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Burns severs ties with Scotland Burns severs ties with Scotland
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Tommy Burns has resigned from his position as Scotland assistant manager to concentrate on his first-team coaching role at Celtic.Tommy Burns has resigned from his position as Scotland assistant manager to concentrate on his first-team coaching role at Celtic.
He had been considered a front-runner for the vacant Scottish manager's job.He had been considered a front-runner for the vacant Scottish manager's job.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Scottish national squad and have made a lot of good friends in the process," Burns Celtic's website. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Scottish national squad and have made a lot of good friends in the process," Burns told Celtic's website.
"I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone involved with Scotland every success for the future.""I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone involved with Scotland every success for the future."
Burns, who had assisted Beri Vogts and Walter Smith with Scotland, is also head of youth development at Celtic Park.Burns, who had assisted Beri Vogts and Walter Smith with Scotland, is also head of youth development at Celtic Park.
The 50-year-old, who won eight caps as a player for Scotland, underwent treatment for skin cancer last year.The 50-year-old, who won eight caps as a player for Scotland, underwent treatment for skin cancer last year.
But he resumed his coaching duties with both Celtic and Scotland after a brief recovery period.But he resumed his coaching duties with both Celtic and Scotland after a brief recovery period.