Ian is joined this week by Jeanette Kwakye and Mayowa Quadri, and they begin with AFCON (01:41). They touch on the tragic news that a number of fans died in a stampede outside the stadium as Cameroon played Comoros, before discussing the game itself, as well as the exits for Ghana and Nigeria. Next, as Premier League sides jet off to warmer climates, they chat about the importance of having a break and who goes where (10:53), Watford firing Ranieri (22:53), and a pivotal weekend in the Barclays ...
Jan 26, 2022•45 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to chat a bit about what they’ve been watching this week, Premier League postponements (06:10), and James Ward-Prowse and the great free kick takers (13:30). Flowers go Edouard Mendy for winning the FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year (25:02), plus some chat about the latest goings-on at AFCON (32:23) and the Barclays WSL transfer window so far (44:29). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Add...
Jan 19, 2022•56 min
In this bonus episode, Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and special guest Héctor Bellerín to discuss playing for Betis against Sevilla in the weekend’s controversial El Gran Derbi and the legendary rivalry (01:00). He also discusses life in Seville (16:06), growing up a Betis fan, lockdown in London, family, and what led to his move back to Spain on loan (21:36). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Héctor Bellerín and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blake...
Jan 18, 2022•38 min
'Wrighty’s House' is back and Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to talk family, grief (01:11), his grandson D’Margio making his professional debut for Stoke City (07:15), and the FA Cup third-round upsets and shout-outs (27:23). There are flowers to someone very special to the House and some chat about the early stages of AFCON (40:51). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Lear...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In the final ‘Wrighty’s House’ episode of the year, it’s the first-ever Christmas Quiz! And, for the first time ever, Ian is joined by the full crew: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan. Three rounds, 25 questions on things that were said on the podcasts this year and some wider football trivia. Grab a pen and paper and play along at home! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga, Jeanette Kwakye, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Mayowa Quadri, Carl Anka, and Ryan H...
Dec 23, 2021•49 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat about Mikel Arteta’s decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the Arsenal captaincy (04:53). They then look back at the weekend’s Barclays WSL action, which saw Chelsea drop points and Arsenal extend their lead at the top (25:54) and give out flowers to Raheem Sterling after he scored his 100th Premier League goal (45:35). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Product...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss the 2021 Ballon d’Or, which saw Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas take the top prizes (01:14). Although recorded ahead of England’s game against Latvia, there’s love for Ellen White, who reached 100 caps and closed in on the all-time England goal-scoring record (17:12), flowers for Hope Powell (32:28), and a look ahead to Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford (36:52). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Flo Lloy...
Dec 01, 2021•56 min
To mark the release of the 'Arsène Wenger: Invincible' movie, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about Gabriel Clarke and Christian Jeanpierre's film, Wenger as a manager, and his legacy (01:00). Then, they’re joined by Arsène himself, recorded before the world premier in London (31:57). He talks about music, life, some managerial gems, and what he’s watching currently. Find out where to watch the film at https://www.arsenewengerfilm.com/. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Arsène Wenger ...
Nov 24, 2021•59 min
Jamie Carragher joins Ian, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn to chat about playing different positions and playing for Liverpool and England (01:14). They also talk about their passages into football (16:51), stepping into punditry (22:44), the Liverpool and Arsenal rivalry, as well as look ahead to this weekend’s game at Anfield (43:43). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jamie Carragher, Mayowa Quadri, and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn...
Nov 17, 2021•55 min
It's a bonus 'Wrighty's House' episode, as Ian is joined by Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn live in London. They chat about the Barclays FAWSL (1:16) on Women's Football Weekend, Emma delivers incredible insight of being an elite coach, they pick out some iconic moments in the past 20 years of the Premier League (21:36), and answer some audience questions (37:16). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Emma Hayes, Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes L...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Jadon Sancho’s return to England so far, as well as other young Englishmen who—like Sancho—have found playing time at big clubs abroad (02:10) and how their moves affected their development. Then it’s onto the second-ever inductee to the Wrighty’s House Wall of Fame: Arsenal and England legend Kelly Smith (23:15), plus some props for Emma Hayes and some flowers for Emile Smith Rowe on his first senior England call-up (41:39). Host:...
