- Birthdate: 17 April 1912
- Birthplace: Workington, England
- Other clubs: Birmingham City (1934), Southend United (1936)
- Signed from: Unafilliated
- Signed for LFC: 11.07.1934
- Liverpool debut: 20.03.1935
- Last appearance: 13.04.1936
- Contract expiry: 27.04.1936
- Win ratio: 66.67% W:4 D:0 L:2
- League games / goals: 6 / 0
- Total games / goals: 6 / 0
Player Profile
Kane was the goalkeeping 'cover' for first-team regular Arthur Riley but due to the South African's great consistency, Kane only made three appearances in each of his two seasons, conceding 13 goals. Kane made his debut in the most difficult circumstances in a Merseyside derby on 20 March 1935 at Anfield. Dixie Dean, who was known to shoulder-charge 'keepers as was strikers' habit back in those days, was impeded by Tennant when he saw Dean was making his way to Kane. A disputed penalty was awarded which Kane got a hand to but Dean's powerful kick ended up in the back of the net half-crippling Kane in the process. Kane thwarted Dixie on other occasions and certainly impressed the Liverpool Echo. "It was a nice tribute of Bradshaw and Tennant, who had done so much grafting work, that they should publicly shake Kane by the hand as token of their estimation of his work against Dean’s header and his flying shot –a great shot and a greater save. Liverpool has always been renowned for its goalkeepers, and now a new name cannot be forgotten. Yes, Kane was able." Kane only lasted three weeks at Southend United before he was given a free transfer to become a policeman in Liverpool!
Appearances per season
Season |
League |
FA |
LC |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
Totals |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1934-1935 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1935-1936 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
A more detailed look at the player's appearances
Apps |
Minutes |
Opponent |
1 |
90 |
Huddersfield Town |
1 |
90 |
Chelsea |
1 |
90 |
Blackburn Rovers |
1 |
90 |
Everton |
1 |
90 |
Arsenal |
1 |
90 |
Tottenham |
Total |
Venue |
4 |
Home |
2 |
Away |
Milestone Appearances
# |
Date |
Against |
Stadium |
Competition |
1 |
20.03.1935 |
Everton |
Anfield |
League |
Related Articles
Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury report on Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton played on 20.03.1935.
Liverpool Echo report on Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton played on March 20, 1935.
Other Clubs
Club |
Season |
Club rank |
League apps |
League goals |
Total apps |
Total goals |
Birmingham City |
1933-1934 |
England First Division |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Southend |
1935-1936 |
England Third Division South |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Total |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |