Ian Wright has sent a funny reply to Alan Shearer after the Newcastle legend teased him saying his grandson is better than him.
They were rivals as players, but Shearer and Wright struck up a friendship in the pundit world.
D’Margio Wright-Phillips goal against Middlesbrough sparked banter between his grandfather and Shearer
The grandson of Arsenal icon D’Margio Wright-Phillips was successful as a professional and equalized at the last minute in Stoke’s draw with Middlesbrough on Wednesday.
Wright was reportedly beaming with pride in his grandson, but Shearer saw this as an opportunity to poke fun at his mate.
Shearer texted Wright saying, “He’s better than you. He is better than you. D’Margio Wright-Phillips, he’s better than you.
And Wright hilariously replied, “F off @AlanShearer,” posting the response on Twitter while attaching a screenshot of the message.
D’Margio is the son of former Manchester City and Chelsea star Shaun Wright-Phillips, who is Wright’s son.
The 20-year-old celebrated his second league goal in the 2-2 draw, capped off with an acrobatic celebration.
Getty
Wright-Phillips is the son of former Man City, Chelsea and England winger Shaun
Wright has two sons who became professional footballers with his younger brother Bradley Wright-Phillips representing clubs such as Man City and Southampton in England.
He then joined the New York Red Bulls in 2013 and spent the rest of his career in the United States until his retirement in 2022.
Offer of the day
New Customers: Bet365 – Bet €10 Get €50 Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE
All Customers: Paddy Power – Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet* – CLAIM HERE
Paddy Power: Place a bet on £5 sports betting via the talkSPORT EDGE app between 1st and 31st August. Get a €5 free bet on the Monday following your qualifying bet. Terms and conditions apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org
Bet365: account opening offer. Bet €10 and get €50 free bets for new customers at bet365. Minimum deposit requirement. Free bets are paid out as bet credits and can be used when settling qualifying bets. Minimum odds, betting and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude wagering bet credits. Deadlines and terms and conditions apply 18+ Begambleaware.org
SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE