On this day in 1990, Alex Ferguson pulled off one of his greatest signings when landing Oldham Athletic defender Denis Irwin. The Republic of Ireland international was one of the most consistent ...

Manchester United legend Denis Irwin rejected the chance to join ... I called him an eight out of 10.” Arriving from Oldham Athletic for £625,000 in 1990, the Republic of Ireland international ...

Manchester United legend Denis Irwin turned down the opportunity ... amongst other major honours. Signed from Oldham Athletic for £625,000 in 1990, Irwin was later hailed by Ferguson as his ...

so it was great – I was going to a new club and had Denis there to help me settle in. I couldn’t have picked a better roommate.” Irwin joined United from Oldham Athletic in 1990 and went on ...

Denis Irwin named his all-time XI made up of his ... The former Ireland international also played for Leeds United, Oldham Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers during his career, but football ...

the ex-Oldham and Wolves star revealed the five current full-backs in the English top flight that impressed him the most. Man United legend Denis Irwin gave high praise to a legendary Liverpool ...