'I would put it down to two – Mr Keane or Mr Robson': Denis Irwin chats Roy Keane, Cork, World Cup 1994 and Manchester United

Described as, pound for pound, his greatest-ever signing by former boss Alex Ferguson, Irwin joined United in 1990 having originally left his home in Leeside to join Leeds United as a teenager.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025 - 09:55

Shane Donovan

Manchester United and Republic of Ireland legend Denis Irwin has detailed his journey from growing up on the southside of Cork city to becoming known as one of, if not the greatest, full-backs in the club's history.

Described as, pound for pound, his greatest-ever signing by former boss Alex Ferguson, Irwin joined United in 1990 having originally left his home in Leeside to join Leeds United as a teenager. Irwin enjoyed a four year-spell at Oldham Athletic in between his time in Yorkshire and Manchester.