The Tommy Burns story on BBC Alba was met with universal approval by Celtic fans and many others.
Telling the tale of the boy from the Calton who spent 15 years playing for Celtic before going on to manage the club provided quite a challenge.
Humbling to see so many nice words for the Tommy Burns film. Exceptionally lucky to have him for as long as we did. To all the dads out there , whether your a Celtic player or a tradesman your someone’s hero. Thank you again @MargotMcCuaig
— Jonathan Burns (@twistandturns_J) September 21, 2018
An unbelievable documentary for an unbelievable man. Tommy Burns, a gentleman & an inspiration. Family faith & football, the three main things in life. You lived your dream TB, eternal rest???? pic.twitter.com/sUJap3kxRx
— Dominic Thomas (@DomThomas23) September 21, 2018
The young team have lights, standing sections, dominance, pumping the Huns everytime we play, champions league and loads of other shite. They didn’t have Tommy Burns and the centenary season. God bless him. ????
— RabK (@r_kilday) September 21, 2018
Tommy Burns and the team bus going up the Gallagate after we won the cup in ‘95. Absolutely fucking magical memories. Now sadly, many of our support take it for granted. Can’t mind what pub we were in but every pub emptied to surround the bus.
— RabK (@r_kilday) September 21, 2018
What a wonderful tribute to Tommy Burns, well done to all concerned in telling the story of a remarkable man. Moist eyes after that, God bless TB HH pic.twitter.com/t0qkidG9qZ
— Lisbon Lion (@tirnaog09) September 21, 2018
Tommy Burns documentary for those outside the UK
Stream: https://t.co/wFYNrzq0Wi
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— Li’l Ze (@LilZe8) September 22, 2018
I’m reading this morning that the @KilmarnockFC & @CelticFC fans may pay tribute to #TommyBurns tomorrow during the 51st minute of the game. Let’s do it! It would be a beautiful thing. In tears just thinking about it. I’ll be applauding a special man & his wonderful family.
— Margot McCuaig (@MargotMcCuaig) September 22, 2018
Tommy Burns documentary was emotional, thanks to him and King Kenny for my @CelticFC debut ????????
— Stephen Crainey (@crainzo) September 21, 2018
A million thank yous to @MargotMcCuaig, @purpleTV1, @bbcalba, @ElectrifyPR & everyone else involved in creating & promoting ‘Tommy Burns’ the film. The response has been overwhelming & it’s so heart warming to read other people’s own memories of our Dad. (1/2)
— Jenna Burns (@JennaABurns10) September 21, 2018
Margot put her heart & soul into creating something so special that we will cherish forever & we’re so grateful for that. We are lucky to have so many wonderful things such as this film to look back on & relive memories, hear his voice, etc. We were so lucky to have him. (2/2)
— Jenna Burns (@JennaABurns10) September 21, 2018
What a tribute to Tommy, tears streaming down my face watching it … a real inspiration on how to live our life’s,
Family, Faith, Football #TommyBurns https://t.co/jlSHJuRInz
— dmk1985 (@dmk1985) September 22, 2018
Highlighting the three central parts of his life- family, faith and football- the film highlighted the remarkable career that Burns enjoyed mixed up with comments from fans, family members and former team-mates.
The fiery young man that broke into the Celtic side in the seventies matured into a diplomatic figure at the new look Celtic Park but the passions remained as he gave his all while expecting no less from those around him.
There are many testaments to Burns’ life with the creation of the Lennoxtown Training Centre a lasting tribute to the passion of the east end boy who trained at the Barrowfield before making the journey along London Road to star at Celtic Park.
