Jack Colback is determined to put up with the stigma of leaving Sunderland for Tyne-Wear rivals Newcastle United.
The 24-year old joined the Magpies from the Black Cats on a free transfer in June and is planning to deal with the expectations that come with playing for two arch rivals.
"I'll let other people judge that but I'll be doing my best to perform every week and let's hope I turn out to be," he said.
"I know in myself I can improve my game. This is the next step in my career and I have come here to be successful.
"There might be a bit more pressure - the fact I've come from Sunderland - and I've got to try to turn the fans' heads at Newcastle and win them over. But it's something I'm relishing."
Colback added: "I live in Newcastle so most of the people I have seen have been Newcastle fans and they have just wished me all the best.
"The support so far has been brilliant. Newcastle is a huge club and it was a massive opportunity for me to come here."
