Background
Carruthers was born in Nottingham and began his career with Aston Villa.
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He failed to break into the first team at Villa Park and after a loan at Hull City where he scored six goals in 13 matches he joined Stoke City in July 1993. He scored nine goals in 45 appearances in 1993-1994 as Stoke finished in 10th position. He scored eight goals in 42 matches in 1994-1995.
He struggled for form in 1995-1996 scoring just three goals after losing his place in the side in 1996-1997 he joined Peterborough United in November 1996.
He spent three years at Peterborough scoring 21 goals in 67 league matches and after a short loan spell at York City he signed for Darlington. He soon on to Southend United before enjoying the most prolific spell of his career at Scunthorpe United where he scored 34 goals in 86 league games.
Carruthers then went on to play for Macclesfield Town, Boston United, Lincoln City and ended his professional career with Cambridge United. He then went on to play non-league football with Arnold Town and Basford United, being appointed player manager of Basford in September 2013.
After retiring he became Education manager at N ottinghamshire County"s Academy.
