Quinn may end playing career due to back injury

Former Ireland international Niall Quinn could decide to hang up his boots today when he receives the result of a scan on an ongoing back injury.

Veteran Sunderland striker Niall Quinn is facing D-day as his long-running back injury threatens to end his distinguished playing career.

The 36-year-old Republic of Ireland international will see a specialist today fearing the worst after having to pull out of last night’s 1-1 Premiership draw with Bolton.