Ian Wright wearing Orlando Pirates attire. Photo: Twitter @IanWright0
(WATCH) Ian Wright reveals how he started supporting Orlando Pirates!
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has never made it a secret that his football allegiances in South Africa lie with Orlando Pirates.
Ian Wright wearing Orlando Pirates attire. Photo: Twitter @IanWright0
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has never made it a secret that his football allegiances in South Africa lie with Orlando Pirates.
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In recent years, Wright has been seen spotting different types of Pirates merchandise and even doing their famous skull and crossbones pose.
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But even though many Pirates supporters, especially those of an Arsenal persuasion would love and appreciate that, many would not know where Wright’s love for the Buccaneers stems from.
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Wright is of course no stranger to many South Africans who are avid fans of the English Premier League. Besides a distinguished career for the likes of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and West Ham, Wright also features on various shows for Premier League productions on DStv channel Supersport three. On top of that, he is no stranger to both Chiefs and Pirates.
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Wright has been a frequent visitor to South African shores, having been part of various Carling Black Label Cup drives over the years, that of course involve both Chiefs and Pirates. Early on in his visits, it seemed as if he was intent on remaining neutral between the two sides. It did not take long, however, for him to start pointing out where his allegiances lie between the two Soweto giants.
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Now in a recent interview with SuperSport’s Julia Stuart, Wright has explained how his affection for Pirates began.
Wright is a Pirates man!
“ I am a Buccaneer! I remember when I was with Happy Jele, Happy man, he’s the one who made me say, ‘I am supporting you, Happy. I saw the game (Saturday’s Soweto Derby in the Nedbank Cup semifinal), I saw the highlights of the game, it was a great game. For me, I am a Pirates fan, I am with Pirates forever” said Wright.
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Just two years ago, Wright sent Pirates a message of support ahead of a Soweto Derby, and seems to have not let up since.
Watch the video below:
