Tag Archives: Glentoran Football Club

Former Clarets Scout & Northern Ireland Manager Passes Away

Posted on June 11, 2022 by chadwig3

Billy Bingham (August 1931 – June 2022) Billy Bingham, the former Clarets scout and the most successful manager of the Northern Ireland International football team, has died at the age of 90. The former Northern Ireland manager was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Clarets Legend Series (Jimmy McIlroy MBE)

Posted on August 17, 2019 by chadwig3

Jimmy McIlroy – Clarets Greatest Ever Player James McIlroy MBE, was a Northern Ireland international footballer who played for Glentoran, Burnley, Stoke City and Oldham Athletic. He was regarded as the Clarets greatest ever player, having made 497 appearances, scoring … Continue reading →

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Former Claret First African League Mananger

Posted on November 7, 2018 by chadwig3

Dino Maamria From Tent to Football League Manager Stevenage manager Nourredine “Dino” Maamria is currently the only African managing professionally in the football league. His remarkable journey into football management started when he was born in a tent in a … Continue reading →

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Clarets Legend Jimmy McIlroy Passes Away

Posted on August 20, 2018 by chadwig3

Jimmy McIlroy (1931 – 2018) Burnley Football Club have this morning confirmed the sad news that former Clarets inside-forward Jimmy McIlroy has died aged 86. McIlroy who was widely regarded as the clubs finest ever player made 497 appearances for the … Continue reading →

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