Eight years after waking up to the tragic news that Tommy Burns had passed away Celtic supporters will celebrate their teams winning the title for the fifth time running.
TB passed away shortly before Celtic clinched the 2008 title at Tannadice on a night of high emotion thanks to a goal from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.
His death at the age of 51 shocked and saddened the Celtic support who had mourned the death of Jimmy Johnstone two years earlier.
Thanks to social media the memories of Burns are kept very much alive with supporters using twitter to remember a former player and manager that they had special memories of.
As well as his exceptional play and passion for the jersey Burns had a special way of communicating that left no one in any doubt about his commitment.
Famously after winning the double in 1988 Burns was asked to comment about the Celtic support, pointing to the fans at Hampden he said: “They’re there and they’re always there. And God bless every one of them.”
28 years to the day ?????? Tommy Burns Celtic Man https://t.co/CDQ8ML2f14
— Jenna Burns (@JennaABurns10) May 14, 2016
Summarising his appeal The Celtic Wiki states: “Tommy Burns the player was at times a joy to watch. Gloriously left sided he wasn’t perhaps the most balanced, but there was a culture, thoughtfulness and no little guile in his play.
“Allied to the fact that he set himself, and demanded of others, the highest of standards and determination,you have the make up of Tommy Burns. But the real joy in Tommy Burns playing for Celtic, was simply playing for Celtic. Players come and go for Celtic, and indeed other clubs, and many would believe themselves sincere when they speak of the thrill of playing for the supporters.
“Check out Tommy’s face on any old videos when he scored for Celtic. Look at his face whenever Celtic were parading a trophy at Hampden, pure unadulterated joy. Whenever I see Celtic passing the Cup down the line at the old Hampden, Tommy was always last as he had to be dragged away from his celebrations in front of the fans.”
This man was taken away from us 8 years ago a true Celtic legend gone but never forgotten Tommy burns God bless ???????????? pic.twitter.com/lBdCF2gag8
— Mark1980 (@markybhoy1980) May 14, 2016
Thinking of two people today who embody everything great about Celtic. Tommy Burns and Bobby Murdoch RIP. pic.twitter.com/2xrQOnMEWl
— Paul Larkin (@paullarkin74) May 15, 2016
#OnThisDay Celtic player/manager Tommy Burns died aged 51. Over 16 years he played 467 times, scoring 81 goals and winning 11 trophies.
— P (@DailyMesut) May 15, 2016
Tommy Burns..’When you pull on that jersey your not just playing for a club, your playing for a people and a cause’???? pic.twitter.com/hiuBaapPJt
— Jackie Campbell (@Jackie7681) May 14, 2016
Tommy twists, Tommy turns, Tommy Burns. pic.twitter.com/JZSzUO09dU
— Paul (@pault1888) May 14, 2016