Who was Tommy Burns assistant manager?
Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist, who had worked with Burns in his role for the Scotland national team, said “I have met a lot of good people through football but Tam was the very best.” On 16 May, Rangers manager Walter Smith and McCoist arrived at Celtic Park to lay a wreath in memory of Burns, and then spent …
When did Tommy Burns manager Celtic?
The former Celtic player and manager, Tommy Burns, has died of skin cancer at the age of 51. Burns, who played for Celtic from 1974 until 1989 and managed the club between 1994 and 1997, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and, although he received treatment at the time, it returned this March.
When did Tommy Burns get married?
However he married Rosemary in June 1980 in St Francis church in the Gorbals where hundreds of Celtic fans turned out to cheer him. An added problem was that freedom of contract had come in that summer and with Tommy out of contract his future was uncertain.
Is Tommy Burns still alive?
May 15, 2008Tommy Burns / Date of death
What did Walter Smith died of?
October 26, 2021Walter Smith / Died
Is Wim Jansen dead?
January 25, 2022Wim Jansen / Date of death
Who was Celtic manager before Neil Lennon?
Tony Mowbray took charge of the club in June 2009, and he was succeeded a year later by Neil Lennon.
Who is Walter Smith’s wife?
Ethel
Personal life and death Smith was married to Ethel, with whom he had two sons, Neil and Steven.
What number was Tommy Burns?
Assistant Manager
| Season | club | |
|---|---|---|
| 87/88 | Celtic FC | 11 |
| 85/86 | Celtic FC | 3 |
| 76/77 | Celtic FC | 10 |
Did Walter Smith get buried?
Walter Smith funeral cortege to drive by Ibrox today ahead of private service. Scottish football legend Walter Smith will be laid to rest later today with a public memorial service scheduled to take place at Glasgow Cathedral later this month. The funeral of Scottish footballing icon Walter Smith will be held today.
How old is Walter Smith?
73 years (1948–2021)Walter Smith / Age at death