The Last London Gangster

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He could have easily gone past - because he had seen me out there before - he could easily have just carried on going and doing what he was doing because he was busy. The teacher believed in the ability of sport to change lives and taught Ian Wright how to channel all his energy into being a cool-headed and composed striker in front of goal. A competitive footballer himself up until his 40s, Mr. Pigden became a mentor to Wright on and off the pitch — teaching him to read and write in his own spare time and how to play football as well. If any such dispute cannot be settled amicably through ordinary negotiations between the Parties, or either or both is or are unwilling to engage in this process, either Party may propose to the other in writing that structured negotiations be entered into with the assistance of a fully accredited mediator before resorting to litigation. He’s somebody that is very special to me,” he recalls speaking today. “But I think what was more important to me than anything was how much he actually loved being a teacher. It’s amazing what a teacher can do to somebody in their life.” ROGER ALLEN SPAREY Of Presteigne, Passed away on Sunday 26th April 2020, aged 82 years. Much loved Husband of Dorothy, Father of David, Ron, Robin, Martyn and Diane. A much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Will be missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral Arrangements by A W Hughes & Son Funeral Directors on Kington 01544 370217 Presteigne 01544 267778 JOHN STENNER-EVANS The death occurred peacefully at home on Saturday 18th April of Mr John Stenner-Evans, aged 74 years of Redstone Court, Narberth, formerly of Hay-on-Wye. John will be sadly missed by his Family and many Friends. A Private funeral service will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth. Donations in memory of John will be for Lymphoma Research Trust c/o E. C. Thomas & Son, Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH or 21, Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4JS or via www.ecthomasandson.co.uk.

That’s all it is,” he says, as our time begins to run out. “The fact is: he never, ever lost patience with me — of course, I made him angry sometimes. But the fact is, he never, ever, ever lost patience with me even when I went through a bad stage from 16 to 20, 21. At that time I was still in an around the area where he was working with the school. It was really hard at that time to see him. He was a guiding light all the way through my career, as people saw in the video when I was reunited with him. I dedicated my book to him and I think that was the least I could do for somebody that literally turned my life around, in respect to teaching me how to be a decent human being.”He’s been flown into Dublin for the day as an ambassador for Cadbury’s, meeting supporters and recalling stories of his 15-year career where he won it all — a Premier League title, two FA Cups, one League Cup, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, a Uefa Intertoto Cup and the old First Division Golden Boot in 1992. Wright has spoken honestly about his early life growing up. His father was an absent figure during his childhood, while his mother Nesta struggled with alcoholism and was abusive towards him. Life at home was difficult and football was an escape. CYRIL JOHN GOODCHAP Of Ravens Nest, Bromyard. Passed away peacefully at Bromyard Community Hospital, on April 26th 2020, aged 91 years. Husband of Ethne, much loved Dad of Lisa and Simon and Brother to eight siblings. He will be very sadly missed. Private Family Funeral will take place at Hereford Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be arranged at a later date to celebrate his life. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired for the Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard, HR7 4AH. (01885 489900). He was rough with my mum and rough with all of us kids. And I don’t know why, but he didn’t like me in particular. The pair never had another child – as his Scottish wife Aileen died in 1968, leaving the Sydenham-born local a widower aged just 46.

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All negotiations connected with the relevant dispute(s) will be conducted in confidence and without prejudice to the rights of the Parties in any further proceedings. By giving us your personal data, you agree to this arrangement. We will do what we reasonably can to keep your data secure. He added: “I loved football but he wouldn’t let us watch Match of the Day. We slept in the same room as the television, so we’d be in bed and he’d make us turn towards the wall so we could hear it but not see it.”NIGEL ALISTAIR WITTS Unexpectedly passed away, at home on April 21st, 2020, aged 73 years. Much loved Dad to Maria and Sam, Brother to Judy and Beverly and the late Sandra and Margaret. A loving Grandad to Laura, Alex, Aimee and Poppy. Will be sadly missed. A private family Cremation is to take place. Bayley Brothers Funeral Directors, 17 - 19 Cotterell Street, Hereford, HR4 0HH. Tel: 01432 272465. In 1985 he would agree a semi-professional contract with Greenwich Borough, signing for Crystal Palace later that year. The rest, as they say, is history — 239 goals in 501 appearances in his club career, 33 appearances for England from 1991 to 1998, winning almost every single honour there was up for grabs and earning a reputation as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever strikers.