Tommy Burns a true Celtic legend and ex player and manager passes away
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.
Clearly, our thoughts are very much with Tommy's wife
Rosemary and his family at this extremely difficult time.
A further announcement will be issued in due course.
TOMMY BURNS RIP
Another Celtic legend Tommy Burns sadly passed away this morning.
Tommy was very much a big big help to The Affiliation of Registered CSC’S throughout his years with Celtic Football Club.
The fact that he has now gone will take a long long time to sink in with Celtic supporters throughout the world; our thoughts are with Tommy’s wife Rosemary and his family and friends at this very sad time.
This puts everything into perspective.
Tommy Burns RIP you will never walk alone.
MICK DINNING (SECRETARY)
CHAIRMAN: WE LOVED TOMMY AS ONE OF OUR OWN
CELTIC Chairman John Reid has described Tommy Burns as
‘a true gentleman’ and spoke of the immense sadness the Celtic family feels
at the news of Tommy’s death.
The Chairman said: “The passing of Tommy Burns is devastating news and my
sincere and heartfelt sympathies go to Rosemary and Tommy's family.
“Tommy is someone who was loved by so many of us. He was a man of true
integrity and dignity. As a Celtic player, manager and coach, Tommy served
Celtic with distinction and true professionalism.
“He was a true gentleman and someone who had the ability to connect and
engage with anyone he met.
“As Celtic supporters we recognised Tommy as one of our own and Tommy in
turn was always delighted to spend time in the company of fellow fans.
“It was a privilege to know Tommy Burns. He was a man who gave so much to
the club he loved over so many years.
“Tommy's passing will be mourned by the entire Celtic family.
He will be hugely missed by us all, but he is someone we will never ever forget.”
GENTLEMAN
Tommy Burns was a much-loved figure among the Celtic supporters and they paid tribute to him this morning.
Peter Rafferty, of the Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters' Clubs, said: "I knew Tommy very well both as a friend and obviously through his connections with Celtic. I got to know him over many years.
"He was a true gentleman and a big family man. I would just like to pass my condolences on to Rosemary and his family on behalf of the Celtic supporters.
"Celtic was a big part of his life but the biggest part of his life was his family. He became a grandfather a few weeks ago and that is the biggest tragedy.
"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.
"He was a manager who played football the way Celtic supporters like to see it.
"All these things pale into insignificance this morning. He was a very nice person, a very religious person.
"If you needed anything, Tommy Burns would always be there for you."