Irwin officially retires

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/3714817.stm

Wolves' veteran defender Denis Irwin will retire after the final match of the season against Tottenham.
Former Manchester United star Irwin has spent the final two years of his career at Molineux and the club will make a presentation after Saturday's game.

Wolves boss Dave Jones told the club's website: "Denis deserves a standing ovation for what he has achieved.

"Denis is a super pro and I'm sure the other players here will have learnt a lot from him in the last two years."

Jones added: "Someone said to me this week that Denis looked like he was doing his first-ever week of training not his last. He is that committed."

It is that sort of desire and discipline that has seen Irwin collect every available club honour.

The 38-year-old Irishman claimed seven Premiership titles during his 12 years at Old Trafford, as well as the Champions League.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson said: "Denis' career has been one of absolute distinction.

"His greatest years were here and I was fortunate to get him for what everybody would consider a steal at £625,000.

"It is great for Denis to be able to look back on the career he has had, and he was never anything less than a fantastic professional."

He had a great career, I especially remember his goal for Ireland against Belgium in the WC play-off

phenom

he was a great defender for Man Utd buthe wasnt playing as good at wolves. Its time to let the younger players take over now but he will not be forgotten.

Villain

A great career, one of the best players to ever play for Ireland and United, unsung hero really, he was so consistent.

Third_Echelon

definitely... a model professional and im sure his name was always first on the team sheet for Ferguson and Charlton/Mc Carthy

BaZmO*

Good Luck Denis. Thanks for the memories!

B.

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A proper Legend.

talla

Originally posted by Third_Echelon
definitely... a model professional and im sure his name was always first on the team sheet for Ferguson and Charlton/Mc Carthy

unfortunately not mc carthy, mccarthy felt irwin had to prove himself to mccarthy when he took over :rolleyes:

kida

Remember McCrapthy playing him as a right sided centre back. What was he playing at!

True legend who was appreciated by the fans, always gave 110%.

spongebob

Premiership player at 38 , there wont be too many of them .

A pros pro is Dinny

M

Sposs

Won Plenty of Medals,

2001 F.A. Premier League
2000 F.A. Premier League
1999 Intercontinental Cup
1999 European Champions League
1999 F.A. Cup
1999 F.A. Premier League
1997 F.A. Premier League
1996 F.A. Cup
1996 F.A. Premier League
1994 F.A. Cup
1994 F.A. Premier League
1993 F.A. Premier League
1992 League Cup
1991 European Super Cup
1991 European Cup Winners Cup

Class Player , Remember when Mc Carthy Told him he needed to "prove himself" muppet.

cournioni

A true footballing legend. He'd make my best team of all time any day.

leeroybrown

A real legend and deserving real respect. Also one of the fitest and most dedicated men to play in the premiership, which explains why he could still play to a good (albeit diminished) standard at 38. You'd struggle to find a football player/coach/pundit who would have anything but good to say about Irwin.

mike65

Respect! (I wonder if he fancies coaching at Wolves?)

Mike.

Big Ears

One of few true Profesionels of the game , a great player and any young player should have looked to him as a role model more than your Beckham's and Owen 's .