Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Carl Anka to discuss Manchester United’s continuing struggles, in what is their worst start to a season since 1989 (01:31). With David Raya making his Arsenal debut against Everton on the weekend, they also chat about whether he and Aaron Ramsdale can share the no. 1 spot and whether this might be the start of a new phenomenon in football (15:13). There’s also chat about new Arsenal signing Kyra Cooney-Cross (27:51), some flowers for Jeremy Doku, as well as ...
Sep 19, 2023•55 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga! After a quick chat about yesterday’s 'Stadio' episode, they discuss Coco Gauff, the first American teenager to win a U.S. Open since Serena Williams, and Novak Djokovic, who won a record 24th men’s Grand Slam title (05:40). They then move on to Arsenal’s exit from the Women’s Champions League at the qualification stage (19:49), as well as the issue with scheduling, with games coming so soon after the recent World Cup. Host: Ian Wright Guests: M...
Sep 12, 2023•43 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Mayowa Quadri to chat a little bit about Jordan Henderson before moving on to some questions about English players abroad, Jadon Sancho and Ian's time in Australia. Finally, they give out a load of flowers for this year's Ballon d'Or nominees! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn, Roscoe Bowman and Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•45 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat a little bit about Arsenal’s win over Manchester United. There were late goals for some of England’s future key players—Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Jude Bellingham—plus Evan Ferguson became the first 18-year-old to score a Premier League hat trick since Michael Owen. Finally, there’s a bit of VAR chat and some flowers for Mana Iwabuchi, who announced her retirement from football. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hug...
Sep 05, 2023•44 min
It’s the 150th episode of 'Wrighty’s House'! Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Gabriel Clarke to discuss the Champions League draw and look back at some moments from Gabriel’s time reporting on the competition. They then chat about the brand-new 'Hatton' documentary—executive-produced by Gabriel—and are joined by Ricky Hatton himself, who opens up on the highs and lows of being one of Britain’s best-ever fighters. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Musa Okwonga, Gabriel Clarke and Ricky Hatton Producers: ...
Sep 04, 2023•53 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Carl Anka to discuss a packed summer of football. They start by discussing the women’s World Cup (01:54) and the ongoing saga as Luis Rubiales clings on to his position as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation despite the unsolicited kiss he gave to Jenni Hermoso during the post-match ceremony. They gush over Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (12:50) and how they’re tearing it up for their new teams before they hand out flowers to David S...
Aug 29, 2023•48 min
Wrighty's House is still on a break, but here’s today’s episode of Counter Pressed, where Flo and the crew talk about Spain booking their spot in the final of the World Cup. If you’re not subscribed to Counter Pressed, you can do so here to get their podcasts all through the World Cup. Ian and the rest of the House will be back soon! ---- Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Ian Wright, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Spanish women’s football journalist Marc Andrés to discuss Spain’s victory over Sweden in ...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min
Ian Wright is joined by Clive Palmer of Arsenal Vision and Andrew Mangan of Arseblog to discuss the flurry of recent Arsenal signings, with Jurrien Timber, Kai Haverts and the £100m+ Declan Rice joining the men's side. They discuss how the new signings will fit into the team, how this might change the team dynamic and tactical set-up, and where the fans should set their expectation level for the upcoming season. They also praise the free transfer of Alessia Russo to the women’s side and try to f...
Jul 15, 2023•43 min
It’s the final Wrighty’s House of the season, where Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about Manchester City’s win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final (01:00), to secure their second part of the treble. They chat about the game, the impressive performances and more, before a brief chat about Barcelona Femeni’s Champions League final win, Celtic securing the treble, and more (28:24). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman...
Jun 04, 2023•40 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn, who begin by shouting out Emma Hayes for securing Chelsea’s fourth Barclays WSL in a row (02:55), Rachel Daly for equalling the record for most goals in a single league season and the playoff wins for Luton and Carlisle United. Then it’s on to the Premier League’s final day, with a focus on the bottom of the table, which saw Leicester relegated just seven years after winning the title (08:03) and Everton surviving again (14:50). They chat about Leeds ...
