r/MadeMeSmile • u/xevarDIFF • 1d ago

Professional footballer, lan Wright, meets with his former teacher, Sydney Pigden. He said he was the first positive male figure he had in his life

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u/thebondsman 1d ago

The gratitude he has for his teacher and the respect just brings a teary smile to my face.

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u/SugarrplumPeach 1d ago

Every time I see this video posted, I have to stop and rewatch it. The pure respect and admiration this gentleman has for his teacher...the silent joy when he realizes who it is ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/BubblyTinkerBellee 1d ago

Same, I’ve been on Reddit since the year this video was first released (2010) and I have stopped to watch it every single time it comes around. Some reposts are worth reposting.

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u/LoveySprinklePopp 1d ago

Agreed! Possibly my favourite video ever on this subreddit. I always watch and upvote it every time it’s posted. Can’t get enough of it.