Posted May 15, 200817 yr :( From BBC: Celtic legend Tommy Burns has died at the age of 51 after losing his long-running battle against cancer. Burns had been undergoing treatment in both Glasgow and France in recent weeks after being diagnosed in March. The former Scotland midfielder was treated for skin cancer in 2006, but it returned earlier this year. Burns played for Celtic from 1974 to 1989, had a spell as manager in the mid-1990s and was the club's first-team coach before being granted leave. A statement from Celtic said: "Tommy, a true Celtic legend and wonderful man will be sadly missed by us all. Clearly, our thoughts are very much with Tommy's wife, Rosemary, and his family at this extremely difficult time." Burns was an influential member of the side that won the Scottish Premier Division championship and Scottish Cup in the club's centenary year under the management of Billy McNeill. Having won eight caps for Scotland, he bid an emotional farewell to Celtic after agreeing a £50,000 move to Kilmarnock, becoming manager at Rugby Park four years later. Having guided the club back into the top flight, he was appointed as boss of Celtic in July 1994 and eventually helped the club to end a six-year trophy famine by lifting the Scottish Cup final against Airdrieonians at Hampden.
May 15, 200817 yr He was a great credit to footballers, never any scandal with him. Will be sadly missed.
May 20, 200817 yr He was a great credit to footballers, never any scandal with him. Will be sadly missed. Absolutely, and this on the back of the tragic death of Phil O' Donnell as well.. A good player and manager, a decent bloke, a gentleman and good sportsman on and off the pitch.. Good to see that this is bringing Rangers and Celtic fans together though, it's probably what Tommy himself would've liked to have seen.. Perhaps some good can come out of a tragedy....
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