Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou says there are people in "positions of power" who will never understand the impact football has on people's day-to-day lives.
But the Australian insists he does - and has taken "full responsibility" for living up to fans' expectations.
Postecoglou was quizzed on his emotional quotes after Celtic 's 3-0 victory over Rangers, in which he thanked the raucous Parkhead crowd for their unwavering support.
It was certainly a release for the 60,000 in attendance, especially so soon another period of uncertainty where fans were left in the dark as sporting events were limited to 500 fans over the New Year period.
Postecoglou has frequently insisted that football is empty without fans and he backed the decision to bring the winter break forward for that reason.
And he was the last one off the pitch on Wednesday night - even admitting he was "embarrassed" by how long he stayed out to celebrate with the supporters.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday's trip to Aberdeen, he said he knows exactly what it means to them - even if some decision-makers can't wrap their heads around it.
Postecoglou said: "When I listen to politicians or people in positions of power, they don't understand the investment people have in their football clubs.
"Sometimes their whole week's mood is determined by how their team does, and for some people that's hard to conceptualise.
"But that's how much it means to some people. We bear that responsibility, I bear that responsibility.
"That's the essence of what I was trying to explain after the (Rangers) game."
