Greuther Furth appoint Frank Kramer

Frank Kramer has been appointed as manager of Greuther Furth.

The 40-year-old has previously held positions as Under-19 and Under-23 coach with Der Kleeblatter and arrives at the Trolli Arena after a stint overseeing Hoffenheim's reserve team.

He joins the club as successor to Mike Buskens, who was sacked last month as the Bavarian outfit lie seven points adrift of the relegation playoff spot in the Bundesliga.

Kramer said that he is aiming the make the best of a bad situation.

"I am delighted to return to Furth," ESPN quotes Kramer as saying.

"Right now, it is not an easy situation, but we will work night and day to make the best out of it."

Kramer has signed a contract until 2015.