""It's not about me. "I want Celtic to be the very best that it can be. My ambition is for the club, for our supporters, for the players. "It's not a personal thing for me. I can only do my very best to improve what it is we need to improve. Whatever situation I'm in, I will then look to be the very best that I can be. "The first time I was here, I probably left because of that [frustration at lack of backing]. But I won't be doing that this time. Absolutely no chance - 100%. "My duty is to be here and help the team, the squad, the club get back again and moving on.""
""It didn't. It didn't make me think to walk away. I just felt empty, if I'm honest. "It was a long process and the weight is on your shoulders when you're here, carrying everything. When it doesn't quite go the way you want, then of course you have an empty feeling. "But then you know as one of the leaders of the club and particularly the manager of the team, you've got to get your head around it and you've got to d"
Celtic failed to strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window and were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Kairat Almaty. Brendan Rodgers said he felt "empty" after the window and admitted frustration at the club's inability to back him. Supporters are planning protests against the board. Rodgers said he would not walk away this time and would be 100% open to extending his contract if the conditions were right. He stressed his ambition for the club, his duty to help rebuild the squad, and his determination to improve the team and move the club forward. He acknowledged having left previously because of lack of backing.
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