Wright Match of the Day's Ian Wright recalls what it was like to lose 9-0 at Anfield during his time as a striker at Crystal Palace. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2022	MOTD Analysis: How Aleksandar Mitrovic caused problems for Liverpool Match of the Day's Ian Wright highlights how Aleksandar Mitrovic caused problems for Liverpool in newly promoted Fulham's 2-2 draw. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2022
Euro 2022: Does Alessia Russo deserve to start Euro 2022 final? - Analysis Former England forward Ian Wright feels Alessia Russo deserves to start the Euro 2022 final after scoring four goals from the bench, but Alex Scott sees the benefits of her continuing to be a "super.. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2022	Euro 2022: Ian Wright hits back at Lord Sugar's 'complete foolishness' over lack of male pundits Ian Wright hit back at Lord Sugar's "complete foolishness" after the Apprentice star complained about the lack of male pundits on BBC Sport's Euro 2022 coverage. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022
Euro 2022: She's a 'goalscoring monster' Ian Wright on Beth Mead - analysis Former England striker Ian Wright describes Beth Mead as a "goalscoring monster" after her hat-trick against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	Match of the Day analysis: How Ilkay Gundogan won the Premier League for Manchester City Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer analyse Manchester City's stunning late comeback to win the Premier League title, highlighting the performance of Ilkay Gundogan, who scored two.. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2022