Jimmy Mac's Funeral
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Jimmy Mac's Funeral
I cannot be outside the Turf, but am listening on Radio Lancashire.
I never saw him play, but heard so muh about him from my Dad.
RIP Jimmy, a real Legend, not like the ones portrayed these days.
I never saw him play, but heard so muh about him from my Dad.
RIP Jimmy, a real Legend, not like the ones portrayed these days.
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Re: Jimmy Mac's Funeral
According to BBC Look Northwest he played for Blackburn.
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TinpotCirrus_Minor wrote:According to BBC Look Northwest he played for Blackburn.
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A very moving service on Radio Lancashire.Must admit I had tears rolling down my face Drove up to the layby at top of Rossendale Road to listen on the car radio and then pay my respects as the cortage passed by on its way to the cemetery.A very sad day in the clubs history but Jimmy got the send off he richly deserved.
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Was outside for the cortège passing no early leavers for this one!
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I went down to the Turf earlier to see him arrive for the funeral. Huge turnout and just so emotional.
Came home afterwards and listened to the funeral before going onto Rossendale Road to watch Jimmy go past on his final journey.
So hard to believe we were saying goodbye to him.
Came home afterwards and listened to the funeral before going onto Rossendale Road to watch Jimmy go past on his final journey.
So hard to believe we were saying goodbye to him.
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I was at the service in the James Hargreaves Stand. Very moving with some excellent contributions and suitable music. RIP (Sir) Jimmy McIlroy.
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Cracking turnout and pleased to see it was equally cracking weather.
Faces who will have seen him play regular. And some too young to even know who he was. Great to see.
Faces who will have seen him play regular. And some too young to even know who he was. Great to see.
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Re: Jimmy Mac's Funeral
Where all the current Squad in attendance today ?
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Not sure about that but am pretty sure Sean was.Steve1956 wrote:Where all the current Squad in attendance today ?
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Didn't see any of the current squad at the Service in the JH Stand. Saw Dobson, Flynn, Ternent, Latcham, Irvine, Robson. Appparently Tommy Docherty was also there ?
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Did you ask if any were fit for SundayMT03ALG wrote:Didn't see any of the current squad at the Service in the JH Stand. Saw Dobson, Flynn, Ternent, Latcham, Irvine, Robson. Appparently Tommy Docherty was also there ?
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I wouldn't have thought any of them would be given we played last nightSteve1956 wrote:Where all the current Squad in attendance today ?
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You can add three more former Clarets to that list - there were two Ternents, Colin Waldron and Mike Summerbee.MT03ALG wrote:Didn't see any of the current squad at the Service in the JH Stand. Saw Dobson, Flynn, Ternent, Latcham, Irvine, Robson. Appparently Tommy Docherty was also there ?
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Great to see those young fans there too - this man should never, ever be forgotten.cricketfieldclarets wrote:Faces who will have seen him play regular. And some too young to even know who he was. Great to see.
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I hope someone made sure that elderly chap dressed in grey stood in the middle of the road ( middle photo ) got home safely, he looks a trifle confused & I'm a bit worried about him !cricketfieldclarets wrote:Cracking turnout and pleased to see it was equally cracking weather.
Faces who will have seen him play regular. And some too young to even know who he was. Great to see.
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Where's the bloody bus got to??Clarets4me wrote:I hope someone made sure that elderly chap dressed in grey stood in the middle of the road ( middle photo ) got home safely, he looks a trifle confused & I'm a bit worried about him !
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why?ClaretTony wrote:I wouldn't have thought any of them would be given we played last night
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Don't worry. I know the man. He always looks like that does Peter!Clarets4me wrote:I hope someone made sure that elderly chap dressed in grey stood in the middle of the road ( middle photo ) got home safely, he looks a trifle confused & I'm a bit worried about him !
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Yes, heard that. Dozy bint.Cirrus_Minor wrote:According to BBC Look Northwest he played for Blackburn.
Although, to be fair, she was probably just reading from the autocue.
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Someone told me that. Absolutely incredible.Cirrus_Minor wrote:According to BBC Look Northwest he played for Blackburn.
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Maybe the same place, down the pits got to, which promptly got deleted for whatever reasons right or wrong, no place for any sort of arguments glad he got a good send off & rightfully respected.tim_noone wrote:Where's the bloody bus got to??
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I also heard the gaff re Mc playing down the road. Probable auto cue written by a B td fan.
I would be surprised if Bobby Charlton was not among the guest/attendees today. He went to the funerals of Brian Miller and Jimmy Adamson. He has my respect for that and I'm sure he would have tried his best to pay tribute, to someone so special as Jimmy Mc, if he could have been there.
I would be surprised if Bobby Charlton was not among the guest/attendees today. He went to the funerals of Brian Miller and Jimmy Adamson. He has my respect for that and I'm sure he would have tried his best to pay tribute, to someone so special as Jimmy Mc, if he could have been there.
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By my own hand. Agreed.Jakubclaret wrote:Maybe the same place, down the pits got to, which promptly got deleted for whatever reasons right or wrong, no place for any sort of arguments glad he got a good send off & rightfully respected.
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I was also on hpw before and went home to listen to the service on radio lancs. Also saw the hearse at the summit.
It's been a very emotional day. I was thinking of Jimmy's family obviously and the memories as a young boy of seeing Jimmy mesmorise teams with his dribbling and passing on those mud heaps.
