Any change of my style, the way I've played for 10 years, will not be a drastic one. Yes, I've always given as good as I've got; as a forward you have to do that because, if you don't look after yourself, you might find yourself being thrown in a hole and buried.

I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

I'd like to play for Newcastle United before I retire. The club is in my blood.

As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age.

Sometimes going in for a hard tackle generates a louder cheer than a great pass.

I want to be around when Newcastle win a trophy because I want to see this place lift off. It will be one hell of a party for a long time.

When I was a young boy I wanted to play for Newcastle United, I wanted to wear the number nine shirt and I wanted to score goals at St James' Park. I've lived my dream and I realise how lucky I've been to have done that.