Ferguson comments were load of rubbish, says apologetic Irwin

DENIS IRWIN has apologised to Alex Ferguson over his reported comments linking the Manchester United boss with the Republic of Ireland coaching role.

Irwin confirmed he had no sources within the FAI and had not told anyone Ferguson had been contacted about the possibility of succeeding Brian Kerr.

The former United full-back accepted full responsibility for the article appearing in his name and the embarrassment it caused Ferguson ahead of last night's Champions League encounter with Lille.