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Clarets Legend Series (John Connelly)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by chadwig3

John Connelly was born in St Helens on the 18th July 1938, he began his playing career with his hometown club St Helens Town in the Lancashire Combination. A scout from Burnley Football Club attended a St Helens game in … 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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