On the occasion of what would have been his 63rd birthday, Celtic posted a tribute to the late Tommy Burns on their official website yesterday, with the occasion also marked by their official Twitter channel @CelticFC.
https://twitter.com/celticfc/status/1206480355768913921?s=21
Born on December 16, 1956, the ex-Celtic midfielder spent 14 years of his playing career at the club, for whom he made 503 appearances. [via celticfc.net]
Local hero Burns, who according to celticfc.net described himself as a supporter who got lucky to play for the club, won six league titles, five Scottish Cups and one League Cup with the Hoops.
He returned to the club as manager in 1994, six years after his playing career at Parkhead ended, and led Celtic to a Scottish Cup triumph a year later. [via celticfc.net]
Sadly, he was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in 2006 (as per BBC) and died at his home in May 2008 at the age of just 51 (via BBC).
The club’s chief executive Peter Lawwell was among those who paid tribute to Burns by saying: “If you define a Celtic man, it would certainly be Tommy Burns. He was a wonderful human being.” [via BBC]
These Hoops fans on Twitter also showed their respects towards the late Celtic stalwart on what would have been his 63rd birthday:
If you ever wanted the definition of a true Celtic legend. Him. 🍀
— Murray (@DMMacdonald96) December 16, 2019
Ynwa Tommy , absolute Gentleman, Rest in peace 🙏🏼, Prayers to your family who will really be missing you today 💚💚💚💚 xxxx #Celticfamily #CelticFC #YNWA #oneandonlycelticfc 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
— Clarabellabooo (@Clarabellabooo1) December 16, 2019
The word legend is often misused these days but Tommy was a Celtic legend. His legacy in terms of the youth setup at Celtic is there today for all to see. A player, a family man and a gentleman.
— Malches67 (@malches67) December 16, 2019
A better man than I. Wonderful human being. Sadly missed.
— FestiveHoopsCFC (@Pat_Cattigan) December 16, 2019
TB to me one of rhe Celtic greats. Always one of my fave players. A Celtic man who loved our club. I will never forget his testimonial when he ran over to the jungle where we were and celebrated as if he scored a goal because the place was jammed. His love for the fans. GBNF 🇳🇬
— Geffro (@Geffro1) December 16, 2019
Tommy watching down on the club now would be v proud! I just hope the club remember him permanently at Lennoxtown 🍀💚
— Alan White (@alanwhite1888) December 16, 2019
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