Sir Bobby Charlton's Dressing Room Impact

Manchester United legend Denis Irwin has hailed Sir Bobby Charlton's impact inside the Old Trafford dressing room, ahead of the South Stand being renamed in the all-time record goalscorer's honour on Sunday.

Irwin made over 500 appearances during a 12-year spell with United, winning the Premier League seven times and the Champions League as part of the famous 1999 Treble team.

The former Republic of Ireland international was full of praise for Sir Bobby and credited the words of wisdom Charlton passes down to the players, helping to fuel the ambition during his time wearing the red shirt.

"It’s great to see a player of that standing coming into the dressing room after a game, and that was whether we won or lost," he told MUTV. "You particularly need to see people like that more when you lose, because you need that bit of encouragement.

"It’s not a happy place to be in a dressing room when you lose, and it’s always great when the likes of Sir Bobby comes in and has a little chat with you, as you know he’s got a fountain of knowledge, and the experience that he’s been through it all before, so I think everyone really appreciated that."

Irwin was unable to see Charlton play for Manchester United, but he highlights the achievements of Sir Bobby and the legendary team-mates the 78-year-old played with during his career with the Reds.

"Well I’m too young really to remember him playing for Manchester United," he added. "Obviously there aren’t that many clips around either of that era, unfortunately, but I know the amount of games he played for Manchester United, obviously being leading scorer and leading scorer of England with 49 until Wayne [Rooney] passed him recently.

"He was a World Cup winner for England, European Cup winner for Manchester United in 1968, best player in the world, I think, in 1965/66. He played in a great team with George Best and Denis Law, as well a very attacking side, so I think that speaks volumes for him playing wise."

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