- Birthdate: 30 May 1915
- Birthplace: Liverpool, England
- Date of death: March 1996
- Other clubs: Northern Nomads, Marine, Collegiate Old Boys, Collegiate Old Boys (1948), Liverpool Marine (1949)
- Signed from: Collegiate Old Boys
- Signed for LFC: 1939
- Liverpool debut: 31.08.1946
- Last appearance: 01.11.1947
- Debut goal: 31.08.1946
- Last goal: 31.08.1946
- Contract expiry: 1948
- Win ratio: 33.33% W:2 D:2 L:2
- Games/goals ratio: 6
- Wartime games/goals: 32 / 14
- League games / goals: 6 / 1
- Total games / goals: 6 / 1
Player Profile
Carney was a University graduate, taught history and was headmaster of Chadderton Grammar School in Oldham. Liverpool-born Carney, who featured in 33 games and scored 15 goals for Liverpool during wartime, was 31-years-old when he made his proper debut at Sheffield United on the opening day of the first full season following World War II. "Len Carney, fair-haired schoolmaster, crashes into big-time football," the press reported. Carney scored the game's only goal in the very last minute with a "gliding header". Carney's heroics saved the day for Liverpool who went on to win their fifth first division championship. Carney kept his place in the starting line-up in the game following his scoring debut but that turned out to be his only appearances during this historic season. Carney was awarded the “Distinguished Service Order” for his bravery during the war in Italy.
Appearances per season
Season |
League |
FA |
LC |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
Totals |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1946-1947 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1947-1948 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
Apps |
Minutes |
Opponent |
1 |
90 |
Sheffield United |
1 |
90 |
Middlesbrough |
1 |
90 |
Derby |
1 |
90 |
Huddersfield Town |
1 |
90 |
Chelsea |
1 |
90 |
Blackpool |
Total |
Venue |
3 |
Away |
3 |
Home |
Total |
W |
D |
L |
Win % |
Manager |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
33.3% |
George Kay |
Goals per season
Season |
League |
FA |
LC |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
Totals |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1946-1947 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1947-1948 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
A more detailed look at the player's goalscoring
Wartime Appearances / Goals
Season |
Appearances |
Goals |
1939-1940 |
15 |
5 |
1940-1941 |
2 |
3 |
1941-1942 |
11 |
5 |
1942-1943 |
3 |
1 |
1945-1946 |
1 |
0 |
Milestone Appearances
# |
Date |
Against |
Stadium |
Competition |
1 |
31.08.1946 |
Sheffield United |
Bramall Lane |
League |
Milestone Goals
# |
Minute |
Date |
Against |
Stadium |
Competition |
1 |
90 |
31.08.1946 |
Sheffield United |
Bramall Lane |
League |