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Icons: Denis Irwin

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It's time to explore another football icon Denis Irwin was a key member of the Manchester United of the 90's that dominated the Premier League If you don't know much about him, this article will help you out. Before Man United Denis Irwin began his career with Leeds United in 1983, making 72 appearances in the Second Division, before moving on to Oldham Athletic on a free transfer in 1986.  Watch:  Oldham Athletic's Denis Irwin scores a free kick v Plymouth Argyle at Boundary Park 88/89 He helped Oldham reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the final of the League Cup in 1990. Playing a part in United's dominance  In the summer of 1990, he was transferred to Manchester United for a fee of £625,000.  In 12 years at Old Trafford, he made 296 Premier League appearances and won seven Premier League title medals, as well as two FA Cup winner's medals (1994 and 1996), a League Cup winner's medal and UEFA Champions League and European Cup Winners' Cups. 

Non-League: Oldham struggle again

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Football is going on outside of Qatar Solihull Moors 2 - 1 Oldham Athletic Two goals at the start of the second half proved costly as Oldham Athletic fell to defeat at Solihull. The home side struck twice in the space of three minutes through Joe Sbarra and Andrew Dallas to pick up maximum points at Damson Park. Check out this video from  Solihull Moors Football Club - YouTube Substitute John Rooney scored directly from a corner with a minute of regular time to play but despite a late rally from the visitors, it wasn’t enough for them to find a way back into the game. The away side looked to have emerged as the stronger side as the first half progressed. Alex Reid was denied on his debut before Ben Tollitt struck a post with the interval approaching. But just when it appeared as though the visitors would gain a foothold, the good work quickly fell apart for the away side. Home side starts to get on top After a tight opening, it was the home side who first posed a threat, John Kelly

League Two: Oldham Athletic 5 - 5 Forest Green Rovers

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Oldham Athletic fought back from 4-1 down to secure a 5-5 draw against League Two leaders Forest Green. Rovers are still unbeaten on the road this term, while the hosts remain in the drop zone despite the fightback. In front of a sparse Boundary Park crowd due to ongoing fan protests against the ownership, Oldham took the lead when Davis Keillor-Dunn smashed into the top corner from 30 yards. However, Rovers replied swiftly when Jack Aitchison tucked home from eight yards after meeting a pass from Kane Wilson. They went in front when Mathew Stevens played in Jamille Matt, and he neatly slotted in his fourth goal in three games. Matt then headed home Nicky Cadden's cross just before the end of the first 45 minutes. It was 4-1not long after the restart when Stevens converted another Wilson cross before Oldham reduced the deficit when substitute Hallam Hope converted Dylan Bahamboula's through-ball. More news from the EFL Keillor-Dunn volleyed home to make it 4-3 before Steven