BRENDAN Rodgers has admitted he was erased from Celtic history when he left in 2019 and is determined to heal the hurt he caused.
THE irony of the away supporters chanting Brendan Rodgers’ name towards the end of Celtic’s emphatic cinch Premiership victory over Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday was not lost on the Northern Irishman.
He knows that getting a result against Spanish giants Atletico in Group E this evening will do both and will ingratiate him even further to fans who are, slowly but surely, beginning to forgive and forget. Asked about the fans chanting his name at Tynecastle, he said: “The irony being the last time with the banner at Hearts. But listen, it’s all about winning games. However long I’m here, and whatever we win, everyone may not be onside. That’s okay. As long as the team gets the support then that’s really the most important thing.
“I understand why there was a bit of resentment towards me coming back, but it was never going to stop me. I am professional enough in my work to focus on the team. And if I can produce a team that excites the fans, and we can win things in my time here, then hopefully that can be acceptable.”Rodgers, who was a surprise choice to replace Ange Postecoglou, fully expected it to take time to win around his detractors.
“I knew it wouldn’t be straight away because if you’re really hurt then that can take time. But hopefully, in time, I can bring the success here that lets people see that I’m back here for the success of Celtic. Hopefully that can give them joy and our relationship comes together again.
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