Man Utd fans fume as Premier League Hall of Fame snubs club legend again | Football

Manchester United fans say it is ’embarrassing’ and a ‘disgrace’ that one former player has not been nominated for the Premier League Hall of Fame.

On Monday, the Premier League revealed the 15 players nominated to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, with a fan vote to determine which two make the cut.

The shortlist is stacked with legends of the game, including seven former United stars: Michael Carrick, Patrice Evra, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, Teddy Sheringham, Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic.

Eight United heroes have already been inducted since the Hall of Fame was introduced in 2021, as well as legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

But despite dominating the nominees, some Red Devils supporters were left unhappy, believing an egregious omission has been made yet again.

‘No Denis Irwin?’ one fan questioned on Twitter.

‘Ah yes, another group of nominees but no Denis Irwin, absolutely disgraceful!’ a supporter fumed, while another called the snub ’embarrassing’.

The outcry continued as fans pointed out the former Ireland international’s credentials: ‘Irwin has won the league seven times and is constantly overlooked! What is the qualifying criteria here?’

Another added: ‘Denis Irwin won seven Premier League titles and his consistency is unmatched to this day. Honestly, who is picking these?’

Regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest full-backs, only former United teammates Ryan Giggs (13), Paul Scholes (11) and Gary Neville (8), won more titles than Irwin.

Premier League Hall of Fame nominees 2025

• Sol Campbell
• Michael Carrick
• Jermain Defoe
• Patrice Evra
• Cesc Fabregas
• Les Ferdinand
• Robbie Fowler
• Eden Hazard
• Gary Neville
• Michael Owen
• Teddy Sheringham
• David Silva
• Yaya Toure
• Edwin van der Sar
• Nemanja Vidic

After beginning his career at Leeds and Oldham, the left-back moved to Old Trafford in 1990 and over the next 12 years made 529 appearances and played a key part in the club’s historic treble-winning season in 1998/99.

He joined Wolves in 2002 and, after one final Premier League campaign, hung up his boots two years later.

But despite his impressive career, Irwin has surprisingly never even been nominated for a place in the Hall of Fame, something that hasn’t sat well with fans: ‘Irwin is an absolute certainty, should be in it already.’

‘What about Denis Irwin one of the best ever full backs? Why has he never been nominated?’

Fans have until 11pm UK time on September 15 to vote for who they want inducted into the Hall of Fame and can do so on the Premier League’s official website here. The results will be announced on November 4.

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