Former Newcastle United and Rangers forward Peter Lovenkrands takes managerial job

The former Newcastle United striker has been appointed manager of Danish club BK Fremad Amager.

Lovenkrands – who had two spells at St James’s Park in his playing career – had previously been a coach at Rangers, another of his former clubs.

The 41-year-old said: “It is a fantastic feeling to sign the contract.

"I can now look forward to my first football stay in Denmark after more than 20 years abroad.”