Kazenga LuaLua is enjoying life on Wearside after settling back into the north east.
The January signing heaped praise on his team-mates and the staff at the Academy of Light for helping him adjust to his new surroundings, and now he’s keen to kick on.
On Saturday, the 29-year-old came off the bench to help secure a point against Bristol City on a dramatic afternoon at Ashton Gate.
And with Brentford next up, LuaLua targeted his first win on home turf.
“I’ve settled in nicely and all the boys have made me feel welcome,” said the forward.
“It's a nice place and the people are good, so it’s going well and I’m enjoying it.”
He continued: “On Saturday we came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 which was a great feeling.
“It’s not easy – for us and the fans – when you’re down like that, especially when they’ve travelled a long way to watch us, so to come back and give them something was good and now we just need to kick on.
“On a personal note, it’s good to get game time and I was pleased to play a part in helping the lads come back, and I’m feeling fit.
“The way we finished the game away to Bristol can only give us momentum to go to the next game.
“Brentford on Saturday isn’t going to be easy, but we are playing at home so it’s a game that we need to look to win and it’s up to us to do that.”