However, and I bet this was the same for many today, it was the the thought of parent's and family long gone that first got the clarets in the blood that came to mind.
RIP Jimmy you will never be forgotton.
It's been a very emotional day. I was thinking of Jimmy's family obviously and the memories as a young boy of seeing Jimmy mesmorise teams with his dribbling and passing on those mud heaps.
However, and I bet this was the same for many today, it was the the thought of parent's and family long gone that first got the clarets in the blood that came to mind.
RIP Jimmy you will never be forgotton.
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Nice video from BBC. Funny how they need subtitles for our exceedingly rare accent!!!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... oy-funeral" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... oy-funeral" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I wheeled him homeClarets4me wrote:I hope someone made sure that elderly chap dressed in grey stood in the middle of the road ( middle photo ) got home safely, he looks a trifle confused & I'm a bit worried about him !
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Well putsummitclaret wrote:I was also on hpw before and went home to listen to the service on radio lancs. Also saw the hearse at the summit.
It's been a very emotional day. I was thinking of Jimmy's family obviously and the memories as a young boy of seeing Jimmy mesmorise teams with his dribbling and passing on those mud heaps.
However, and I bet this was the same for many today, it was the the thought of parent's and family long gone that first got the clarets in the blood that came to mind.
RIP Jimmy you will never be forgotton.
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And " TimNoone " appears again @ 46 seconds ..... is there more than one of him, is it a body double or a hologram ? I think we should be told !cricketfieldclarets wrote:I wheeled him home
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Noone knowsClarets4me wrote:And " TimNoone " appears again @ 46 seconds ..... is there more than one of him, is it a body double or a hologram ? I think we should be told !
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I was at the service in the James Hargreaves stand. It was excellent in every respect and very well attended. Stories about Jimmy’s home and family life in Burnley over several decades.. plenty of stuff about his football career....some poetry.. some live music, some recorded music..
- a lovely warm feel to the hour long service, and a proper send off I felt. Many ex-footballers there, other sports people and media people.
It was all very well done.
RIP Jimmy.
- a lovely warm feel to the hour long service, and a proper send off I felt. Many ex-footballers there, other sports people and media people.
It was all very well done.
RIP Jimmy.
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For anyone wanting to listen to his Funeral Service.
It is on Radio Lancashire's The Unmissable Podcast.
It is on Radio Lancashire's The Unmissable Podcast.
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Who is the geezer right at the end with the cheesy grin.lol ?..Sits near me in JHUcricketfieldclarets wrote:Nice video from BBC. Funny how they need subtitles for our exceedingly rare accent!!!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... oy-funeral" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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David (I won't give you his surname). He commutes by train from the East Midlands home and away. Proper Burnley fella though!The Enclosure wrote:Who is the geezer right at the end with the cheesy grin.lol ?..Sits near me in JHU
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Thanks...thought he lived away as sometimes see him with a small overnight bag..Yes he does look to be s committed Claret and fair play to the fella.
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Is it David T? From Nottingham? He is a distant relative of mine if it is.JohnMac wrote:David (I won't give you his surname). He commutes by train from the East Midlands home and away. Proper Burnley fella though!
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Yes it isHerts Clarets wrote:Is it David T? From Nottingham? He is a distant relative of mine if it is.
I used to see him quite a lot when I commuted up from S Lincs.
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Heaven help youHerts Clarets wrote:Is it David T? From Nottingham? He is a distant relative of mine if it is.
The quieter T has posted on this thread
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I have the utmost respect for those fans who travel long distances to support the Clarets every week ,home and away, in all weathers and spending their hard earned cash..
Puts into perspective the ones who live locally that can't be bothered cos the price of the Twix has increased or the pies ran out before half time or they think a tenner or fifteen quid is too much for a ticket.
Ps I do realise that not all people can afford to go on every match in the present climate.
Puts into perspective the ones who live locally that can't be bothered cos the price of the Twix has increased or the pies ran out before half time or they think a tenner or fifteen quid is too much for a ticket.
Ps I do realise that not all people can afford to go on every match in the present climate.
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The quieter T has indeed posted on the thread.MT
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Some more photos for those who couldn't make it
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Say's a lot about this forum really.
We have massive threads on boring political differences, but a true club legend passes away and not a lot said.
We have massive threads on boring political differences, but a true club legend passes away and not a lot said.
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Assume or hope there will be a tribute ahead of the game tomorrow?
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There have been previous lengthy threads following his passing and there is also an online book of condolence which we set up prior to one being set up by the club.bartons baggage wrote:Say's a lot about this forum really.
We have massive threads on boring political differences, but a true club legend passes away and not a lot said.
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There is a minute's silence before today's gameBurnleyareback2 wrote:Assume or hope there will be a tribute ahead of the game tomorrow?
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Excellent obituary on Jimmy McIlroy in yesterday's Daily Telegraph.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/ ... -obituary/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But, link is behind paywall - though there is free 30 days subscription (I'm not a subscriber).
"What would we want to leave Burnley for?" - Jimmy's wife's response when Jimmy was "promised all sorts...." by Sampdoria before the '62 FA Cup Final.
RIP, Jimmy.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/ ... -obituary/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
But, link is behind paywall - though there is free 30 days subscription (I'm not a subscriber).
"What would we want to leave Burnley for?" - Jimmy's wife's response when Jimmy was "promised all sorts...." by Sampdoria before the '62 FA Cup Final.
RIP, Jimmy.
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Jesusbartons baggage wrote:**** off