Soccer: Carr out for four months

Republic of Ireland fullback, Stephen Carr, has been ruled out of action for a further four months after undergoing an operation on his knee.

The news will come as a major blow to both his club, Tottenham Hotspurs, and his country. The injury means that Carr will miss Ireland’s remaining World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in two weeks time and could also miss the play-off ties if Ireland qualify for them.