Ireland's Carr completes Newcastle move

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Ireland defender Stephen Carr from Tottenham, the Tyneside club said last night…

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Ireland defender Stephen Carr from Tottenham, the Tyneside club said last night.

The 27-year-old right back moved to St James' Park on a four-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed but is believed to be in the £2 million sterling bracket.

Carr, who has 30 Irish caps, joined Spurs in 1992 and had a year left on his contract.

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