‘It was the right time to leave – I will relish playing against Cats’
“We’ve just got to get a good pre-season under our belts and then take it game by game.
“But I’ve already played in the Championship with Sunderland and I’ve proven I can play at that level, and I believe I can play at that level on a consistent basis.
“I just need the games and I need a bit more experience.
"But I know I’ve got the talent and I back my ability.
“Coming here is a great platform for me and hopefully I can really excel here and do well for this club and the manager.”
Robson admits it will be ‘weird’ to face the Black Cats in the coming season, and thanked the club’s ‘unbelievable’ support for their best wishes after his long association with the Wearsiders came to an end.
“Sixteen years is obviously a long time, but if I’m honest it’s definitely the right time to leave Sunderland and get on with things,” he said.
"I’m ready to move on with my career.
“I loved my time there and I was a bit disappointed to leave, but I’m really happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
“The fans were brilliant, they’re unbelievable really given what they’ve been through.
"To get nice feedback and comments from them, it’s nice to hear.
“I back my ability so hopefully I can come here and do well.
“Having been there for such a long time, it will probably feel a bit weird playing against Sunderland next season.
“But that’s something I’d relish and look forward to. It’s obviously a really nice stadium and I think it would add a bit more spice to the game as well.”
Robson made 14 first team appearances for Sunderland, scoring once.