Taking his hat off, tells us everything about him.

How respectful to remove his cap. Such an emotional guy.

Does anyone replay Mr. Pigden saying "Hello Ian! Long time no see." Like the warmth, the kindness, and love in his voice makes me wish I would've known him.

I'm not crying, who said I was crying. Never seen this before, such a beautiful moment.

imagine seeing someone you never got to say goodbye, thinking they were dead, suddenly appear in front of you and then proceeds to tell you how proud they are of you. i'd tear up too.

“Hello Ian, long time no see” is the sound I wanna be greeted with when i go to heaven.

I can identify with this. I taught for 47 years ranging from preparing pupils for university whilst wearing an academic gown to lion taming scallies in a PRU in Liverpool. I had the honour to be one lad’s best man at his wedding but stood at the graveside of one of my lads who was out of reach and took 8 bullets to the chest. I am now 67 years of age and I am recovering from surgery for cancer but I feel privileged to have once been a teacher. Teaching is the best job in the world.

How he hugs him, like a ten year old boy, one of the most emotional videos of all time

He still even uses the proper term he would have at school, and he removed his hat you can tell the respect he has for this man is incredible.

Never liked Arsenal much but always liked Ian Wright. Great story and good that he acknowledges what this guy did to Help him. Respect to them both.

I had the privilege if speaking to Ian Wright about 10 years ago and he is one of the warmest people I've ever met, and the energy he emits is extraordinary. I was never a fan of Arsenal but I absolutely love this man.

You can see his inner child come through when he saw his teacher again. That childly innocence and intimate respect. It’s so lovely.

For a few seconds Wright became a school child in his mind and all them memories flashed back

I'm crying. I don't care what everybody says. But I'm crying.

Don’t you guys hear the way Ian says “you’re alive?” Clearly Ian had taken out a contract on this man’s life and was under the impression that it had been completed.

Just taking off the hat. That alone. That is respect. Such a legend.

A English soccer legend taking his hat off in the presence of his teacher show just how much respect Ian had for his teacher

Ian Wright is one of the nicest guys ever to grace a football pitch.

Ian had a bad home life...this brilliant teacher made him believe in his ability to be a great footballer and an even greater man....it restores your faith in the human race....may he rest in peace.

There are teachers and there’s also life educators ,this man is both 👌🏻

I'm a Newcastle follower and always liked Wrighty - there's nothing to dislike about the man and he remains a national treasure. Taking his cap off when he saw Mr Pigden tells you everything about Wrighty's character. Heartwarming to watch.

0:29 *To meet someone who’s impacted your life for the better, and you heard he was dead as well. You feel almost every emotion along the spectrum of human possibility and looking for the right words to say to this person. And he’s accepted he’s been gone for a while now, that’s just… Wow… incredibly moving.*

"and I'm so glad you've done so well with yourself" welled up when I saw Wrighty like that

The best advert to get people in to teaching is to show videos of people reuniting with the teachers who changed their lives. Show the results of what teaching has already done !!!

Spurs fan. The respect Ian gave to his former teacher was fantastic, top bloke. My mum was a dedicated teacher (pupils with reading difficulty), and she'd regularly get stopped by adults in public "you taught me to read Mrs P". What a feeling that must be.

The way he hugged his teacher was so cute

I have said it once and I'll say it again Ian Wright is a gentleman and a legend...

Wow. And the teacher never got in contact with him in all those years. Always watched him from far proudly. Real heroes are like that. And Ian s reaction is great

Tears from my eyes like burgers and fries

One of the most beautiful, honest and sincere things I have witnessed I cried as a 66 yr old Aussie witnessing humanity and compassion at its finest ❤.. luv ya Ian and Mr. Pigden 🙏

His taking off his hat speaks volumes to his upbringing and character. Well done, sir!

This is possibly the purest video I have ever watched. I cant stop replaying it either. His face when he see's him for the 1st time again, the disbelief, taking his cap off as a mark or respect, the tears, the cuddle, the pain and joy in his voice at the same time!! It all just adds up to being so unfiltered and real. He goes from heartache for over 20yrs to sheer disbelief and then into pure joy then tears all within 10-15 seconds. Say what you want about Wrighty and the team he represented at the time....but you cannot take away his pure love and energy he carries with him. This is just a beautiful video. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried watching it. Several times as well. I keep coming back to it for some reason. Sheer Humility Wrighty ❤

just attended my teacher's first death anniversary today. Covid took him away last year. it's a real blessing to have teachers like this in your life.

That double take and that look of it sinking in is one for the books, I'm not crying or anything but so happy we all got to share this moment

That's literally the most English thing I've ever seen. The humanity is off the scale. So wonderful that Ian Wright found someone who believed in him at such a young age.

This always gets me. Wrighty immediately took his hat off out of respect for Captain Pigden, who was beaming with pride at how well Ian had done. The world is a better place because of men like Sid Pigden.

The way he instantly takes off his flat cap, shows how much respect Ian shows to the people in his life. He damn near made me cry too. This is why he is such a legend. I love this, thanks for sharing.

Conduct yourself in a manner that will elicit this kind of reaction from others.

Every time i watch this i can't stop crying. One of the best ever videos uploaded to any platform. A story of true Respect, Faith, Love,Passion and hard work that time can't change.

You can't fake the shock, mutual respect and love with these guys. Teachers did and do have massive effects on kids. Especially if one sees potential or need and gives a little extra time or motivation to a pupil who hasn't necessarily been brought up in an environment most of us take for granted. That intervention can give a child confidence and skills that can be built upon to do things in life they would never have achieved. I had such a teacher, but it wasn't just me there were some of my mates who also were encouraged in skills that others teachers had ignored and written them off. Thanks Mr W,

Two fantastic human beings. Both true legends.

Not even an arsenal fan ( Celtic man like KT) but even I choked up when Wrighty realised who it was & the respect he showed by taking his cap off shows just how much respect he had for the old boy

I'm a Spurs fan, but have always had a soft spot for Wrighty. This is just another reason to love and respect him.

Respect to Ian Wright for how he reacts to this gentleman.

This is what life is all about. Connection, love and respect. God bless Mr.Pigden and all those like him.

World war two spitfire pilot and he flew over Buckingham palace on ve day . But was more proud of what Ian did with his life than any of his own achievements . What a legend RIP Mr Pigden .

When the teacher said "Hello Ian" it's like I saw all my life in slow motion. Goosebumps

This is actually very touching. Ian really is speechless when he realises it's his old teacher standing in front of him - alive. Fantastic clip!

Wow just wow, the reclaimed lost boy and his sensei. This speaks so much of what is good in this world. Two legends .⚽️💪

Man I still remembered meeting my high school French Teacher for the first time in 10 years last January. I broke in tears when I finally saw him because he's now blinded by birth defect but still remembered my voice. He practically taught me not just French, but linguistics in general, which enabled me to have a teaching and writing career. I've got so much respect for teachers I've become one myself. My prayer and good wishes goes to all teachers, and especially former students who holds their teacher in utmost respect and endearment

The Overlap bought me here and i'm so glad ❤

Ivv watch this over and over. How wonderful can humanity be

Now that’s a very decent human being…. Ian you’re a credit to your self mate

He suddenly becomes the boy he used to be, the love he has for his teacher.

Wow what a topman Ian Wright takes his hat of and what a lovely man his teacher is softly spoken and crying and giving him a hug had me in floods of tears

Only takes a few moments of your time to become a hero to young people.

The most British "Long time no see" along with his reaction, taking his hat off etc, makes the whole scene looking like it's straight out of a movie ❤️

I wish one day I can be as impactful in someone's life as this.

Ian Wright Right Wright ! Never forget !

"And I'm so glad...you've done so well with yourself" And now I'm crying.....

