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From: taigs
Subject: Celtic news
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When Tommy Burns was appointed Parkhead boss in 1994, he tried to bring his mentor Frank Cairney back to Parkhead.
But the move to end his three year exile was blocked by Celtic chief Fergus McCann.
Last night at his home in Viewpark, Uddingston, Cairney said: I have nothing whatsoever to say. Speak to my lawyers.
Tommy Burns was also at Cairney's house to give him his support.
He said: He has the whole of my backing and that of Celtic Football Club to a man.
He has trained some of the great names of Celtic, including Roy Aitken, Paul McStay, George McCluskey, Alan Brazil, Pat Nevin,
Peter Grant, Andy Ritchie and myself.
Ever since I knew him he's been a great friend and a great influence on me and a lot of other players who had the pleasure of playing
on his team. (Daily Record 14/08/1996)
Last night, Mr Burns said of Mr Cairney: He has my backing and I'm sure he will have the backing of several members of the first team
who played for Frank at the under-16 level. (The Scotsman 15/08/1996)
Burns describes the 56-year-old as a fantastic help and a true friend.
When Cairney was unmasked by the Record earlier this week, Burns rushed to his side. Sitting in his pal's living room, he stormed: He
has the whole of my backing.
But the calls from boys who claimed Cairney terrorised them were still flooding in to the Daily Record. (Daily Record 16/08/1996)
2.12.16 - 11:56am
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