Magpies to face Gers in pre-season

04 June 2010 21:48
PREMIER LEAGUE Newcastle United will face Scottish champions Rangers in their final pre-season game this summer.[LNB] The Magpies head to Ibrox on August 7 for the first meeting between the two sides in six years.[LNB] Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands, who spent six seasons with the Glasgow giants said: "I can't wait to run out at Ibrox in front of both sets of supporters ” it will be a great moment for me.[LNB] "Obviously, having played there for six years, the place holds great memories for me, and as long as the boss selects me to play, it will be a huge buzz.[LNB] "It should be a great afternoon for all concerned and a team like Rangers gives us a real pre-season challenge."[LNB]

Source: Northern_Echo