Denis Irwin: Rooming With Roy, Sir Alex & Chess With Cantona! | Stick to Football EP 67
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet. In today’s episode, we’re joined by the legendary Denis Irwin as he sits down with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott for an in-depth discussion about his remarkable career, distinctive playing style, and iconic moments at Manchester United. The conversation starts with Denis’ memories of his early career at Leeds and Oldham, followed by his transformative years under Sir Alex Ferguson at United. Denis shares anecdotes of his battles with celebrated wingers, the culture within the United dressing room, and the transition to life after football. Denis shares his insights into the evolution of the fullback role, offers his perspective on modern football, and reflects on his experiences with the Irish national team. The team also takes a trip down memory lane, recalling pre-season tours, training stories, and what it was like rooming with Roy Keane. As always, drop a comment below if you loved the episode! Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://www.huel.com/theoverlap 00:00 Intro 04:14 Roommates and Early Career Stories 07:21 Pre-Season Training and Team Culture 20:17 Joining Manchester United 34:03 Consistency and Defensive Skills 37:56 European Football Memories 39:31 Rooming with Roy Keane 41:29 Modern Fullbacks Discussion 47:29 Toughest Opponents Faced 51:01 Transition to Wolves 01:06:56 Quiz Time: Roy vs. Dennis
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This is the video content from the award-winning original series The Overlap with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane, featuring special guests discussing all things football.
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