Former Ross County goalkeeper retires from football due to injury

Goalkeeper who was on loan at Ross County last season announces his retirement due to injury FORMER Ross County goalkeeper Trevor Carson has decided to retire from playing football due to injury it has been confirmed. The 38-year-old, who signed for Queen of the South last month, has made his decision due to a knee injury. He played 32 times for Ross County in all competitions, including 29 in the Championship, but was unable to prevent them finishing bottom and relegation to League One. The former Northern Irish international told Queen of the South that he couldn’t guarantee his fitness for the full campaign. He informed manager Nicky Clark, who played for Ross County last season, of his decision to step aside to give him time to source a replacement. Clark said: “It is a massive blow to both Trevor and us that he has had to retire. “He has had a great career and the experience he would have brought made him an unbelievable signing. “I respect his honesty and appreciate him telling me now, it’s a blow but we need to move on.”