A NEW documentary about Celtic legend Tommy Burns has been announced on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Glasgow-based purpleTV will produce the TV documentary which will be shown on BBC ALBA this autumn.

The former player and manager died of skin cancer aged 51 at his home on May 15, 2008.

The documentary will reflect on his upbringing in Glasgow, his time as a player and manager with the Hoops, his passion for Scotland, and look at his final playing days – and the start of life as a manager – with Kilmarnock.

The documentary maker purpleTV director Margot McCuaig, who will write, produce and direct the film, said: “I was working at Celtic Park on the day Tommy Burns returned to the club as manager and I continued to have a working relationship with him until he sadly died.

“He was an inspirational figure and it was always a pleasure to be in his company.

“I’m honoured to be telling his remarkable story and I’m delighted that his family, colleagues and friends are being so supportive and willing to share their memories.

“Tommy was an ordinary man who through hard work and determination made an inedible impression on life and this film will rightly mark his contribution to Scottish cultural history.

“Unsurprisingly the film will be focusing on three themes central to Tommy; family, faith and football. I very much look forward to sharing his story with audiences in the autumn.”