Denis Joseph Irwin (born 31 October 1965) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a full-back from 1983 to 2004.Born in Cork, Ireland, he is best known for his long and successful stint at Manchester United, where he established himself as one of the most important players in the United team that won a host of domestic and European trophies in his time there between 1990 and 2002. He has been regarded by Alex Ferguson as, pound for pound, his greatest ever signing. Earlier in his career he played for Leeds United and then Oldham Athletic, and finished his career with a two-year spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Irwin was capped by the Republic of Ireland national side 56 times, scoring four goals and featuring in the side that reached the second round (last 16) at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Retired from playing soccer following Wolverhampton Wanderers relegation from the English Premiership and is now looking to be appointed as a coach in the near future [May 2004]
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A big fan of Jurassic Park (1993), both the film and the book.
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Left Manchester United in 2002 to join his boyhood heroes Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Scored 4 goals in 56 appearences for Ireland.
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Played for Oldham Athletic and Leeds United before moving to Manchester United.
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Expert penalty taker.
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He played football for English side Manchester United as a defender.
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Retired from internationals in January 2000 having played in 56 matches.
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Featured in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA.
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Former Republic of Ireland footballer.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Search for the Holy Grail
1998
TV Series
Guest
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Champions Again
2000
Video documentary
Manchester United: Beyond the Promised Land
2000
Video documentary
Himself (as Dennis Irwin)
300 Premiership Goals
1998
Video documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Looking for Eric
2009
Himself - Manchester United Player (uncredited)
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
2002
Video documentary
Himself
The Story of Football
2002
Video documentary
Himself (uncredited)
The Treble
1999
Video documentary
Himself
Manchester United: Official Review 1997/98 Season
1998
Video documentary
Himself
Top of the Pops
1996
TV Series
Himself - Manchester United F.C.
Champions 2: Manchester United Official Review of the 93/94 Season
1994
Video documentary
Himself
Champions: Manchester United 92/93 Season Official Review
$1.3 Million