Arsenal legend Ian Wright feels for Percy Tau's work permit woes

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'Look at Percy, I've seen him. You can't tell me Percy cannot play at Brighton & Hove Albion. He's good, brilliant... a good footballer, man! You have to judge people on their abilities,' Wright asserted. SihleNdebeleSK

Ian Wright delivered a motivational talk to Bloemfontein Celtic MDC players during the SA club's UK tour.Arsenal legend Ian Wright is still solicitous about Bafana Bafana ace Percy Tau's hurdle in securing a UK work permit.

Invited to motivate Bloemfontein Celtic's MultiChoice Diski Challenge team at their hotel in London, Wright received a standing ovation from the South Africans when he entered the meeting room. The heart-to-heart session lasted about two hours as the legendary striker reminisced about his colourful football career."Look at Percy, I've seen him. You can't tell me Percy cannot play at Brighton & Hove Albion. He's good, brilliant... a good footballer, man! You have to judge people on their abilities," Wright asserted.

"It's going to be difficult for South African players to play in England because of the work permit situation and getting SA to a level where a player can come straight to England and get the work permit."

 

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