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Tommy Burns had an eventful three years as Manager of Celtic. He was appointed by the “new” Celtic Board, and he was definitely the right man in the circumstances.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 3

Early Eighties Classics – Celtic v Rapid Vienna, the second leg

Rapid Vienna won the first leg by 3-1 and were understandably confident about their chances of reaching the quarter final. However, a 2-0 win for Celtic would see them qualify instead.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / June 21

Tommy Burns laid foundations for Celtic’s modern era success – Tosh McKinlay

The former Hoops defender firmly believes his ex-manager set the groundwork for lasting achievement – and that the legendary figure would be proud to see how the present team is performing domestically and in Europe.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / May 27

Peter Grant in tears, Paul McStay’s joy as he embraces Tommy Burns

As painful as it was witnessing Aberdeen supporters celebrate their Scottish Cup win on Saturday it was clear that they enjoyed and greatly appreciated

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / May 21

Seville and that extra special Celtic gentleman, Tommy Burns

My father had been to Lisbon and there was no way I was going to miss Seville even though I didn’t have a ticket, so last minute, we made enquiries… My two mates and I travelled over landing at Gibraltar and staying in Barbate which was about 200 miles from Seville.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 9, 2024

Celtic on this Day – Away wins for Tommy Burns, Wim Jansen and Brendan Rodgers

Celtic on this Day – Decent away victories for the Hoops at Firhill, Easter Road at Pittodrie for Brendan Rodgers, Tommy Burns and Wim Jansen… Partick Thistle 1-4 Celtic.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 6, 2024

Celtic Saints and Sinners, from the wonderful Tommy Burns to Judas

Celtic on this Day – Tommy Burns makes an emotional last appearance for Celtic on a freezing cold night. Tommy throws his boots into the Jungle in one last gesture to the Celtic support who had chanted his name throughout the game.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 12, 2024

Celtic on this Day – ‘There’s only one Pierre,’ Dutchman heads winner amid controversy

Overshadowed by a fallout between Pierre Van Hooijdonk and Fergus McCann, Tommy Burns’ side defeated an injury-ravaged Motherwell team 1-0 at Celtic Park On This Day in 1996… Early exits defined the beginnings of the 1996/1997 campaign for Celtic as they looked to end Rangers league dominance in the 90s.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 24, 2024

Morten Weighorst – A great Celtic player and a true warrior

Morten Weighorst was signed by Tommy Burns in late 1995 and although he didn’t carry the same clout as Tommy’s other signings that year like Andy Thom and Pierre Van Hoojidonk, he was a decent acquisition all the same.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / May 22, 2024

On This Day: Celtic’s emotional title win for Tommy Burns at Tannadice

On This Day in 2008, Gordon Strachan’s Celtic side travelled to face Dundee United at Tannadice knowing that by matching Rangers’ result, they would seal another league title. After defeats to Rangers at the end of March and then Motherwell at the start of April, the league title appeared to be over.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / May 15, 2024

Watch: Green Brigade’s stunning tribute to Celtic legend Tommy Burns

The Green Brigade put together a brilliant display to remember the late, great Tommy Burns. It has been sixteen years since Tommy passed away and with two of his former clubs meeting at Rugby Park, the Celtic fans put together a stunning tifo before the game.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / April 8, 2024

The name Tommy Burns always remembered in Celtic history

The name Tommy Burns will always be remembered in Celtic history. But he wasn’t the first Thomas Burns to play for the club… An earlier namesake lived a very unlucky life and met a very sad ending, one that tells a wider story of how violent football could be in its early days.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / March 4, 2024

Celtic after the takeover: The second half (1997-1999) – 'I have only my dreams'

In the two years after the 1995 Scottish Cup win, fans were hugely excited by Tommy Burns’ team’s brand of football, but disappointed as nothing else was added to the trophy cabinet.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 28, 2024

Tommy Burns deserved more as Celtic manager

Tommy Burns deserved so much more in his time as Celtic manager. A Decent goalkeeper and centre back would have helped greatly… The era under the management of Tommy Burns was one of the best times of my Celtic supporting life.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 28, 2024

Celtic 6-2 Dundee – A temporary yet sensational return for Tommy Burns

When Tommy temporarily took the reins once more, and we weren’t disappointed…. Tonight’s opponents are Dundee and 24 years ago this very week we faced the Dens Park side in a midweek game at Paradise.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 22, 2024

Football Without Fans – John Clark and Tommy Burns Jersey CSC

Founded in 1989, but people who had moved to Jersey from Scotland and Ireland have been following Celtic from Jersey since the 1960’s. The club was founded by Pat Brennan, who used to own the Aurora Bar, which was the main pub the CSC was based for many years.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / January 25, 2024

Celtic star’s contribution to Ayr’s famous Burns Statue

For many Celtic supporters, the only Burns that really matters was the one who twisted and turned. However on a night which celebrates Robert Burns, there is one tale to be told which ties Celtic to the famous poet.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 28, 2023

Enrico Annoni, Celtic’s Italian cult hero

Enrico Annoni was signed by Tommy Burns in early 1997 and would go on to be something of a cult hero amongst the Celtic support. The defender joined fellow Italian Paolo Di Canio at Celtic Park when he signed from Roma for a fee of around £300,000.