My all-time favourite cricketer when I was a kid, just brilliant! 🏏🏏🏏
@kingkook30272 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to meet this amazing cricketer and man on two occasions when I was a young teenager. I was a cricket nut and loved Derek, I lived near Cleethorpes and Notts were due to play Middlesex there. I went along and saw him practicing near the boundary rope, I went over with my autograph book and he said he had to pad up because he was in at number 3 and they’d won the toss and decided to bat. He asked me where I was sat and he said he would come over later. He made 48 before getting out just before lunch and didn’t go back to the dressing room, but instead walked straight over to me to sign my autograph. An extraordinary gesture, the memory of which, I have cherished all my life! Brilliant player, brilliant man. A real one-off character and the game could do with a lot more like him now. Thank you for posting this lovely tribute.
@rhcb19 ай бұрын
No one I have watched, in 50 years, so conveyed his love of the game as Randall. And everyone, but everyone, in the game seems to agree thst he is the most lovely person.
@clxbeste3 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to be coached by DR when I was 13 or 14. Incredibly kind, lovely guy.
@jpmoses62082 жыл бұрын
I was a hitch hiking home from Radcliffe School and Derek stopped and gave me a lift (in his Austin Allegro) back to his village (Cropwell Butler, where incidentally Garfield Sobers used to live). We talked about the looming Ashes Series 1981/2? - best memory of my life!
@BruceLee-sw4ms Жыл бұрын
Very popular here in Australia . Wonderful talent; supreme fielder. Seemed to save his best when he played here in Australia.
@volt7cooltangs7012 жыл бұрын
My favourite cricketer of all time.
@PhilUKNet Жыл бұрын
I saw him playing for England against the Windies on a rainy day at Lords in 1975 or 1976 - can't quite remember. An exciting batsman, an incredible fielder, and a masterful entertainer. A thoroughly decent human-being too. Great memories.
@geoffreyking451511 ай бұрын
As they say in Nottingham daft as a brush ,but what a brush,we all loved him at notts, he was top notch at notts he got standing ovations before he faced a ball
@pauldurkee4764 Жыл бұрын
I started watching cricket on telly as a kid in the 70s, there was something about Derek Randall that drew you to him. He was the best outfielder of his time without doubt, a real eccentric you could say, I can picture him now, sleeves rolled upto the elbow, and a large voluminous shirt billowing from the back of his trousers. Wonderful cricketer to watch,and an inspiration to many young cricket fans.
@noddyholder19767 ай бұрын
This is my all time favourite ever cricketer. An amazing fielder and true gentleman and in tribute to the great man my son is named after my hero 😊
@RalphBrooker-gn9iv2 ай бұрын
Wonderful cricketer and entertainer. A cricket icon.
@mrbarbelbarbello233211 ай бұрын
I grew up in Nottingham in the 70s, and Derek Randall was our hero. When he batted well, he was brilliant to watch, and off the field he had great patience and kindness, certainly to us children and probably everyone else. He comes over as a bit of a clown but if you read his autobiography (typed by his wife), he has a real cricketing brain, which is probably why he was a successful coach. Statistically speaking, he didn't achieve anything startling, but when I pick my imaginary all-time international XI, he's always there because I think he represents the great 'thing' cricket can be, and might pull off the impossible.. Thank you for uploading.
@sunit967614 күн бұрын
Greatest fielder and dedicated to cricket ❤ (from India)
@vishwanath17613 жыл бұрын
What a fine cricketer was Randall. So full of life and enthusiasm. A true Gentleman of the game. Thanks Mr Mordecai for this video.
@chrisbarker10462 жыл бұрын
Loved him, my favourite cricket ever, a mercurial genius.
@arthurpewtey2 жыл бұрын
If ever a chap played professional sport as it should be played, it was Derek Randall. Give it everything you've got, but have fun doing it. And never forget who pays your wages. What a guy.
@robinblackwood88592 жыл бұрын
Thank Derek Randall for the fabulous fielding we see today. Before he came along no one slid alongside the ball to stop it and save a run . Now everybody does it In over 50 years of watching cricket he is the best outfield I've ever seen. I believe he coached Alistair Cook as well . That worked out fairly well didn't it.
@nickpilgrim1966 Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend. The golden years with Randal and Gower.
@jaxcoss57903 ай бұрын
They were fantastic.
