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 »
"This would be well deserved"
"A Northern Ireland and Burnley legend who truly deserves this recognition."
"The greatest"
"The brightest star in the claret and blue sky."
"Jimmy McIlroy should be the Vanguard for the whole 1959/60 champion side."
"A Clarets legend"
"A true legend more than deserving of this honour."
"a true gent and great ambassador for Burnley"
"A player and a Gentleman"
"A footballing great from our wee country."
"A true gentleman"
"Should have been honoured years ago"
"I was fortunate to have seen him play many times ,a true great."
