Ian Wright to stop BBC Match of the Day as Arsenal icon leaving his ‘Holy Grail’

Ian Wright has introduced he’s stepping down as a pundit on Match of the Day greater than 25 years after his debut on the enduring present.

The former Arsenal and England striker, 60, first appeared on the flagship BBC highlights programme again in 1997 whereas he was nonetheless enjoying. Wright has had two everlasting spells as a Match of the Day pundit 2002 to 2008 earlier than returning in 2015.

Wright introduced on X: “After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC MOTD at the end of this season. I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.”

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He added: “Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was young boy. MOTD is my Holy Grail. On my first ever show, I told Des Lynam, “This is my Graceland”. It will always be my Graceland and I will always be watching.

“I’m stepping again having made nice pals and lots of nice recollections. This resolution has been coming for some time, possibly my birthday earlier this yr fast-tracked it somewhat, however in the end it’s time to do a couple of extra various things with my Saturdays.

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“I’m actually trying ahead to my final months on the present and masking what’s going to hopefully be an incredible Premier League title race.”

Gunners followers have been among the many first to want Wright properly following his resolution. One stated: “Legend. Hopefully the boys make your last season on MOTD a memorable one”

Another added: “Legend. Forever an icon. The most loyal Arsenal legend.” A 3rd prompt: “Arteta needs to show this tweet in the changing room – do not let Wrighty leave MOTD without his last show being Arsenal winning the title.”

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