Born in
Liverpool, Carney played amateur football for Liverpool University,
Northern Nomads,
Marine and Collegiate Old Boys, before signing for
Liverpool in 1939. After making 33 wartime appearances, Carney made his debut in
the Football League on 31 August 1946, the opening day of the 1946–47 season. He made a further five league appearances for Liverpool before leaving the club in 1948. ==Personal life==