Passing on the sad news that Billy ( wiiliam Irvine ) passed away suddenly on tuesday night.
Many of you will have known/met him while following the clarets, he was a massive burnley fan who loved being a 'Belfast Claret' which he has passed onto his sons and grandsons.

Rest Easy Billy

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RIP Billy.

RIP Willie Irvine. Met him when he was doing hospitality in the James Hargreaves. Lovely feller and a true Burnley legend.

The star player from my early days as a Claret. What a partnership with Andy Lochhead. Only met him once when he was hosting a match day, he was always my dad’s favourite player and he signed his programme that day! Happy memories. RIP Willie.

THIS IS NOT EX PLAYER Willie Irvine , just happens to have same name.

I can confirm it's not Willie the player as he's currently sat at the side of me. I knew Billy & his family and the Clarets have lost a great fan

I got a shock when follow up posts on this thread were suggesting it was the Willie Irvine I know well. Thanks to CTID for clearing that up. I did meet Billy Irvine once and so sorry to hear the sad news.

Thanks CTID , I dont know how to edit the original post, apologise for the confusion

Rest in peace fellow Claret

RIP Billy.

Sincere apologies to Willie and family. I was completely mislead.

Had a drink with him and his son, who comes over to Burnley every so often, a few times through mutual friends.
Sure he will be flying the flag.

RIP Billy

RIP, sounded like a really good person.