Digest

This episode of "Stick to Football" features a segment called "Mythbusters" where the hosts discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career. The first myth is that Ian Wright once rollerbladed through the marble halls of Arsenal's training ground and was confronted by Arsene Wenger. Ian confirms that this did happen, and that Wenger was not happy about it. The second myth is that Ian Wright was a plasterer at the age of 14. Ian confirms that he did work as a laborer on a building site, but that he was not a plasterer. The third myth is that Ian Wright once chipped Neville Southall from outside the area while serving as a mascot at Goodison Park. Ian confirms that this did happen, and that Southall called him a "flash-bastard." The hosts also discuss other stories about Ian Wright's career, including his experience as a mascot at Goodison Park, his first meal cooked for Colleen and her parents, and his time as a manager at Ipswich Town. The episode ends with a discussion about the importance of masseurs in football. The hosts then discuss Ian Wright's eating habits, including his love of chips and his experience having tea at five o'clock. They also discuss Ian Wright's experience living with David Beckham and how Beckham is a good cook. The episode ends with a discussion about Ian Wright's experience doing an advert for Chicken Tonight.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode of "Stick to Football" and the segment called "Mythbusters" where the hosts discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career.

00:05:42

Mythbusters

This Chapter features the "Mythbusters" segment where the hosts discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career. The first myth is that Ian Wright once rollerbladed through the marble halls of Arsenal's training ground and was confronted by Arsene Wenger. Ian confirms that this did happen, and that Wenger was not happy about it. The second myth is that Ian Wright was a plasterer at the age of 14. Ian confirms that he did work as a laborer on a building site, but that he was not a plasterer. The third myth is that Ian Wright once chipped Neville Southall from outside the area while serving as a mascot at Goodison Park. Ian confirms that this did happen, and that Southall called him a "flash-bastard."

00:17:29

England Squad

This Chapter discusses Ian Wright's experience being called up to the England squad in February 2003, where he fell asleep in his hotel room before the first team meeting. The hosts discuss the importance of sleep and how Ian Wright's sleep habits have changed over the years.

00:20:33

Smoke Alarm Incident

This Chapter recounts a story about Ian Wright and Waz setting off a smoke alarm in their hotel room while on a trip with the England squad. The hosts discuss the incident and how it did not go down well with the manager, Steve McRarram.

00:21:47

Driving Rio Ferdinand

This Chapter discusses Ian Wright's experience driving Rio Ferdinand to training when Ferdinand had a back problem. The hosts discuss the importance of helping out teammates and how Ian Wright felt it was his duty to help Ferdinand.

00:23:08

Chicken Tonight Advert

This Chapter discusses Ian Wright's experience doing an advert for Chicken Tonight. The hosts discuss how Ian Wright was asked to put on a posh English accent for the advert, and how he felt about the experience.

00:38:00

Eating Habits

This Chapter discusses Ian Wright's eating habits, including his love of chips and his experience having tea at five o'clock. The hosts also discuss Ian Wright's experience living with David Beckham and how Beckham is a good cook.

00:46:35

Chicken Tonight Advert

This Chapter discusses Ian Wright's experience doing an advert for Chicken Tonight. The hosts discuss how Ian Wright was asked to put on a posh English accent for the advert, and how he felt about the experience.

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Q&A

• What is the "Mythbusters" segment on the "Stick to Football" podcast?

  The "Mythbusters" segment is where the hosts discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career. It's designed to be entertaining and informative, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at Ian Wright's life and career.

• What happened when Ian Wright rollerbladed through the marble halls of Arsenal's training ground?

  Ian Wright rollerbladed through the marble halls of Arsenal's training ground and was confronted by Arsene Wenger, who was not happy about it.

• Did Ian Wright actually work as a plasterer at the age of 14?

  Ian Wright did work as a laborer on a building site, but he was not a plasterer. He was a laborer.

• What happened when Ian Wright chipped Neville Southall from outside the area while serving as a mascot at Goodison Park?

  Ian Wright chipped Neville Southall from outside the area while serving as a mascot at Goodison Park, and Southall called him a "flash-bastard."

• What happened when Ian Wright and Waz set off a smoke alarm in their hotel room while on a trip with the England squad?

  Ian Wright and Waz set off a smoke alarm in their hotel room while on a trip with the England squad, and the incident did not go down well with the manager, Steve McRarram.

• Why did Ian Wright drive Rio Ferdinand to training when Ferdinand had a back problem?

  Ian Wright drove Rio Ferdinand to training when Ferdinand had a back problem because he felt it was his duty to help out his teammate.

• What was Ian Wright's experience like doing an advert for Chicken Tonight?

  Ian Wright was asked to put on a posh English accent for the Chicken Tonight advert, and he found the experience to be a bit strange.

• What is the importance of masseurs in football?

  Masseurs play an important role in football, as they have a lot of one-on-one time with the players and can influence their mindset and performance.

• What is the "Stick to Football" podcast?

  The "Stick to Football" podcast is a show where the hosts discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career. It's designed to be entertaining and informative, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at Ian Wright's life and career.

• What is the main theme of this episode of "Stick to Football"?

  The main theme of this episode of "Stick to Football" is to discuss and debunk various myths and stories about Ian Wright's career. The episode also touches on the importance of sleep, the role of masseurs in football, the importance of helping out teammates, and Ian Wright's eating habits.

Show Notes