 He also appeared in the 0–2 loss to Chesterfield at Seedhill the following week, before returning to the reserves for the remainder of the season.In the 1930–31 campaign, Nelson's last in the Football League, Caine played in the loss against Lincoln City on 15 September 1930, and helped the team to a 2–2 draw with New Brighton five days later.A lengthy spell in the reserves followed, with Caine failing to make the first team squad during the next seven months.