Nov 10, 2021•51 min
It’s Wrighty’s birthday! He’s joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn, who surprise him with some birthday messages from the Wrighty’s House crew (01:20) before moving onto football. They begin with the Women’s FA Cup semifinals, as Flo was in Manchester to see City heavily defeated by Chelsea, who will play Arsenal in December’s final (09:20). Next, some talking points from a hectic Premier League weekend, including more praise for Ian’s former clubs West Ham (22:47) and Crystal Palace (35:17)...
Nov 03, 2021•50 min
Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Jeanette Kwakye making her return! They begin by chatting about Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the fallout after the 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool (04:19). There’s love for Declan Rice, who continues to put in wonderful performances for a West Ham side in the Champions League spots (25:38), plus some chat about England’s women, including flowers for Beth Mead (39:10). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Jeanette Kwakye Producers: Ryan Hun...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Arsenal and Crystal Palace sharing the points after a late equalizer from Alexandre Lacazette (05:49). They heap praise on Palace’s progress under Patrick Vieira and discuss Arsenal’s passive approach after taking the lead. There are also more flowers for Mo Salah and Sadio Mané after Liverpool’s 5-0 win away at Watford (31:50), plus a little bit on the news that England will play its next game behind closed doors following the crowd trouble at the Euro 2...
Oct 20, 2021•47 min
It’s the 50th episode of 'Wrighty’s House'! Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and, on his birthday, Musa Okwonga, to chat about France winning the Nations League (06:52), the Barclays WSL (17:12), and a short film with his son Shaun and grandson D’Margio (26:05). Then it’s on to the first 'Wrighty’s House' XI, where Wrighty picks a lineup of 11 legends that caused him to have a WTF moment when he shared the pitch with them (33:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hun...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to discuss Brentford’s impressive start to life in the Premier League and to heap praise on Thomas Frank (02:19). They talk about how difficult it can be to carry impressive form into the next season, Leeds (14:13), Watford’s appointment of Claudio Ranieri (19:27), Leicester (24:40) and Wrighty’s own experience of a first season in the top flight. Then there’s some Barclays FA WSL Women’s Champions League chat (31:23) and a no-spoiler shout of the ...
Oct 06, 2021•51 min
A very happy Wrighty is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Arsenal’s win over Spurs in Sunday’s North London Derby (01:00) as well as what this means for Spurs. There’s also chat about goalkeeping shithousery (27:01), player apologies, and some Barclays WSL chat including flowers for the legend Kim Little (37:22). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more abo...
Sep 29, 2021•57 min
Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn to discuss the passing of the legendary Jimmy Greaves, the all-time top flight goal-scorer in England and the first inductee into the new Wrighty’s House Wall of Fame (08:36). They then look ahead to this weekend’s North London Derby (28:39) and chat about the Schumacher documentary, which was released last week (38:17). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah...
Sep 22, 2021•56 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and The Athletic’s Carl Anka to talk about two players joining the 100 Club in the past week. First up, Liverpool’s Mo Salah, who made it after opening the scoring against Leeds on Sunday (03:21). They also discuss another deadly finisher, as Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema reached 100 goals last week, upping her total on the weekend in the Barclays WSL (18:43). There’s a quick roundup of the other WSL games and a nod to the Women’s Champions League draw, before wrapping...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to chat a little bit about his cameo in 'Ted Lasso' (02:38) before moving on to the Women’s Super League’s opening weekend, which included a potential title clash as Arsenal beat Chelsea at Emirates Stadium (09:56) and big wins for Manchester United and Manchester City. Next up, there’s some thoughts on England’s qualifier against Andorra, with Jude Bellingham again impressing (27:29), and finally, some stuff on Ian and Musa’s 'Striking Out' book p...
