
Wrighty's House
Former Arsenal and England National Team striker and BBC Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright is joined by a rotating panel of friends and special guests to discuss the latest football headlines, as well as the broader social issues impacting the sport and the world at large. Listeners can expect reminiscences from Ian’s playing days, his perspective as one of England’s leading sports pundits, as well as some chat about some of Ian’s cultural passions, especially music and film.
Latest episodes

Nov 1, 2022 • 52min
'The Phenomenon' Documentary, Plus England's World Cup Striker Options and More
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about DAZN’s documentary ‘The Phenomenon: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of Ronaldo’ (01:22) and discuss what it was like when Ian was on the pitch with the Brazilian legend. Then, ahead of the World Cup, they consider the striking options that Gareth Southgate has to choose from (17:50), discuss Manchester United’s great form in the Barclays WSL, and give flowers to Katie Zelem and Reiss Nelson (41:27).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022 • 52min
Emery to Villa, Women's World Cup Draw, and Flowers for Kepa
Ian is back from his travels and joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa Okwonga. They chat about Ian’s trip to Philadelphia for the Barclays Premier League Fan Fest (01:00) and then to New Zealand for the Women’s World Cup draw (04:50). There’s also chat about Unai Emery being announced as the new Aston Villa manager (16:28), Fulham’s impressive performances (30:26), and flowers for Kepa Arrizabalaga (39:54).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Musa OkwongaProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022 • 60min
Black History Month, Flowers for Almirón, Manchester United Progress, and Arsenal's Young Guns
This week, Ian is joined by Mayowa Quadri and a returning Carl Anka! They begin with an event Mayowa and Ian attended as part of Britain’s Black History Month (02:00). There’s talk about England’s win over the USA at Wembley (11:57) and how impressive Newcastle have been recently, thanks in no small part to the form of Miguel Almirón, who gets flowers this week (17:13). Carl gives his insight into why the noise has quieted down around Manchester United (27:16) and there’s some chat about Arsenal’s win over Liverpool and the potential new deals for some of those young guns (41:54).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Mayowa Quadri and Carl AnkaProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022 • 50min
Arsenal Stay Top, Eubank Jr. vs. Benn, Flowers for Bellingham and Foden, and More
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jeanette Kwakye! They begin with Arsenal’s win in the North London Derby, before looking ahead to the game against Liverpool, as well as how hard it is to keep pace with Manchester City being led by Erling Haaland (01:40). There’s also a preview of the Lionesses' game against the U.S. at Wembley (13:10) and the big fight in British boxing this week, in which Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. will go head-to-head, 32 years after their fathers did (20:48). Flowers this week go to Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden (29:56) and there are some thoughts on the Women’s Champions League draw (39:24).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jeanette KwakyeProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022 • 1h 1min
England’s Draw with Germany and the Barclays WSL’s Competitiveness
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Ryan Hunn, and Aston Villa’s Remi Allen! They begin by asking Remi about her injury and rehabilitation (01:00), before moving on to England’s final Nations League game against Germany and their form going into the World Cup (09:41). Then, they turn their attention to the weekend’s Barclays WSL, its record crowds, and its increasing competitiveness (26:15).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Remi Allen, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and Ryan HunnProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
Versatile Greats and Why Do Some Elite Strikers Struggle?
It’s crowded in the studio this week, as Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan Hunn! They begin by talking about Chris Kamara, who revealed this week his struggles with apraxia (2:17), as well as giving him flowers on his pioneering and popular media career. Next up, as Robert Lewandowski returns to Bayern Munich this week, they discuss the importance of a striker’s fit within a team, also referencing other teams around Europe and in the Premier League (11:16). There’s chat about Ian breaking the Arsenal goal-scoring record 25 years ago today (21:07), some of the most versatile players the game has ever seen (31:46), and a little bit on 'Thor: Love and Thunder' and the importance of the scary villain (49:16).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Musa Okwonga, and Ryan HunnProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2022 • 1h
Serena Retires, Figo Documentary, and Flowers for Bellerín, Rashford, and Iwobi
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga to give out a huge amount of flowers! First up, the biggest bunch goes to Serena Williams, as she called time on one of the greatest sporting careers ever (03:35). They talk about Héctor Bellerín’s departure from Arsenal to return to Barcelona (12:22), plus some reaction to Manchester United’s win over Arsenal (20:50). There’s some chat about the recent good form of Marcus Rashford (24:20) and Alex Iwobi (26:54), before they discuss 'The Figo Affair' documentary, which explores Luis Figo's move from Barcelona to Real Madrid (34:09).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Ryan Hunn and Musa OkwongaProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022 • 45min
Is Erling Haaland Unlike Anything the Premier League Has Ever Seen?
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to chat a bit about Notting Hill Carnival, before moving on to the incredible start to Premier League life for Erling Haaland (03:46). They give him a load of flowers after his hat-trick against Crystal Palace and ponder whether the Premier League has ever seen a striker like him before. There’s also chat about Scott Parker’s sacking from Bournemouth (19:36) and the goings on at Aston Villa and Leicester City following their poor starts to the season (30:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 53min
Flowers for Jill Scott and Ellen White, Plus Manchester United's Win Over Liverpool
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn, in person for the first time! They chat a little about 'Bullet Train' and 'Elvis' (01:00), before giving a huge bunch of flowers to Jill Scott and Ellen White, after they announced their retirements from football this week (08:52). Then, they discuss Manchester United’s win over Liverpool and how the Premier League is shaping up so far (21:34).Host: Ian WrightGuests: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan HunnProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 51min
Núñez Sees Red, Praise for Palace, and Arsenal's Strong Start
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn to chat about Liverpool’s draw with Crystal Palace, in which Darwin Núñez was sent off for headbutting Joachim Andersen (03:49). They discuss Núñez’s reaction and whether—in the long run—Liverpool’s new signing learned a valuable lesson. They also chat about Arsenal’s win over Leicester, including praise for William Saliba and Gabriel Jesus (24:37), talk a little more about Manchester United (37:03), give flowers to Jamie Bynoe-Gittens after his first Bundesliga goal (42:10), and much more!Host: Ian WrightGuest: Ryan HunnProducers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices