<ul><li><h2><strong>Years: </strong>1979-1981</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Appearances: </strong>44</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Goals: </strong>3</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Honours: </strong>League title (1979-80), European Cup (1978, 1981), League Cup (1981)</h2></li></ul>

Colin Irwin proved an able deputy for Alan Hansen or Phil Thompson at the centre of defence or for Alan Kennedy at left-back at Liverpool.

<p>Locally born, he came through the junior ranks in the club and made his league debut at home to West Bromwich Albion in August 1979.</p><p>A promising beginning continued in the next league match with a headed goal at Southampton, even though the Reds lost 3-2.</p><p>But after starting against Dinamo Tbilisi in the early October, Irwin lost his place and didn't feature in the first team again until six months later in April.</p><p>During 1980-81 he made a further 30 appearances, though this was the last season that he featured as a senior player for the club.</p><p>When Mark Lawrenson arrived at Liverpool in August 1981, Irwin was surplus to requirements and he joined John Toshack's Swansea City.</p>

Past playersColin Irwin

Years: 1979-1981

Appearances: 44

Goals: 3

Honours: League title (1979-80), European Cup (1978, 1981), League Cup (1981)

Colin Irwin proved an able deputy for Alan Hansen or Phil Thompson at the centre of defence or for Alan Kennedy at left-back at Liverpool.