Scott Parker has pledged his future to Newcastle, with the midfielder vowing not to be driven out of the club by the boo boys.
The club's captain bore the brunt of a section of Newcastle fans' ire following the defeat to Manchester City earlier in April.
Newcastle chief Glenn Roeder has leapt to the defence of Parker and the midfielder is determined to win over his critics.
"The manager made me captain last year and it (criticism) hurts, of course it does - I have feelings," he said.
"But there was never any question in my mind I would leave here. I've been playing some good football and they (Newcastle) are close to my heart.
"You are always delighted when people are saying nice things about you and when you feel you are being supported and being wanted there is no better feeling.
"It hasn't been easy the last few weeks. We have had a lot of pressure from all angles; at times from our own fans, and rightly so at times and I suppose that comes with playing at a big club.
"I think we know what to listen to and we know what to believe and as long as we stay confident in ourselves and believe in each other we can get results."