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Celtic mourn legend Burns
Former Celtic manager and player Tommy Burns has died from skin cancer, the club has announced. He was 51.
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Former Celtic manager and player Tommy Burns has died from skin cancer, the club has announced. He was 51.
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Kevin Mckinless (Manchester United fan) says...
We'll miss ya Tommy. Everyone in football with have a heavy heart today. Rest in peace Tommo!
Posted 13:43 15th May 2008
Harry Mungin (Rangers fan) says...
I write this with a heavy heart. Tommy was a true Scottish Star. In this ever changing world of big money transferres our "Scottish" old firm heroes are getting fewer. Tommy was one and a great servent to the game. My heart felt regards to his family and all Celtic Fans.
Posted 13:32 15th May 2008
Paul Smyth (Celtic fan) says...
Tommy Burns, Celtic through and through. Absoloute legend as a player, coach and manager.....U will always be remembered.
Posted 13:27 15th May 2008
Stephen Black (Celtic fan) says...
It was with great sadness to learn of the passing this morning of Tommy Burns. Tommy was my Celtic hero growing up and only certain people are blessed with the talents that Tommy produced week in week out in his faviourite team coulors. He also kept these performances going when he moved to Kilmarnock, i have met Tommy on a few occasions and everytime he has taken the time out to have his photo taken with my daughter. May go bless you Tommy, you will forever be in our hearts and minds, my thoughts go out to Rosemary and his family. GOD BLESS
Posted 13:27 15th May 2008
Kevin Dyson (Celtic fan) says...
AS a Celtic fan I was jumping around when I interviewed Tommy for my school magazine when I was just 10. Even though he was with Kilmarnock at the time he was happy to sit and talk about his time at Parkhead and was polite enough to sit for half an hour despite it just being a primary school mag. You would be lucky to get that with most footballers for national papers now. I think his character helped inspire me to continue in journalism. As with many others, I believe it was Tommy's general character which stood him out as a legend, above his high standard as a football. It's a sad day for Celtic. RIP Tommy
Posted 13:15 15th May 2008
Aidan Martin (Celtic fan) says...
I am 22 yr old lad and Tommy Burns was the first manager of Celtic i grew up watching. My dad took me to the games and i was hooked. I loved his style of play, the way he was a normal guy like us fans who played his part for the club he loves. You could tell how much he loved his family. I am gutted today and this put's everything else in life into perspective
Posted 13:14 15th May 2008
Tony Mcgarvey (Celtic fan) says...
You will always remain in my mind TB , twisting and turning on the left of a glorious midfield, my thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary and the rest of the Burns family, and i would like to thank the rangers fans who have taken the time to post condolenses on here, you have proved that we have all lost a Celtic and Scotland Legend. RIP Tommy, YNWA,
Posted 13:06 15th May 2008
Laura Duncan (Rangers fan) says...
Such sad news to wake up to this morning - puts things into perspective ! Such a young and good man too loose ! I am sure he wil be missed by not only his family but all football supporters ! My thoughts go to his family !
Posted 13:03 15th May 2008
Bridget Allan (Celtic fan) says...
Tommy Burns was a great example to everyone young and old. My grandson plays for celtics u14 youth academy and Tommy came to see them often and was on first name terms with all of them. A true celt and and a gentleman to the end.
Posted 13:02 15th May 2008
Mags Gibb (Celtic fan) says...
Shocked and stunned by the very sad news of the death of a man who had Celtic and most of all football running through his veins. For once the term "Legend" can be accurately applied. Condolences to his family and God bless "TB" and may he rest in peace.
Posted 13:00 15th May 2008
Eddie O'donnell (Celtic fan) says...
What a great Celtic player he was and he will always be true legend to all the Celtic fans around the world. RIP Tommy HAIL HAIL.
Posted 12:59 15th May 2008
Del Mains (St Mirren fan) says...
Quite simply, one of the greats in Scottish football. His death will cross the great old firm divide and hopefully, will put in to perspective the nonsense that comes from "some" so called fans of the old firm, especially when both are going for the title. Tommy was a Celtic man through and through, however always conducted himself with great dignity on the park and off it, in victory and defeat. A gentleman. A true legend.
Posted 12:58 15th May 2008
Claire Mcmillan (Celtic fan) says...
So sad to hear of Tommy's passing. It's a sad day in the football world. My heart goes out to Tommy's family and friends. A true legend. RIP Tommy - You'll never walk alone
Posted 12:57 15th May 2008
Stevo Mc dermott (Celtic fan) says...
today the football world has lost not only a great ambassador for the sport but a good man. He was loved by many, not only us celtic fans. just reading the comments not only from celtic fans but from fans around britian from diffrent clubs just shows how much he was loved. Tommy you were a legend for celtic and devoted family man. You will always be in our thoughts and you and your family will be in our prayers. HAIL HAIL. TOMMY BURNS R.I.P YOULL NEVER WALK ALONE
Posted 12:49 15th May 2008
Karen Bremner (Celtic fan) says...
Tommy is Mr Celtic . Celtic Football Club was in Tommys blood and he loved us (the celtic fans) as much as we loved him . A true legend and a true gent . Thoughts with his family and friends . YNWA Tommy
Posted 12:46 15th May 2008
Chris Mcphail (Celtic fan) says...
Quite simply Tommy was the nicest man in football. He will be a huge lose firstly to his own family then to our Celtic family. God always takes the best ones RIP. Hail Hail
Posted 12:46 15th May 2008
David Jones (Rangers fan) says...
Very saddened to hear the news of Tommy's passing. Quite simply he was one of Scotland's and of course Celtic's greatest players and a true gentleman to boot. Of course, he was one of the "enemy" but one that most Rangers fans respected greatly. Our thoughts are with Rosemary and her family at this heartbreaking time. RIP Tommy.
Posted 12:43 15th May 2008
Theresa Adamson (Celtic fan) says...
So very sad to hear of the death of a great man like Tommy. My thoughts are with his family first and foremost but they must know that Tommy will be straight through to the first team, when he reaches the gates of Paradise. R.I.P. Tommy.
Posted 12:40 15th May 2008
Steven Caldow (Celtic fan) says...
Sad day for Scottish football, came accross as such a gentleman. My heart goes out to his family and friends. R.I.P. T.B.
Posted 12:36 15th May 2008
Alexander Rankin says...
As a Rangers fan,I am lost for words that a true gent of football has passed away.He was a Great for Celtic,Svotland and Humanity. May he rest in Peace. My Thoughts and Prayers are with his nearest and dearest! R.I.P with Heartfelt Sympathy. Alexander Rankin
Posted 12:31 15th May 2008
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