Burns laments loss of 'icon'
Celtic first-team coach Tommy Burns believes the late Jimmy Johnstone enjoyed the same iconic status as George Best.
The Hoops legend passed away yesterday morning aged 61 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
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The Hoops legend passed away yesterday morning aged 61 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
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