GRAEME SOUNESS appears to have convinced Newcastle United directors that he must make two loan signings during the transfer window after admitting that the club are on a “wing and a prayer with injuries”.
Souness confirmed last night that Stephen Carr will have a scan today on a hernia problem he aggravated against Fulham on Saturday and the manager is desperate for reinforcements.
Titus Bramble missed the 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage after turning an ankle in training, Shola Ameobi has a hip concern that requires at least another week’s complete rest and potentially an operation, and other long-term absentees include Michael Owen, Scott Parker, Steven Taylor, Emre Belözoglu, Kieron Dyer and Craig Moore.
“We’ve got the equivalent of an entire outfield team injured,” Souness said. “I’ve never known a situation like it.”