Alastair Campbell reflects on Jimmy McIlroy's 'extraordinary elegance'

Jimmy McIlroy was a man who possessed an extraordinary elegance, on and off the pitch, according to journalist and political aide Alastair Campbell.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Aug 2018, 13:57 BST

Updated 21st Aug 2018, 08:55 BST

The prominent Clarets fan and former Downing Street press secretary, spoke to the Burnley Express about his memories of the club legend, which have spanned most of his life.

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“I was only four years-old when I first saw Jimmy play for Burnley so I obviously can’t recall too much of it. However, I got to know him well in later years.

"After he retired from playing Jimmy worked for several years on the Burnley Express and was a wonderful writer. He just had such a close connection to Burnley and its people.“He is not only part of the club’s history, but of the town’s.”