Sir Jimmy Anderson

[Clive 1960]

Just like to say congratulations to our own Sir Jimmy Anderson on achieving 700 test wickets for a fast bowler ..

[Bordeauxclaret]

Some effort.

Chance for a few more later this summer if he wants to continue.

[CoolClaret]

There really isn't enough superlatives to describe Jimmy.

Just 9 more wickets required to overtake the late great Shane Warne into the 2nd most Test match wickets of all time...

[Clive 1960]

Some effort.

Chance for a few more later this summer if he wants to continue.

It wouldn't surprise me if he calls it a day after this test match to be honest..

[Bordeauxclaret]

He seems to have indicated he wants to continue.
I suspect he’d want to try and finish in England in any case but who knows.

[Lord_Bob]

He will play this Summer and he will want to play one more (wining) Ashes series. Just look at the guy - he is in superb condition.

Just build the bloody statue.

[Roosterbooster]

12 more needed to reach 1000 international wickets I think

Maybe a century in the Ashes too

[blatherwickstattoos]

Great effort from the Arsenal fan

[TheFamilyCat]

There really isn't enough superlatives to describe Jimmy.

Just 9 more wickets required to overtake the late great Shane Warne into the 2nd most Test match wickets of all time...

Just needs to score 70 to make India bat again.

[TheFamilyCat]

Congratulations to Jimmy. Incredible achievement.

[bfcjg]

If the council doesn't put a statue up to honour him they are not fit to represent Burnley.

[ChrisG]

Great effort from the Arsenal fan

I think he's made it clear he's a Claret, he's been asked in enough interviews about it!

[Clive 1960]

Arsenal was is second team because of being in the Premier league but is family are Clarets..

[Quickenthetempo]

I think he's made it clear he's a Claret, he's been asked in enough interviews about it!

I think he's just trying to get a reaction on the board.

[MrTopTier]

Fantastic achievement Jimmy.

[ClaretTony]

Season ticket holder for years at the Turf and even worked in the ticket office at one time, selling me my season ticket one year.

We all know he's a Claret but this has nothing to do with Burnley FC. This is about the greatest sportsman this town has ever produced.

Magnificent achievement - now let's hope he can get those extra few wickets to pass the brilliant Shane Warne's final total.

Brilliant Jimmy - just brilliant.

[ClaretLoup]

Fred Trueman has a statue in Skipton for a mere 307 wickets.

[Buxtonclaret]

Amazing stat.
700 up!

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Here's a pic of how he looked taking his first, all those years ago.

[Longsidelenny1882]

If the statue takes as long as the road works expect it to be ready for 2087 upthecolne

[bobinho]

If the council doesn't put a statue up to honour him they are not fit to represent Burnley.

Been saying this for years now… every day that goes by without this happening is a blight upon our town council. The guys truly world class…. If he was from Yorkshire, there’d be a street in every town in the county claiming him as their own.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Great bowler. The best we’ve ever had. He defo wore Arsenal shirts at sixth form though.

[Quickenthetempo]

Great bowler. The best we’ve ever had. He defo wore Arsenal shirts at sixth form though.

He also modelled naked on the front cover of a gay magazine.
Yet was straight.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Absolutely amazing achievement by a Fabulous Cricketer and Top Guy.
Was said on the BBC when he got the 700 th wicket “ Nice to see Stuart Broad’s mum sat next to Jimmy’s Dad”

[Bullabill]

He also modelled naked on the front cover of a gay magazine.
Yet was straight.

Was?

[Commy]

Can you name the wickets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68215947

[Commy]

Can you name the wickets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68215947

[ralph8]

Why do we get people on here trying to have cheap digs about any Burnley individual who has made a massive lifetime success in their sport. I would guess they are probably not from the area or have a some kind of serious jealousy issue about any local who achieves such worldwide recognition.

[ecc]

"This is about the greatest sportsman this town has ever produced."

That's what matters.

[Im_not_Robbie_Blake]

He will play this Summer and he will want to play one more (wining) Ashes series. Just look at the guy - he is in superb condition.

Just build the bloody statue.

