We lost Tommy Burns ten years ago today. Tommy was perhaps the most loved Celtic player of all time – it would have been great if in the various awards over the years if that was included as a category, because Tommy would have won out of the park.
Purple TV have announced that they are making a documentary on Tommy’s life and this will be shown later in the year. Given how fantastic their film on Jimmy Johnstone was, this will be very special indeed.
A Special Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church in the Calton, Glasgow, this evening, 15 May, at 7pm, on the 10th anniversary of Tommy Burns’ death.
All supporters are invited to attend what is sure to be a very special occasion, remembering a man who, during his life, made an extraordinary contribution to Celtic Football Club and was a hero to every supporter.
And the three tenets of his life – family, faith and football – will be remembered during the service. The Mass in St Mary’s Church, Abercromby Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday, 15 May, begins at 7pm.
We lost #CelticFC legend Tommy Burns #OnThisDay in 2008.
Ten years on, we reflect on the man, the Celt and the legacy of one of the club’s most loved and cherished figures. pic.twitter.com/ifT88YCWCk
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 15, 2018
???? #TommyBurns | On the tenth anniversary of his death, we are delighted to reveal that purpleTV has been commissioned to create a new documentary which will tell the story of the late, great, Tommy Burns. It will be shown this autumn, on @bbcalba. RT to share! pic.twitter.com/f6vHLFMiXR
— purpleTV (@purpleTV1) May 14, 2018
I’ll say today is a day I’ll be thinking of Tommy Burns as it’s somehow been 10 years. But the truth is I think of him everyday. I’ll not be sad at the time we’ve lost but rather be greatful for the time we had with one of the best. #TB ☘
— Darren O’Dea (@odea_darren) May 15, 2018
10 years ago today Scottish football tragically lost one of its favourite sons. Tommy Burns was an exceptional man, astonishingly kindhearted and funny. I feel privileged to have known him, the fact that he occasionally called me ‘sheepie’ all added to the fun. Missed! pic.twitter.com/COqEMNpLCN
— ally begg ⭐⭐ (@ally_begg) May 15, 2018
10 years ago we lost a true Celtic legend and what a gentleman he was loved his family and football
God bless you Tommy Burns???? pic.twitter.com/vW3K2a9HAd— Dave (@DavidWelsh98) May 14, 2018
Tommy Burns: “When you pull on that jersey you’re not just playing for a football club, you’re playing for a people and a cause.” pic.twitter.com/ICj1ssQxc4
— Focus on Celtic (@FocusOnCeltic) May 15, 2018
God Bless Tommy Burns 1⃣0⃣???????? pic.twitter.com/qmCXEXkYbg
— Anthony R. Hamilton (@polishturnstile) May 15, 2018
