Randall is a hugely popular figure at Gloucester City and a real
fans' favourite, despite featuring only fleetingly on the pitch
in his seasons with the club. Rands is now very much a peripheral
squad player, but after a brief pre-season spell with Cinderford
Town failed to work out Rands headed back to City where he has become
almost totemic. It seems that although registered in case of a playing
crisis Randall's main role will now be as kit man, and he will also
act as assistant to club physio Ade Tandy whilst taking a training
course in treating sports injuries. Having him around the club will
help enormously with team spirit, as Rands is a real positive chracter
and motivator, and also provides endless entertainment with his
victory jig setting a trend as City fans join in 'doing the Randall'.
Randall is a hugely experienced player with professional experience
at Oldham and was also part of Slough's FA
Trophy semi-final midfield before playing for a number of Isthmian
clubs. Initially came to City via Brockworth having relocated to
the area through his job. His time at the club was brief and he
drifted back to Brockworth and played well beneath his potential
in the County League. He showed admirable courage in trying to step
back up to senior semi-pro football and had some success in shedding
the pounds gained in several years out of the game, but never really
had enough football to fully regain his match fitness. This is more
than a shame as he still shows signs of real quality when given
time on the ball, demonstrating good touch and a fierce shot.
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