Celtic legend Tommy Burns has died at the age of 51 after losing his long-running battle against cancer.

Burns had been undergoing treatment in both Glasgow and France in recent weeks after being diagnosed in March.

The former Scotland midfielder was treated for skin cancer in 2006 but it returned earlier this year.

Burns played for Celtic from 1974 to 1989, had a spell as manager in the mid-1990s and was the club's first-team coach before being granted leave.

To die at 51 is sad.

RIP

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RIP

Just caught this as i woke up and I'm devastated.

R.I.P

Short time assistant manger at the toon, seen a real night bloke, but everyone on here has somebody close to them that has died this way, it's a right gutter, RIP Burns

Rumours had been floating around for the last few weeks that this was on the cards so it comes as no surprise although it still saddens. Tommy Burns was a good guy and a very unlucky manager. He will be missed.

Its life but very harsh. R.I.P

RIP never heard of him mind.

He was celtic to the core, a true celtic legend, RIP Tommy.

Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.

YNWA Tommy