Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has paid tribute to Tommy Burns after the Parkead legend aged 51.
Burns, a former Bhoys player and manager who was the club’s first-team coach and head of youth, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday morning.
Strachan said: "Every time he walked into a room you felt better when Tommy was about."
"The most important thing I did when I came here was make him assistant manager.
"Through his intelligence, common sense and humour, he made me understand what
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"He kept me sane at times."
Burns, was first diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006 and though he had been in remission after treatment in
Strachan added: "His bravery throughout his illness was an inspiration, and right to the end he was checking everyone else was okay, never giving a thought for himself or his situation.
"The fact that he has now gone will take a long time to sink in."
