Ian Wright refuses to accept Eni Aluko apology after being accused of ‘blocking’ female pundits

Ian Wright says he ‘can’t accept’ Eni Aluko’s apology after she suggested that the former Arsenal and England striker was ‘blocking’ opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football.

‘I have to talk about this week and what’s going on, I don’t want to endlessly be asked about it,’ Wright said.

I’ve got to say, I’m very disappointed about what Eni has said, she knows how I’ve helped her, supported her publicly, and I know the previous conversations she’s had with me and my management.

‘I’ve seen the apology on social media, but I can’t accept it. but I also want to move on.

‘For anyone watching this, I really don’t need any further social commentary directed on any of this.

‘The thing about where the women’s game is, is that it can’t be about individuals like me, it has to be about the collective.

‘Because of the past, we know the men blocked the women’s game for 50 years, because of the past we know the game has serious systemic challenges, and it’s going to take everyone to help fixes. so for me, I always give back to the game, it’s given me so much.’

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