Kevin Randall
association football player
- August 20, 1945
- March 28, 2019
- 73 years
About Kevin Randall
Kevin Randall, 73, English football player and manager (Chesterfield, York City).
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Kevin Randall was a dedicated figure in English football who spent decades shaping the sport as both a player
Kevin Randall
1945 – 2019
60 Seconds: Kevin Randall's Life Story
A look at the life and career of English football player and manager Kevin Randall, who died in 2019.
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Kevin Randall was a dedicated figure in English football who spent decades shaping the sport as both a player and a manager. Born on August 20, 1945, he built a notable career across multiple clubs, including spells at Chesterfield and York City. Beyond his time on the pitch, he became a trusted professional in the scouting world. He famously collaborated with Neil Warnock, serving as chief scout for Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, and Q.P.R. This partnership continued when Randall joined Warnock at Leeds in the summer of 2012. After a life deeply committed to the game, Randall passed away on March 28, 2019, at the age of 73. His legacy remains tied to the clubs he served throughout his long career.
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Full Biography
|Kevin Randall (20 August 1945 – 28 March 2019) was an English football player and manager. Randall joined up with Neil Warnock at Leeds in the summer of 2012 having previously worked under Warnock as chief scout at Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Q.P.R.
Randall died on 28 March 2019. His death was announced on the Twitter page of his former club, Chesterfield.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Randall_(footballer)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
Questions drawn from Kevin Randall's archived record and the sources above.
1.What is the full name of the English football figure born on 20 August 1945?
- A.Sheffield United
- B.Kevin Randallcorrect
- C.Neil Warnock
- D.Chesterfield
Kevin Randall was born on 20 August 1945.
Source: introductory paragraph
2.On what date did Kevin Randall die?
- A.28 March 2012
- B.28 March 2019correct
- C.20 August 1945
- D.Summer of 2012
Kevin Randall passed away on 28 March 2019.
Source: introductory paragraph
3.What nationality was the football player and manager Kevin Randall?
- A.Welsh
- B.Irish
- C.Scottish
- D.Englishcorrect
Kevin Randall was an English football player and manager.
Source: introductory paragraph
4.Which social media platform announced the death of Kevin Randall?
- A.Facebook
- B.Twittercorrect
- C.Instagram
- D.LinkedIn
The death of Kevin Randall was announced on the Twitter page of Chesterfield.
Source: introductory paragraph
5.In what year did Kevin Randall join Neil Warnock at Leeds?
- A.2005
- B.1945
- C.2012correct
- D.2019
Kevin Randall joined up with Neil Warnock at Leeds in the summer of 2012.
Source: introductory paragraph
6.Which club announced Kevin Randall's death on their Twitter page?
- A.Chesterfieldcorrect
- B.Leeds
- C.Crystal Palace
- D.Sheffield United
Kevin Randall's death was announced on the Twitter page of his former club, Chesterfield.
Source: introductory paragraph
7.What role did Kevin Randall hold while working under Neil Warnock at Sheffield United?
- A.Chief scoutcorrect
- B.Manager
- C.Player
- D.Director of football
Kevin Randall worked under Neil Warnock as chief scout at Sheffield United.
Source: introductory paragraph
8.At which of the following clubs did Kevin Randall work as a chief scout for Neil Warnock?
- A.Chelsea
- B.Manchester United
- C.Arsenal
- D.Crystal Palacecorrect
Kevin Randall worked under Neil Warnock as chief scout at Crystal Palace.
Source: introductory paragraph
9.Which of these clubs is mentioned as a place where Kevin Randall worked as chief scout?
- A.Liverpool
- B.Everton
- C.Tottenham
- D.Q.P.R.correct
Kevin Randall served as chief scout at Q.P.R. while working under Neil Warnock.
Source: introductory paragraph
10.What primary occupations defined the career of Kevin Randall?
- A.Referee and coach
- B.Player and managercorrect
- C.Scout and journalist
- D.Owner and president
Kevin Randall was an English football player and manager.
Source: introductory paragraph
11.In what season timeframe did Kevin Randall arrive at Leeds?
- A.Summer 2012correct
- B.Autumn 2012
- C.Winter 2019
- D.Spring 2019
Kevin Randall joined up with Neil Warnock at Leeds in the summer of 2012.
Source: introductory paragraph
12.Which database is mentioned in the external links as containing Kevin Randall's player transfer information?
- A.International Football Archive
- B.European Management Statistics Register
- C.Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Databasecorrect
- D.World Player History Database
Kevin Randall is listed at the Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
Source: external links section
13.Which website is specifically cited for Kevin Randall's management career statistics?
- A.FIFA Statistics
- B.Soccerbasecorrect
- C.Opta Sports
- D.Transfermarkt
Kevin Randall's management career statistics are available at Soccerbase.
Source: external links section
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