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 »
"Finest player ive seen in a claret shirt, also a true gent"
"simply the best"
"A Burnley great, deserves to be honoured"
"Not old enough to have seen him play but heard so much about his greatness from my family."
"legend deserves that recognition - Even in retirment he gives good press for the club"
"Long overdue!!"
"Legend!"
"Honour our football legend"
"This honour is long overdue!"
"BEST PLAYER BURNLEY EVER HAD!"
"GIVE HIM THE FREEDOM OF LANCASHIRE NEVER MIND THE BOROUGH !!!"
"I spent many an afternoon at Turf Moor watching the Clarets play. Jimmy was a big asset to the team and he deserves this honor."
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