May 29, 2023•52 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to chat about Flo helping to break the story that Rafaelle Souza will leave Arsenal at the end of the season (01:45). Ian offers his thoughts on the Women’s World Cup broadcast rights (04:20), before the gang talks about Manchester United’s win over Chelsea (08:31), which saw Erik ten Hag’s side return to the Champions League and more issues for Chelsea at the end of a tough season. Finally, they pay tribute to the legendary Tina Turner, who pa...
May 26, 2023•40 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn and they begin with Ian’s thoughts on yet more racist abuse directed toward Vinícius Júnior over the weekend. They then move on to some football, with Manchester City sealing the Premier League title (06:34) and Newcastle United securing Champions League football next season. There’s also some Barclays WSL chat, as the title heads into the final day (22:24), and they finish on some golf chat, with Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major at the weeken...
May 23, 2023•45 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Ryan Hunn and Chris Ryan! They begin with a roundup of Thursday’s games (03:05), including Sheffield Wednesday’s incredible comeback in the League One playoff semifinal, West Ham getting through to their first European final in 47 years and Newcastle’s win over Brighton. Then, it’s on to some chat about the final season of one of the best TV shows: 'Succession' (22:55). They discuss this final season, their favourite characters, what their 'Succession' five-a-s...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to a brilliant Brighton team and to pick over the bones of an exciting and unexpected rollercoaster of a title challenge. Host: Ian Wright Guest: Musa Okwonga Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Roscoe Bowman Additional Production: Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2023•35 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga, Ryan Hunn and very special guest Will Poulter! Will talks about his role as Adam Warlock in the new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie, his journey in acting and what it was like to step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As Will is an Arsenal fan, there’s also some chat about Bukayo Saka and the season so far, plus a bit of a look ahead to this weekend’s games and much more. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn, Musa Okwonga and Will Poulter Producers: Jonathan Fisher...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about Arsenal’s win over Newcastle United to keep the Premier League title race alive (01:00) and what it’s like covering the game for TV with Ian's good friend (and Newcastle fan) Alan Shearer, as well as to give flowers to Martin Ødegaard (20:00). They talk about West Ham’s win over Manchester United (24:40), plus some other results from the weekend, then give out some more flowers for Victor Osimhen, who overtook George Weah to become the to...
May 09, 2023•51 min
Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri to look back at Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea (01:00). They discuss how Chelsea lined up and Mayowa gives a Chelsea fan’s perspective on how the season has panned out for the club (04:37), Frank Lampard’s performance after his sixth straight defeat as interim head coach and the importance of the next manager. Then there’s praise for Arsenal (15:07), including Jakub Kiwior — who was impressive in his first Premier League start — Jorginho, Martin Ødegaard and how fi...
May 03, 2023•35 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga from the Emirates Stadium! They were there to witness Arsenal’s defeat to Wolfsburg in extra time in the Champions League semifinal (01:04), and they break down the game, which saw Arsenal come close despite so many injuries. They also discuss some of the interludes from the game, the positive takeaways for Arsenal this season, and the crowd of 60,063 people, which is a record for a Women's Champions League match in England (15:22). Learn more a...
