Todd Kane, a former member of Coventry City, has accepted a free transfer to Gibraltar’s premier division team Manchester 62.

Who is Todd Kane?

The 30-year-old is a name that many fans in the Football League will know, as he has featured for many during his career, including QPR, Coventry and Charlton.

Kane started out at Chelsea, but he understandably failed to breakthrough at Stamford Bridge, with the right-back having eight loan spells, which varied from Hull City to Groningen among others as he searched for game time.

A permanent switch to QPR followed in 2019, and Kane then signed for Coventry two years later.

Despite playing regularly for the Sky Blues in his first season, the defender found it harder to get minutes last time out, so a loan to Charlton was sorted for the final six months of the campaign, but he made just five appearances in the league.

Even though Mark Robins’ side didn’t reach the Premier League, losing the play-off final to Luton on penalties, it always seemed likely that Kane would be leaving when his deal expired, which proved to be the case.

Joining Manchester 62 is Todd Kane
Given his knowledge of the Football League, it may surprise you that Kane wasn’t signed in the summer, but he kept looking for a new team.

In a shocking move, it was also revealed on Thursday that Kane had agreed to sign with Manchester 62 of Gibraltar. Kane outlined his reasons for wanting to make the transfer.

“I am really excited to join Manchester 62, not just to be a part of their journey to win trophies and push for Europe on the field, but to be a part of their journey to make a difference off the field, as I will be working with club owner Michael Monsour to help the club in their efforts towards spreading awareness and support for an important issue that is very close to my heart,” the player said.

Is this a good move for Todd Kane?

This obviously won’t be the level that he is used to over the years, but it’s a new challenge for Kane, and, as outlined above, he is joining a club that wants to win trophies domestically and then play in Europe.

So, it’s a new experience for the defender, and Kane has also reflected on the off-the-pitch impact he hopes to have.