'It was a shock and they are probably angry, but reality will set in': Brendan Rodgers says he understands Celtic fans' anger after his move to Leicester By Press Association Published: 14:11 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 14:13 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments Brendan Rodgers insists he understands Celtic fans' anger towards him after his move to Leicester. The 46-year-old joined the Foxes on a three-and-a-half year deal on Tuesday after walking out of Parkhead. A banner was unveiled during Celtic's 2-1 win at Hearts in midweek calling Rodgers a fraud while a video shared online showed supporters chanting abuse at their former manager. Brendan Rodgers says he understands the anger of Celtic fans after he walked out on the Scottish Premiership leaders to take charge of Leicester City this week Rodgers pictured on the training ground on Friday ahead of his first game against Watford The former Liverpool manager speaks to the Leicester squad having taken over there this week He said: 'I've seen what's been said but Celtic supporters will hurt, I understand how they feel. They are hurting and maybe a little worried in terms of what might happen with me leaving. 'Words, you always have to be careful with. I've seen the banner, the Celtic supporters are hurting. They gave me everything so I'm not going to say anything other than that.' Rodgers continued: 'It was a shock and they are probably angry but eventually reality will set in and the work we did will be appreciated. 'But what gave me the comfort to move is what we put in place there was going to stabilise the club going forward. 'I knew, coming away, the improvements made will hopefully allow that success to continue. 'It may be a little unfair on Leicester, I haven't swapped coming into a mediocre club. 'It's recent history has been incredible, they have that ambition to push higher than where we are.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility