Call to grant Clarets legend the Freedom of the Borough
The Burnley Express is backing a call to honour Burnley Football Club's best-loved son Jimmy Mcllroy.Clarets shareholder Harry Brooks has launched a campaign urging Burnley Borough Council to make Jim... continue reading »
"The man is a living legend."
"Founder and possibly only member of Els Poblets Clarets Supporters"
"Best Ever."
"fully deserves this reconition as burnleys greatest player."
"legend"
"Yeah - do it Burnley"
""Greatness is nothing, unless it be lasting" and we have not forgotten."
"i wish more modern day players were made of the same stuff as jimmy mcilroy,a gentleman ,burnley struck it lucky to have such a fine player,man,and ambassator for the club town and great britain."
"great player, great gentalman, who still loves the club & the town."
"The best I saw in Claret & blue"
"best player we ever had"
"Something in the way he moves attracts me like no other Claret. Legend is an over used word but appropriate to describe Jimmy Mac."
"It was a pleasure to watch him play."
"Quite simply - Legend!"