Denis Irwin On The Changes for Both Manchester United and Ireland




Beyond The Pitch show

Summary: Phil and Anto are joined by Manchester United and Ireland legend Denis Irwin as he concludes a tour of South and Central America to reflect on the massive impact of globalization for the football club, the change of manager to David Moyes in the off-season and the momentum he built up before the international break, and then we also look at the new dynamic team now handed the reigns for the Ireland national team. We also look back at his career highlights for both club and country, including the 1999 Champions League Final that capped of an historic treble for Manchester United and also rewind the clock to an historic victory for Ireland over Italy in the 1994 World Cup at Giants Stadium. Known as Mr Dependable throughout his days at Manchester United, Denis Irwin is the owner of 7 league titles, 3 FA Cups, 4 Community Shields, the Intercontinental Cup and the 1999 Champions League title, along with a league cup, the 1991 Cup Winners Cup and the 1991 European Super Cup. In 2004, he finally called it a day on his career and returned to Old Trafford, to present, analyse and discuss all things United for MUTV and remains as one of the greatest ever signings for the football club. Sir Alex Ferguson to this day says it is impossible for him to select a definitive all-time team from his 26-year reign at Old Trafford, but has repeatedly tabbed Denis Irwin as the only certain selection.