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Wheelchair Arrival Sparks Banter
In a recent episode of Stick to Football, Ian Wright made a memorable entrance in a wheelchair following his knee replacement surgery. The former Arsenal striker joined fellow pundits Gary Neville, Jill Scott, and Paul Scholes, with Roy Keane lending a helping hand to wheel him in.
From Crutches to Commentary
Although Wright initially arrived with crutches, Jill Scott revealed that he had navigated his way to the studio in a wheelchair. The light-hearted atmosphere continued as Keane wheeled Wright out after the show, prompting Scott to draw amusing comparisons to the popular TV sketch show Little Britain.
A Friendship Forged in Rivalry
At 60, Wright is on the mend and enjoying his time alongside Keane, with whom he shares a complicated but entertaining friendship. The pair frequently collaborate on punditry for ITV and The Overlap, often engaging in playful banter that fans liken to an old married couple.
From Dislike to Friendship
Wright candidly shared his feelings about Keane, recalling a time when he “strongly disliked” the former Manchester United captain due to a cheeky remark about Arsenal players and their “loser’s medals.” Reflecting on their rivalry, Wright said, “I see him as my friend now, but when we played I didn’t like him at all.”
Memories of a Premier League Medal
Wright recounted a memorable moment involving his Premier League medal, where he cheekily reminded Keane of his past jibe. “When the camera came in I said, ‘Roy Keane winners medal’ because he once told me, ‘Wrighty, you’ve got a cabinet full of losers’ medals!'” The banter may sting, but it’s clear the camaraderie they’ve built is stronger than any rivalry.
