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Tributes to Celtic legend Burns | Tributes to Celtic legend Burns |
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Figures from sport and politics have paid tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns who has died at the age of 51. | Figures from sport and politics have paid tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns who has died at the age of 51. |
Burns, who played for and managed the Glasgow giants, had been undergoing treatment for skin cancer. | Burns, who played for and managed the Glasgow giants, had been undergoing treatment for skin cancer. |
A statement from Celtic said: "It is with great sadness that Celtic Football Club confirmed this morning that Tommy Burns has passed away. | A statement from Celtic said: "It is with great sadness that Celtic Football Club confirmed this morning that Tommy Burns has passed away. |
"Tommy, a true Celtic legend and wonderful man will be sadly missed by us all." | "Tommy, a true Celtic legend and wonderful man will be sadly missed by us all." |
Celtic's first-team coach originally contracted skin cancer in 2006. | Celtic's first-team coach originally contracted skin cancer in 2006. |
Although he received treatment, the disease returned in March. Former team-mate, Davie Provan, described him as "a great human being" and "decent and honest". His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands Councillor Steven Purcell, Leader Glasgow City Council In quotes: Tommy Burns tributes | Although he received treatment, the disease returned in March. Former team-mate, Davie Provan, described him as "a great human being" and "decent and honest". His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands Councillor Steven Purcell, Leader Glasgow City Council In quotes: Tommy Burns tributes |
He said: "Tommy embodied everything good about the club. He was a great example to everybody at Celtic Park. | He said: "Tommy embodied everything good about the club. He was a great example to everybody at Celtic Park. |
"He was born and brought up in the Calton district of Glasgow - a stone's throw from Celtic Park - and he got to live the dream. | "He was born and brought up in the Calton district of Glasgow - a stone's throw from Celtic Park - and he got to live the dream. |
"But football was a poor third in his life. His great devotion was Rosemary and his family, and his faith." | "But football was a poor third in his life. His great devotion was Rosemary and his family, and his faith." |
Tommy Burns first joined Celtic as a teenager, having started his career with the city's Maryhill Juniors. | Tommy Burns first joined Celtic as a teenager, having started his career with the city's Maryhill Juniors. |
He was a member of the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premier Division championship and Scottish Cup in 1988 - the club's centenary year. | He was a member of the Celtic side that won the Scottish Premier Division championship and Scottish Cup in 1988 - the club's centenary year. |
Burns made a total of 352 league appearances for Celtic, scoring 52 goals. He also gained eight caps for Scotland. | Burns made a total of 352 league appearances for Celtic, scoring 52 goals. He also gained eight caps for Scotland. |
After a spell with Kilmarnock, he returned to manage Celtic in 1994. | After a spell with Kilmarnock, he returned to manage Celtic in 1994. |
'True gentleman' | 'True gentleman' |
During his three-year reign, he was unable to break Rangers stranglehold on the Premier Division. | During his three-year reign, he was unable to break Rangers stranglehold on the Premier Division. |
But he did end the Hoops six-year trophy famine, by winning the Scottish Cup against Airdrie at Hampden in 1995. | But he did end the Hoops six-year trophy famine, by winning the Scottish Cup against Airdrie at Hampden in 1995. |
On hearing of Burns' death, Peter Rafferty, of the Association of Celtic Supporters' Clubs, described him as "a true gentleman and a big family man". | On hearing of Burns' death, Peter Rafferty, of the Association of Celtic Supporters' Clubs, described him as "a true gentleman and a big family man". |
"Celtic was a big part of his life but the biggest part of his life was his family," he said. | "Celtic was a big part of his life but the biggest part of his life was his family," he said. |
Fans have laid tributes at Celtic Park | Fans have laid tributes at Celtic Park |
"Legend is a word that is used quite a lot these days but he was. He was a great player with Celtic first and foremost. | |
"If you needed anything, Tommy Burns would always be there for you." | "If you needed anything, Tommy Burns would always be there for you." |
Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Scotland has lost one of its greatest footballing legends and one of its most decent and genuine men. | Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Scotland has lost one of its greatest footballing legends and one of its most decent and genuine men. |
"One of my earliest memories of going to Celtic Park was of seeing Celtic greats like Tommy Burns. | "One of my earliest memories of going to Celtic Park was of seeing Celtic greats like Tommy Burns. |
"His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands. | "His brave battle against cancer over the years and his deep Christian faith has also been a deep inspiration to thousands. |
"It's true when they say that only the good die young." | "It's true when they say that only the good die young." |
Meanwhile, Rangers Football Club said that in light of the news of Tommy Burns's death, it would no longer hold a parade to welcome the team home from the Uefa Cup Final. | Meanwhile, Rangers Football Club said that in light of the news of Tommy Burns's death, it would no longer hold a parade to welcome the team home from the Uefa Cup Final. |
A club spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club has decided it would be wholly inappropriate to take part in a public procession through Glasgow today. | A club spokesman said: "Rangers Football Club has decided it would be wholly inappropriate to take part in a public procession through Glasgow today. |
"Therefore the team will go directly from Glasgow Airport on their return from Manchester to Ibrox Stadium to acknowledge its supporters in a less public manner. | "Therefore the team will go directly from Glasgow Airport on their return from Manchester to Ibrox Stadium to acknowledge its supporters in a less public manner. |
"The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Tommy Burns at this very sad time." | "The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Tommy Burns at this very sad time." |