Hope it's a better statue that the one of Fred Trueman in Skipton!

[blatherwickstattoos]

I’m only joking. Greatest sportsman we’ve ever had. Or likely to have . Statue needed

[Buxtonclaret]

Can you name the wickets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68215947

Bet even Jimmy wouldn't name all those!

[BurnleyFC]

Great bowler. The best we’ve ever had. He defo wore Arsenal shirts at sixth form though.

I had some weird and wonderful kits as a kid - AC Milan, Liverpool, OFI Crete, Olympiakos, Fenerbahce to name a few.

I’m still a Burnley fan, though.

[Jamesy]

Been saying this for years now… every day that goes by without this happening is a blight upon our town council. The guys truly world class…. If he was from Yorkshire, there’d be a street in every town in the county claiming him as their own.

They won’t be erecting a statue for Jimmy, although he certainly deserves one. It’s not the done thing anymore to acclaim a white Englishman who has achieved so much.
Top bloke though. I was really proud when he took that wicket earlier this morning. Well done Jimmy…… Burnley Legend.

[helmclaret]

‘White Englishman…’ what a sad, pathetic comment.

Well done Jimmy. Whether it’s a statue or something else, he needs to be properly recognised in the town.

[Jamesy]

‘White Englishman…’ what a sad, pathetic comment.

Well done Jimmy. Whether it’s a statue or something else, he needs to be properly recognised in the town.

Explain yourself, why is it a sad pathetic comment?

I don’t know what England’s schedule is but If Jimmy is in Lancashire for our next home match it would be nice if the club made him guest of honour in recognition of this achievement.

[IanMcL]

Fred Trueman has a statue in Skipton for a mere 307 wickets.

300 was a hell of a lot in those days!

[Suratclaret]

He needs to be recognized nationally not just in Burnley. Maybe he’ll receive a knighthood in Sunak’s resignation honours list.

[Flixtonclaret1]

I think he's made it clear he's a Claret, he's been asked in enough interviews about it!

I think Jimmy still wants his name on the international five fers board in the long room at EOT. Remarkably at his own county ground where he has an end named after him the international five fer has alluded him.

Sri Lanka this summer just might be his last chance.

[ChrisG]

I think Jimmy still wants his name on the international five fers board in the long room at EOT. Remarkably at his own county ground where he has an end named after him the international five fer has alluded him.

Sri Lanka this summer just might be his last chance.

It would be some way to bow out!

[jdrobbo]

When you consider the degree of impact fast bowling has, physically on the body, compared to spin bowling, and the much shorter spells that pace attacks often have, to be even talking in the same sentence as Shane Warne, it highlights just what a phenomenal achievement this is.

[Quickenthetempo]

When you consider the degree of impact fast bowling has, physically on the body, compared to spin bowling, and the much shorter spells that pace attacks often have, to be even talking in the same sentence as Shane Warne, it highlights just what a phenomenal achievement this is.

Especially when you consider how little rest Jimmy will get in between innings for England.
Not a lot of chance to put your feet up with the England collapses.

[Jamesy]

When you consider the degree of impact fast bowling has, physically on the body, compared to spin bowling, and the much shorter spells that pace attacks often have, to be even talking in the same sentence as Shane Warne, it highlights just what a phenomenal achievement this is.

Definitely. He must be some athlete, Jimmy. He looks fitter now than he was 10-15 years ago.

[CoolClaret]

When you consider the degree of impact fast bowling has, physically on the body, compared to spin bowling, and the much shorter spells that pace attacks often have, to be even talking in the same sentence as Shane Warne, it highlights just what a phenomenal achievement this is.

That and the fact that his bowling action and economy of motion is flawless.

He's a true master of his craft and is an absolute joy to watch.

[helmclaret]

The decision just to play Tests has no doubt prolonged his career and was a great move.

[Burnley Ace]

Been saying this for years now… every day that goes by without this happening is a blight upon our town council. The guys truly world class…. If he was from Yorkshire, there’d be a street in every town in the county claiming him as their own.

There was a Council vote to name a street after him in 2019, I think they are just waiting to hear which street he wants!!

[Burnley Ace]

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