@markh97492 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Derek Randall fielding for Notts against Glamorgan at Worksop. He was at cover....deep cover....mid off....cover point....it all depended on how often his skipper, Clive Rice, shouted at him or waved his arms to tell him where he actually wanted him to go In the end, Clive Rice used his boot to mark an 'X' on the outfield and told Derek Randall to stand on it. Next over, he had wandered miles from his alloted spot! Randall was a true eccentric and a lovely man. He stood for ages during breaks signing autographs for the kids who approached him. Nothing was too much trouble.
@markrayner8915 Жыл бұрын
Derek Randall what a fielder I would say without doubt one of the best cover fielders of all time. Was treated so badly by the England selectors, was always the scapegoat.
@harrynewiss4630 Жыл бұрын
How you could drop him and pick a nonentity like Pringle always amazed me
@jaxcoss57903 ай бұрын
He's my favourite fielder of all time.
@boxingjerapah2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love/d him. I'll never forget lying in my bed listening to the radio commentary of his 174 in the Centenary Test. I played every shot in my mind. What memories they are. Thank you Derek.
@Bluenose-mx5ej Жыл бұрын
My favourite cricketer as a kid. What a fielder - and character.
@qed456 Жыл бұрын
Mediocre judge of runs, good batsman , superb fielder and elite level cheerfulness! He played in a memorial match for a Notts 11 against Edwinstowe village around 1980. As a 10 year old living in Edwinstowe I went along and (at the wrong time ) asked him for an autograph as he was just about to bat but ,being the genuinely nice guy he was he batted for about 30 minutes (I think the pros could only get a max of 25) then came off and seeked me out to sign the authogragh - Felt so special he had done that and remembered whilst batting to do it after
@tonybingley3895 Жыл бұрын
Not only the best outfielder I ever saw but a truly lovely bloke, never too busy to have a word and sign an autograph. He played cricket the way it was meant to be played, for fun and entertainment. I was lucky enough to meet him twice, once after play at Lord's and then later when he was guest speaker at Bickley Park C C in Kent. Wonderful memories.
@simontrencher8245 Жыл бұрын
Best English outfielder I've seen and right up there with anyone in the world. His 177 in the Centenary Test was a beauty .
@TheBundleofkent2 жыл бұрын
Randall was a lovely nutter. That story about him being picked up by a kerb crawler whilst dressed as a woman in Australia in 82/83 was incredible!!!!
@ianmatthams32272 жыл бұрын
My favourite cricketer. A fine stroke maker, brilliant fielder and great human being. Thank you Derek for all those great memories. Well done for posting this clip.
@collo503411 ай бұрын
Derek what a talent! Played with a smile loved the game Nottinghamshire's greatest sportsman in my opinion.
@nigelhutchens17402 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with the honours system. Why hasn’t this guy got an OBE at the very least? A true entertainer, superb fielder and at best an excellent batsman . Also a good coach.
@lewisgreen2957 Жыл бұрын
He’s from the wrong side of the tracks alas..
@ZillianZilch11 ай бұрын
Who cares about honours bestowed on the serfs by the elite?
@flash88542 жыл бұрын
Derek & Ian Botham was my hero in 1977 to 1993....great memories!!
@harrynewiss4630 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely man
@njd23423 ай бұрын
Derek was my favourite cricketer and my mum's too.
@chrisdavies3223 Жыл бұрын
Derek was colour television in a b&w world at that time.
@user-kw9ul8bu1lАй бұрын
My favourite player played game with so much fun and humour
@dorothy1329 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this ! i grew up watching Derek Randall and the rest of the boys and have loved cricket since i was very young, Derek was always my favourite player, loved watching him play so thank you for this !
@iainjohnson4105 Жыл бұрын
We had some great fielders when I started watching in 1978 but Derek was the one that excited you the most.
@martinlong48915 ай бұрын
As a Warwickshire and England fan, Randall was my second fave cricketer of all time. A joy to watch. Only beaten by Malcolm Marshall.
@DineshKumar-zs3xh3 жыл бұрын
Saw him in Bangalore 77.. saw his dance and funny acts on the feild... Dought any one's so hilarious... But fantastic bat...
@mickykedian7753 Жыл бұрын
Great tribute, great player….everyone recognises Jonty Rhodes as a great fielder, sure he was inspired by Derek Randall.
@getmetothegeek4066 Жыл бұрын
Great video.. I've enjoyed reading the comments here too.
@hifives2 Жыл бұрын
Lightning fast in the field ,I’ll never forget the diving catch he took in Sydney 79/ 80 that took Andy Roberts wicket. the best tri series ever Australia , England & the West Indies
@johnmckenna18232 жыл бұрын
I had a long chat with him at Fenners one afternoon. No side to him just a very nice ordinary chap
@robleary3353 Жыл бұрын
He was brilliant, always entertaining!.
