Graeme Souness Operation Quotations

Scott went to see a specialist in London and it was felt he may have a damaged cartilage so it was best to have the operation done sooner rather than later. It's another blow for the club and the player, but these are the cards we have been dealt, and we have to stick together and get on with things. It's a shame for Scott because he has been our best player this season and to lose him is a blow for everyone concerned.

Stephen Carr had a hernia operation and then damaged the stomach muscle on the other side. He felt a general aching in that area and was unable to continue.

He could get through to the end of the season without needing an operation or it could get that painful he would need the operation next week.

It was felt he may have a damaged cartilage so it was best to have the operation done sooner rather than later.

He will have his operation tomorrow and he will be out for three months.