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STH CELTIC F.C 112

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When Tommy Burns passed away in May 2008, Celtic were right in the middle of one of the closest title races they had been involved in for years.

Only six weeks earlier, they had been seven points behind Rangers having played a game more, and their chances of winning the league looked almost finished.

But Celtic somehow dragged themselves back into it.

And with only days left of the season, Tommy Burns passed away from cancer at the age of 51.

Burns had spent most of his life connected to Celtic.

He had played for the club for 15 years, managed them, and had returned as a coach, where he worked alongside Gordon Strachan and the first team.

Strachan later said:

“No disrespect to football, but being Tommy’s mate is the best part of coming to Celtic.”

“He’s top of the league when it comes to being a man.”

The Celtic players still had a league title to try and win, but first they had to bury him.

Burns’ funeral took place on May the 20th at St Mary’s Church in Glasgow.

Thousands of supporters lined the streets, thousands more gathered at Celtic Park to listen to the service, and the entire Celtic first team attended.

Walter Smith and Ally McCoist helped carry his coffin.

Two days later, Celtic had to play their final game of the season.

They travelled to Tannadice to face Dundee United knowing the league title was still in their hands.

Celtic and Rangers were level on points, with Celtic ahead on goal difference.

Rangers were away at Aberdeen.

For more than an hour, they could not score.

But shortly after Aberdeen had taken the lead against Rangers, Paul Hartley swung a corner into the Dundee United box.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink rose above everyone and headed it into the net.

Celtic were 1-0 up.

A few minutes later, news came through that Aberdeen had scored again.

Rangers were 2-0 down.

Celtic held on.

When the final whistle went at Tannadice, they were champions for the third year in a row.

The players came back onto the pitch wearing shirts with Tommy Burns’ face on them and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” across the back.

Darren O’Dea, who Burns had brought to Celtic as a young player, broke down on the pitch.

Gordon Strachan had to lift him back onto his feet.

“The final game we played at Tannadice was really about winning the league for him.”

“We did say that, winning the league for Tommy Burns.”

“I’ve never come across a situation like that ever in my life.”

And when Scott McDonald was interviewed after the game, he summed up what the night had meant to the players.

“We loved him. He was just a gentleman at heart.”

“God rest his soul.”

“We did this for you Tommy. God bless.”
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[Davie McLaughlin @McLaughlin_1888]

Please forgive me. A wee bit sentimental, tonight.
My profile photo. The last time I spent inside Paradise with my late father.
On the pitch.
On the bloody pitch!! 😄

Young team. Celtic are a gift.
Appreciate the people who passed it on to you. 💚🍀

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24 years ago today, Martin O'Neill became the new Celtic manager and made a promise.

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Joe Hart x My Sacrifice

[Kerry @wee_kezza]

Big Joe Hart! What a guy 🥹💚🤍

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Unbelievable day on Saturday 💚💚

“Grace” 🍀🍀

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[Lisbon Lion @tirnaog_09]

Nessum Dorma (none shall sleep) crafted onto that most dramatic or cup winning goals. Football can give us some amazing moments...

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[JimmyD @Jim13221338]

I support Celtic … l couldn’t give a toss about Sevco, l don’t give them a second thought till we play them .

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[Chris @rowley2127]

!!!!! MISSING PERSON !!!!!

My brother has been missing for 5 days now. He is from Townhead area of Coatbridge. His name is Martin also known as Chaz. Can I ask everyone to please share this. The family are worried sick & just want him home 🙏🙏🙏

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This years Christmas decoration collection from paradise plaques.

These will go live at the end of the month ready for the Christmas season.

These will all of course, come sprayed in glitter and with a ribbon attached.

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On this day in 1965, Peter Grant is born. He was a die-hard Celtic fan who displayed his pride in the club like a badge of honour.

[Michael Celtic @MichaelCeltic18]

This man will forever be my greatest EVER Celtic player. Absolutely World Class! #Maestro #CelticThruAndThru #CelticFc ⁦@CelticFC⁩ 🍀💚🍀

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