I cry everytime I watch this , doesn't everyone has a favourite teacher ?. A war hero goes on to become a teacher to take a young wayward kid under his wing and helps mould a genuinely nice guy and one of the best strikers this country has produced . Brilliant . Anyone who boos the taking of the knee needs to learn from this clip and watch the mutual respect these two have for each other .

Nothing but class,you can really see the respect he has for him,very powerful moment

If you ever dislike Ian Wright, if you ever write or say something dirogatory about him Watch this video

How quickly we show that we’re all still children underneath

I've always liked Ian Wright. You can he is a good man from this vid.

Teachers matter, take it from someone who struggled in high school, they bring out the best in you.

takes his hat of, what a gent, wrighty is such a loveable dude, you cant teach what he has :)

This video gets me every time . One good role model can mould an entire life for the better .

I dont know… but it seems that the teacher looked like a soft, kind hearted, gentle human being that you can depend on when you are down

This tears me up every time. I'd be the same if I were to reunite with my old teacher from Langley, Berkshire all those decades ago. Mrs Singer 🌹💕

This is one of those most beautiful … viewings I have ever experienced in my own life

Ian thought he was seeing a ghost. Great reaction, great teacher and great footballer.

Ian is so humble and respectful.

Wrighty finished his playing career at my club Burnley and he helped us get into the Championship in 2000. Even though he didn’t play many games for us his contribution was huge and without him we simply would not have been promoted. Thank you Wrighty…you are a Clarets legend.

What a heartfelt story Ian Wright is a true gentleman

You truly see how this man effected his life is such a positive way..

every few months i come back to this to restore my faith in humanity

No matter which team you support this kind of situation gives us tears 🤗🤗

I watch this every year and it gets me every time.

This is the impact a teacher should have on his/her students. It was so much more than a job, you literally can mould a person.

Staggering humility and appreciation from a football legend. About time, to the Palace and arise Sir Ian Wright!

When a hero of many men meets the man who helped them along the way, powerful stuff. 👏

Totally respectful of Ian well done

Still one of the most endearing, beautiful, respectful clips on the internet. Speaks book volumes of good of both of them.

Love this clip. What a teacher and what a great guy Ian is.

This was something out of a Disney movie... Puts a huge smile on my face every time I see this clip. 💯🖤💯

Seen this dozens of times. Its still making a grown man cry. Such a lovely story, restores faith in humanity. ❤

It's truly remarkable to see a grown man turn into a child. The hug is on a different plane, holding of his pinky. He just melted into the young boy back in school. What a sweet reunion. As a man who grew up without a father, I wish I had this.

Most people have a Mr Pigden in their lives. When I was old enough to realise this, my "Mr Pigden" is long gone. I cried like a bastard thinking about that!

My mom was a teacher's assistant in an elementary school. Her job was Working with the 'underachievers'. She helped many of them improve academically. And no w 35+ years later they remember my mom and treat her with love and respect. One of her underachievers went to law school and another one is in management at Target.

I come back to this often to remind myself that there are truly good people out there. God bless Mr Pigden and Ian.

That's one of the many reasons people love Ian Wright!! ❤

This is an absolutely wonderful moment. It shows how much compassion, empathy and humility Ian Wright has for life. For him to openly show his emotions in such a beautiful way is so memorable. He took off his hat to his former school teacher who inspired him. We take off our hat to you, Ian Wright. 🎩 👌🏽❤️

Wrighty seems like a nice bloke and, whatever he does or achieves in his life, he will always be able to say that he played for the team of legends, knighthoods and a World Cup that is West Ham United.

I remember this, and it still gets me now😑 Listen to Ian’s voice right at the beginning of the introduction 👏👏👏 This is what you call respect 👍

Beautiful moment

Brought a tear to my eye 😥 i love Ian Wright

This is absolutely brilliant.

Proof that a child just needs a bit of encouragement in their life.....they will remember it for the rest of their life

This got me, the way he took his cap off and when he hugged him it was like he was still a kid.he looked small. Bless