Career
He was a goalkeeping coach at the time of his death. During his career, Carter played for Bristol Rovers, Newport County, Sunderland, Carlisle United, Birmingham City, Hartlepool United, Millwall, Blackpool, Oxford United and Halifax Town. He also made three appearances for the England youth squad.
As a goalkeeping coach he worked with the Sunderland first team and was also a part-time coach for the Estonian national team
Carter"s body was found by a passerby in bushes in Stretford, Greater Manchester, in circumstances consistent with hanging. An inquest returned a verdict of suicide.
lieutenant was reported that he had struggled to deal with his son"s disabilities.