Jimmy Mcilroy - Burnleys Greatest

[arminisgod]

Sadly passed away today at 86. By Far Burnley's greatest ever player.

 

[AndyC]

Death is a fact of life, but it's always sad when the game loses a true great.
RIP Jimmy McIlroy

 

[gonetomorrow]

His visage was always the handsomest on the cigarette cards.

 

[Eggs]

..sad news, I posted. it in the Dead Thread. From what I remember, he was a very clever footballer. He certainly had a reputation as a top player.

 

[degsy]

..sad news, I posted. it in the Dead Thread. From what I remember, he was a very clever footballer. He certainly had a reputation as a top player.

Sad news for his family and fans

Almost every Lancs club had decent players like him back in the day...before the end of maximum wage did for them
Your Finneys, Lofthouses, Douglas' etc