Andy Carroll says he can't wait to pull on a black and white shirt again.
The striker has spoken about his desire to get back out on the field after arriving on a free transfer from West Ham.
Speaking about making his second debut for the club, Carroll said: "I can’t wait to just walk out at St James’.
"I really can’t. Honestly, I can’t describe it.
"I walked into the stadium when I was signing and walked down the side of the pitch.
"Just an unbelievable feeling.
"When I put the shirt on and walk out… I can’t describe it.
"I’m more buzzing to put it on now, the shirt, than I was when I was 17. I’m so excited."
Carroll has also spoken about his more mature side after returning to the club as a 30-year-old.
He told the club website: "I’ve got no doubt that I was daft when I was here, and no doubt that I was daft for a couple of years after as well.
"But I met my missus, and we’ve got four kids living at home now, we’ve got animals, we’ve got responsibilities.
"There’s no more behaviour like it was, you know.
"I was stupid, I was young, and I was carried away with the lifestyle that I had.
"Now it’s completely different.
"I’m actually a dad, I’ve grown up, and got responsibilities, so… I’ve got a purpose."
