Dane loving Magpies life

ewcastle United's January acquisition Peter Lovenkrands has revealed his happiness at the club after slipping down Schalke's pecking order. The Danish flyer was released by the Bundesliga outfit last month and was almost immediately brought in by The Magpies on trial to reinforce their depleted squad.After impressing manager Joe Kinnear the former Rangers man was handed a contract and made a swift impact after opening his account with a goal in their 3-2 win at West Brom.Lovenkrands, who is just happy playing football after his stint in Germany turned sour, has revealed he has settled quickly in the North East.Miserable"It makes you miserable when you are not playing. It was difficult," he stated. "I now have that feeling of football is fun back in my body."People might laugh when I say I have rediscovered the fun side of the game here, given the ups and downs Newcastle have had, but it is true."We have a good set of lads. I am just so happy to be here, play football, get time on the pitch. My family is settled and I am enjoying it."I didn't really have that in the last few months in Germany. I wanted to get away and they knew that early this season so they didn't want to use me."I had a good first year in Germany and really enjoyed it. In the second year I had injuries and it was difficult times. My family didn't settle."

Source: SKY_Sports