'It’s a great opportunity': Northern Ireland international to continue playing career alongside new coaching role
Northern Ireland international Trevor Carson feels continuing his playing career alongside a new role as goalkeeping coach at Scottish third-tier club Queen of the South represents “a great opportunity”.
Carson has made over 450 club appearances across spells at the likes of Motherwell, St Mirren and was most recently on the books of Dundee.
The 38-year-old spent last season on loan with Ross County in the Scottish Championship and admitted his future was uncertain following his summer release.
However, Carson, who has earned eight international caps with Northern Ireland, will extend his senior career beyond 20 years after agreeing a move to League One outfit Queen of the South.
“I’m delighted to join the club and I’m looking forward to getting started,” Carson told the club’s website. “It’s a great opportunity for me to continue playing at a good level whilst having the chance to coach.
"It is going to be a tough league this year with the teams that are in it but we will be up for the challenge.”
Carson will be playing under former team-mate and ex-Rangers striker Nicky Clark, who was named player/manager of the Doonhamers last month.
“Having been with Trevor at County, he is someone I know well and I’m pleased to have been able to bring him in as part of the squad,” said Clark. “He is an excellent goalkeeper with a wealth of experience so it’s great to have him for such a fundamental position within the team and coaching staff.”
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland international Cameron McGeehan has departed Northampton Town after scoring 17 goals in 73 league matches across his two seasons at the club.
Northampton will be plying their trade in League Two next season after finishing bottom of the third-tier table.
“Both Nesta (Guinness-Walker) and Cam have been excellent servants to this club over the last two years and we part on good terms with both,” Northampton manager Chris Hogg told the club’s website. “We wish both of them well and every success with their future careers.
"We spoke with both players, but as discussions weren't aligned, we have taken the decision to move on.
"I want players who are fully committed to the club moving forward, and that will be our consistent approach with everyone we speak to."