Steve Bruce admits it will be difficult for him to follow Rafa Benitez at Newcastle United.
The Spaniard was extremely popular in the North East and fans are still disgusted with the club for allowing him to leave in June.
But Bruce insists he will try his best to make his own mark at St. James' Park.
"Whoever was going to stand here had difficult shoes to fill and Rafa was very, very popular - unbelievably popular with the supporters," Bruce told Sky Sports News.
"All I've said to the supporters is, 'look, give me a chance, judge me on what you see'. They're unbelievably loyal and that's what makes this great club.
"They turn out in their thousands week-in and week-out. I hope I can give them something to shout about and I hope they enjoy watching the new players because we have brought in two or three very, very good players.
"We hope we're not finished and then I hope they judge me over the period of time that any manager obviously asks for."
