Burnley's 'greatest ever player' McIlroy dies aged 86

Published on: 20 August 2018

Jimmy McIlroy scored 10 goals in 55 caps for Northern Ireland

Former Burnley and Northern Ireland forward Jimmy McIlroy has died at the age of 86.

McIlroy played 439 league games for the Clarets between 1950 and 1962, winning the old First Division title in 1960.

He made 55 appearances for his country, scoring 10 goals between 1951 and 1965, and helped them reach the World Cup quarter-finals in 1958.

Burnley said they were "deeply saddened to learn of the death of our greatest ever player".

A club statement added: "The thoughts of everyone connected with the club are with his family and friends at this sad time."

Source: bbc.com

Comments