Sep 06, 2021•55 min
Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and The Athletic’s Carl Anka to discuss the current mood around Arsenal (00:59) and Mason Greenwood’s continued growth as a striker following his winner on the weekend (08:45). They also look ahead to the Barclays WSL return, including the favorites, key signings (25:45), and a story from one of Wrighty’s big European nights (41:36) before rounding up with a couple of highlights from the past weekend’s football, including more flowers for Patrick Bamford (45:38). H...
Sep 01, 2021•57 min
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and Mayowa Quadri to chat about Tammy Abraham’s move to Roma and his impressive debut (02:16) before reacting to the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' trailer (including Doctor Strange’s tracksuit bottoms and Arsenal fandom in the multiverse) (17:07), Ralph Hasenhüttl’s waistcoat, and Graham Potter’s beard (20:17). Flowers this week go to Yves Bissouma and Erik Lamela, who were integral to Brighton's and Sevilla’s respective wins from two (23:06), and they have a little look a...
Aug 25, 2021•49 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and debutant Flo Lloyd-Hughes to chat about the experience and impact of fans being back in full (01:03), especially at Old Trafford and Brentford. They send early-season flowers to Paul Pogba and Trevoh Chalobah after their weekend performances (11:11), look ahead to Arsenal hosting Chelsea (26:17), and reflect on the legacy of legendary German striker Gerd Müller (36:53). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bo...
Aug 18, 2021•52 min
Wrighty’s House is back and Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn for the first episode of the season. Ian and Ryan recorded before the official Lionel Messi announcement, so they briefly discussed the transfer ahead Thursday’s 'Stadio' deep dive (00:57) before breaking some 'Wrighty’s House' transfer news! Then it’s on to the mailbag and answering questions on the highlights of the Euros (13:15), which side they’d like to see an 'All or Nothing' on (18:22), which Olympic sport Wrighty would love to try (2...
Aug 11, 2021•48 min
Ian is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Musa Okwonga to chat more about England and Italy ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final (00:47) before being joined by Arsenal and England’s Bukayo Saka to chat about his brilliant tournament so far, Raheem Sterling and what they’re eating in the camp (28:47). Host: Ian Wright Guest: Bukayo Saka, Jeanette Kwakye, and Musa Okwonga Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Jul 09, 2021•47 min
In this bonus episode, Reece James joins Ian and Jeanette Kwakye for a quick chat about competing for the England national team, playing table tennis in the camp, being the elder of two elite footballing siblings, and much more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Reece James Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2021•20 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to look back at England’s 4-0 win over Ukraine to book a semifinal spot (6:11), as well as a quick word on their opponents, Denmark, who continued to impress in defeating the Czech Republic. They’re joined by Alan Shearer in Part 2 to talk about England’s tournament as a whole, as well as some insight on what it’s like as a player to go deep in an international tournament (21:28). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Alan Shearer, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn Produ...
Jul 05, 2021•44 min
A very happy Ian Wright is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Ryan Hunn to reflect on England’s win against Germany at Wembley, thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane (01:01). There’s also a bit of chat about France’s exit at the hands of Switzerland (26:24), some love for Spain’s Alvaro Morata and Pedri (39:36), and much more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Jeanette Kwakye and Ryan Hunn Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about yo...
Jun 30, 2021•50 min
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about England’s win over the Czech Republic, which saw Bukayo Saka put in a Man of the Match performance (01:12). Plus, some flowers for Scotland despite them not making it out of the group (21:27). There’s chat about Denmark’s joyous win in Copenhagen (27:29), Memphis Depay’s good form ahead of his move to Barcelona (33:10), and more. Host: Ian Wright Guest: Ryan Hunn Producer: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn ...
Jun 23, 2021•49 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about England and Scotland sharing the points at Wembley (00:50) and the 47th anniversary of Johan Cruyff’s legendary turn (18:11). There’s talk of yet more Lukaku brilliance as Romelu elevates himself into untouchable territory, love for Denmark and the amazing news that Christian Eriksen has left the hospital (25:22), Italy looking good, and some other Euros business (36:24). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Rosco...
Jun 19, 2021•46 min
