Geremi admits he is enjoying the captaincy at Newcastle United.
"I want to achieve something with this club wearing the armband.
"In my case, being captain motivates me more. I am always motivated, but the armband maybe gives me more of a lift.
"I am the sort of person on the pitch who wants to help my team-mates, that's the type of person I am."
As the former Chelsea midfielder prepares to lead his side out at struggling Derby on Monday evening, the chance to play regular football after managing just 74 starts in four seasons at Stamford Bridge is fully justifying his decision to head north.
Geremi said: "When I had the opportunity to come here, I spoke with the manager. I told him what I needed and he said he would be happy to have me in his squad.
"But now it is up to me to do the job and play well. If I want to play regularly, I have to train well and play well, and that's what I am trying to do."
