Eric Carruthers (born 2 February 1953 in Edinburgh)[2] is a Scottish former footballer who played most notably for Heart of Midlothian.
[3][4] Carruthers began his professional career for Hearts in 1970 and played more than fifty league matches between 1970 and 1975.
[2][5][6] Carruthers was in 1975 sold by Hearts to English team Derby County for £25,000.
[3] His stay at Derby County was largely unsuccessful as he managed only one appearance as a substitute in two seasons.
[3] In 1979, he played twenty matches for Australian National Soccer League team A.P.I.A.