Tommy Randall Explained

Tommy Randall
Birth Date:25 March 1885
Birth Place:Barking, England
Death Place:Tottenham, England
Youthclubs1:Barking
Years1:1906–1915
Caps1:189
Goals1:9

Tommy Randall (25 March 1885 – 17 November 1946)[1] was an English footballer who played as a defender for West Ham United.

Playing career

Randall was born in Barking, Essex[2] and started his football career with Barking in the South Essex League. Starting for West Ham as an amateur and playing as an inside-forward he scored on his debut against Fulham on 27 April 1907. Fans took an immediate dislike to Randall because of his slow, methodical approach to the game and he was subjected to constant barracking and was nicknamed "Old-Mother Randall".[3] On the verge of giving the game up he was persuaded to play at left half-back. He was such a success that he signed a full-time contract for 30 shillings a week and gained a reputation as one of the best defenders in the league.[3] Going on to captain West Ham, Randall made 205 appearances in all competitions, scoring ten goals.[4]

He died in 1946.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tommy RANDALL ... (1907 - 1914) . Steve . Marsh . theyflysohigh.co.uk . 17 April 2018 .
  2. Book: Hogg, Tony . Who's Who of West Ham United . 2005 . Profile Sports Media. 1-899429-01-8 . 171.
  3. Web site: Tom Randall. Spartacus Educational. 24 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Tom Randall. westhamstats.info. 24 December 2017.