ian wright

Ian Wright has long been a male ally for women’s sport, but it was his outspoken remarks about equality in girls’ football, made on the BBC during last summer’s women’s Euros, that may have had the biggest impact. 

To coincide with this week’s Game On audio chapter, which explores the role of male allies in sport, we’ve re-released a one of the most downloaded episodes of The Game Changers with Ian Wright.

Ian is incredibly candid about his own attitude to women’s football, how embarrassed he feels about the social media abuse female pundits face and what the future holds for the WSL and the national team.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

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Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

In this tear-jerker of an episode, Steve tells the story of soccer star Ian Wright's surprise meeting with a long-lost teacher who had meant the world to him, and who he thought had died.  Ian describes him as the first positive male role model he had had in his life.

His teacher, Sydney Pigden, was an ex World War II fighter pilot who had flown over Buckingham Palace at the end of the war.   He told Ian, that he was more proud that Ian played for England, than him flying over Buckingham Palace.

This episode is dedicate to my Mom, my brothers Jim and Mike, and my sisters Karen and Anne, and all school teachers past and present who are making such a huge impact in the world.

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In this episode, we touch on Wijnaldum. Is he worth the fuss? Or should Liverpool give him what he wants?

We also discuss Liverpool vs Man Utd United and the Premier League title race.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

This week we begin with an honorary inductee in Willie Wallace, before going on to debate the merits of Evan Williams, Morten Weighorst and Mark Wilson as well as paying due respect to Peter Wilson who gave the club 10 years service in the 20s and 30s. 

In the second half our wildcard picks include the Wembley Cup, Ian Wright and the infamous Battle of Montevideo - the World Club Champioship!

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about the beginning of his playing career and his early days with Arsenal, the impact of playing alongside First Teamers such as Liam Brady, Tony Adams, David Rocastle and Ian Wright.

Paul also talks in-depth about the infamous league title victory at Anfield in 1989, his time coaching at Kettering Town with Paul Gascoigne and Paul talks about his current coaching role at The FA.

For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/coaches 

Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.

Welcome back, This week we have made a signing, we're delighted to announce Ash as the official CrossingSwords Football Correspondant. 
This week we discuss all things football, when should it return? should it change? will football be different going forward? Newcastle Takeover and Ian Wright naming and shaming.

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This week Graham and Lauren choose their all time best forwards ever to play in the Premier League from Didier Drogba to Thierry Henry. They also pick two more classic past 'Barnets of the Week'.