Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
The reporter was preparing to go live at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium when he was caught out by a sprinkler at his feet.
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The broadcaster was on camera in the corner of the pitch ready to go live with his pre-match coverage.
Suddenly, a jet of water caught him square in the chest, sending him fleeing off screen.
Even the camera person was caught off guard, with the frame briefly showing the gushing sprinkler before shakily panning to focus on a soaking wet Irwin.
Luckily, he saw the funny side of the situation.
He said afterwards: "The life of a Sky Sports News reporter is not always as simplistic as it seems.
"Do NOT stand on top of a sprinkler because this can be the result - an absolute drenched Alan Irwin."
Irwin was able to take the accident in good spirits, not least because it provided a reprieve for the 26C weather.
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Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace RELEGATED from Europa League with Nottingham Forest set to be promoted amid multi-club ownership row
Forest are kicking off their pre-season friendlies amid confusion and controversy on multiple fronts ahead of next campaign.
Morgan Gibbs-White's transfer to Spurs is on hold as the club consider legal action related to accusations of an "illegal approach" to the player.
And the attacking star was left out of the squad for the clash today.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's ejection from the Europa League has raised questions as to whether Forest will now be promoted to the competition.
Forest had initially qualified for the Conference League via a seventh place league finish, but are hoping to capitalise on the Eagles' removal to jump up a level.
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