Irwin, Dennis

 
Full Name: Joseph Dennis Irwin.

Position: Full-back.
Born: Cork (Republic of Ireland), 31 October 1965.

Senior Debut: Bradford City (a) New Division One, 11 August 2002.

Career

Turner’s Cross College (Cork), Leeds United apprentice 1982, professional Oct 83, Oldham Athletic May 86, Manchester United Jne 90 to May 02, Wolves Jly 02, Retired Jne 04.

Highlights

Manchester United- Football League runners-up: 1991/92; Premier League champions 1992/93, 1993/94, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, runners-up 1994/95, 1997/98; FA Cup winner 1994, 1996, runners-up 1995; League Cup winners 1992, runner-up 1991, 1994; Charity Shield winners 1996, 1997, shared 1990, 1993, runners-up 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001; European Champions League winners 1999, semi-final 1997, 2002; European Cup-Winners Cup winners 1991; European Super Cup winners 1991; World Club champions 1999.
Oldham Athletic- League Cup runners-up 1990, FA Cup semi-finalist 1990.
Wolves- Premier League relegated 2003/04; New Division One promoted [play-offs] 2002/03.

Stats

Appearances: 902.
Goals: 43.
Sent-off: 1.

International Honours

Republic of Ireland Full: 56 appearances & 4 goals; World Cup finals 1994.
Republic of Ireland u21: 3 appearances.

Note: Irwin one of the most decorated players in English Football grew up a Wolves fans. Just like another Irishman George Best.

First Team Record