Carr ready for return to big time

BIRMINGHAM defender Stephen Carr is relishing another crack at the Premier League – after deciding to retire at the start of last season.

Carr opted to hang up his boots at the end of his contract with Newcastle but was persuaded by Blues boss Alex McLeish to make a comeback during the second half of last season.

The former Spurs player made a significant contribution to City’s promotion campaign and was rewarded with a new two-year contract this summer.