May 01, 2023•25 min
It’s a quick one today, as Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Arsenal (00:55) and move two points by the Gunners, with two games in hand. There’s praise for Guardiola and his side, but flowers go to Kevin de Bruyne (15:23), before praising some other good performances this week and recapping some other midweek results in the Premier League (22:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•32 min
Ian and Ryan are joined by special guests Shaun Wright-Phillips and Noel Gallagher, recorded live at Spotify HQ the night before Manchester City v Arsenal. They look ahead to the game, chat about Arsenal and Manchester City’s seasons so far, how this title race compares to previous seasons, what it takes to play in a title showdown, what their team talks would be and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023•54 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to construct the first 'Wrighty’s House' conceptual 11, featuring some of the most all-time cold-blooded men’s players! They each give their picks for goalkeeper (04:52), defenders (10:45), midfielders (30:18), strikers (43:27), plus a manager and a bench! They argue their case for what makes their picks so cold-blooded and why they should be included. Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Additional...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Inspired by the recent Masters at Augusta, Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to talk about iconic sporting venues. They talk about what makes places like Augusta so incredible, while also discussing playing or visiting legendary arenas and venues from Formula One through to tennis, baseball, basketball, cricket, football, and more! Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga Producers: Jonathan Fisher, Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Apr 18, 2023•56 min
It’s a special episode today, as Ian heads to his old primary school to launch the Rocky and Wrighty Arena, a small sided football pitch next to the school playground, in partnership with EA FC Futures and the Football Foundation. He’s accompanied by Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn, who chat to Amy Lawrence (10:42); David Rocastle’s wife and daughters, Janet, Melissa and Monique (18:09); Turnham’s principal, Richard Piggford (22:56); and David’s brother, Steve Rocastle (27:15). Host: Ian Wright Gues...
Apr 12, 2023•56 min
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to look back at England’s win on penalties over Brazil in the inaugural Finalissima (05:08), played between the winners of the Copa América Femenina and UEFA Women's Championship. They discuss England’s brilliant team goal, finished by Ella Toone, and what Sarina Wiegman can learn from Brazil’s pressure in the second half, which led to an injury-time equaliser. They also chat about Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea (30:18), what it says about th...
Apr 07, 2023•56 min
After the firings of Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers, Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn to discuss the difficulties of modern management, especially in the Premier League (03:43), before they take a look at Manchester United’s form since the Carabao Cup final win (16:26). They chat about Everton’s draw with Spurs, which saw two red cards (28:46), before wrapping up by looking ahead to Arsenal’s trip to Anfield this weekend to face Liverpool (38:00). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka an...
Apr 04, 2023•52 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri, and he begins by remembering his dear friend David Rocastle on the 22nd anniversary of his passing (00:52). Next, inspired by Frida Maanum’s brilliant goal in Arsenal’s win over Bayern, they discuss and rank their favourite goal genres (09:31) before discussing the Women’s Champions League itself. Finally, they look ahead to this weekend’s Premier League return as the pivotal final stretch gets underway (36:15). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa...
Mar 31, 2023•57 min
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga to chat about Antonio Conte’s departure as Spurs boss (02:22), plus England and the importance of Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka for club and country at such a young age (15:46). There’s talk about the Barclays WSL title race after some massive results over the weekend (29:39), and they answer a few questions, including one on Folarin Balogun (39:09). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bow...
Mar 28, 2023•50 min
Ian is joined by Carl Anka and Ryan Hunn to chat briefly about Julian Nagelsmann’s rumoured departure from Bayern (01:00) and England’s first away win over Italy in almost 62 years (04:12), which saw Harry Kane become the all-time top goalscorer. Then, in Part 2, star of ‘Rye Lane’ Vivian Oparah joins to talk about the wonderful new South London romantic comedy, that is taking the film world by storm (22:37). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Carl Anka, Ryan Hunn, and Vivian Oparah Producers: Ryan Hunn a...
Mar 24, 2023•53 min
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to look back on the men’s FA Cup quarterfinals, that saw three red cards in 40 seconds at Old Trafford (01:00), another Haaland hat-trick (12:15), plus a wondergoal winner for Sheffield United and Brighton impressing again (18:59). They then quickly round-up some of the weekend’s Premier League, which saw Arsenal go into the international break eight points clear at the top (22:53) and a wild Antonio Conte press conference. They give flowers to David Brooks on his retu...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr
Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn to quickly chat about Arsenal exiting the Europa League (01:00) and Patrick Vieira being sacked as Crystal Palace manager (07:00), before they turn it into a Good Vibe Friday. They pick some of their go-to music for when they need some good vibes (14:11), before talking about which films also raise the mood (22:38). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Mayowa Quadri and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad ...
Mar 17, 2023•55 min
