The Serbia striker has received a mixed reviews from Blues supporters since his £6million summer move from Valencia. But the 30-year-old knows his stock will rise immediately should he help City end a run of six successive defeats against their local rivals. Zigic said: "I have heard of the Birmingham City-Aston Villa rivalry and I have actually seen a couple of games on TV. "I am looking forward to it. I really don't want to talk about the opposition. I don't think that's right and I don't want to get involved in any anti-Aston Villa campaign. "But I am aware I could become an instant hero. Of course I am. It's like every derby the world over. "It's a normal situation. I remember my days when I was playing in the Belgrade derby. It's exactly the same thing. "So, if you do score, especially a winner, you are a hero for life. It is something I am well aware of." Zigic has netted in Birmingham's last two Premier League games against Arsenal and Blackpool. But he admits: "I still feel I do have to work to win the supporters over. "I do try my hardest all the time and I will continue to do so. "Hopefully more and more fans will get on my side as I play better and score more. "But I do feel I have to have a little bit more to come from myself. I want to do well for the fans."