@Alistairparkhurst3 жыл бұрын
Lovely stuff. I remember his testimonial game being broadcast live on Sky.
@huwzebediahthomas91935 ай бұрын
a working class hero
@wespaul93455 ай бұрын
Nice. Luv from aus
@Tiggerc679 ай бұрын
a great character and cricketer
@melsagelord3991 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the mock turtles song also. Nice version
@rajpanchal97333 жыл бұрын
He was a great character and Great player for England and Nottinghamshire . And may be top 3 fielders till now in World cricket
@JP12348153 жыл бұрын
Sir Gary Sobers thought he should have played for England 2 years before he actually made his International debut. Who am I to argue with that assessment from a cricketing genius?
@andrewwilkins65533 жыл бұрын
Should’ve played longer for England great personality and player 80s in general was a great time for cricket
@stevemartin7798 Жыл бұрын
those run outs what a fielder best ever,
@paulodare83093 жыл бұрын
Great tribute,great character.
@brianhaskard10428 ай бұрын
Lovely, ordinary bloke, met him a couple of times. Not a bad footballer either!
@StaffsTransport10 ай бұрын
Inspirational man
@davidcoombes943211 ай бұрын
Loved watching him play
@pinterbeckett Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite players
@andysutton1 Жыл бұрын
Derek randall brilliant fielder
@thylacine100411 ай бұрын
Made batting look easy,fluid batting action.....
@thylacine100411 ай бұрын
ie free flowing
@davifdavid4347 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Randall in the newspaper, coming through the airport, back in 1982,with his jaw wired together. He had returned home from the tour to Australia, having been struck in the face by Holding.
@hellobeautiful7712 Жыл бұрын
Best bowler he faced bishen bedi
@wobblertv80838 ай бұрын
Great fielder .
@kevinmassey76752 жыл бұрын
Top Man , Derek Randall
@robertbierton9034 Жыл бұрын
He didn't play for Middlesex not a school tie man
@brianhaskard104211 күн бұрын
I played football against Derek in Notttingham once, he was a better cricketer 😃
@RebelRebelious Жыл бұрын
I remember watching his 150 in the 4th test in Sydney 1979 where he batted in scorching temperatures. Derek came in at number 3 for Boycott who'd got a golden duck!
@hyena131 Жыл бұрын
0:46 - Marvellous athleticism of Michael Holding.
@ynotnilknarf392 жыл бұрын
legend is bandied around far too easily and often but Derek Randall was different gravy.
@batmandestroys1978 Жыл бұрын
Top bloke Dereck Randall
@teterouge1472 Жыл бұрын
In my town there is" Randall way".... Yes... Its his... When I was a lad he courted my mates sister.... Victoria I believe.... Took us to the "rec" and played cricket with us young un's to score brownie points..... Top Man
@teterouge1472 Жыл бұрын
North Nottinghamshire... 🙂
@teterouge1472 Жыл бұрын
Retford to be precise....
@dlamiss3 жыл бұрын
Was VERY harshly treated by the England selectors. Was always the one to make way. The likes of Allan Lamb who once went more than 20 successive innings for England without passing 50 but was still selected. With Randall one failure and he was out
@JP12348153 жыл бұрын
1978 was a good example. For some reason Mike Brearley preferred Graham Roope over Derek that season - even though Derek's record at International level was far better!!
@dlamiss3 жыл бұрын
@@JP1234815 yes very strange decision Re Roope and Roope didnt last the summer regards to Lamb he didnt score a 50 in test cricket between March 86 and June 88. And accepting Randalls test career was over by then it didnt alter the fact Lamb continued to be picked
@JP12348153 жыл бұрын
@@dlamiss Roope had 1 fifty in the 4 tests he played in 1978. From what I've seen of Roope he was very much a Dom Sibley of the 70's!! could go ages without scoring then have a flurry of scoring shots, then get out very tamely and disappointingly!!
@dmmordecai79843 жыл бұрын
To be fair, Lambie was dropped for three Tests in 1986 and for all 12 Tests before June 1988. Although the tour to Australia in 1986-87 was not particularly successful for him in the Tests, he was a pivotal member of the ODI side and a very popular member of an all conquering tour party at a time when only one squad of 16 players was picked for a FOUR month tour, encompassing 5 Tests and 14 ODIs.
@dlamiss3 жыл бұрын
@@dmmordecai7984 Believe Lamb himself said his dropping from the side coincided when Gatting was captain. For whatever reason the selectors continued to turn to him yet his overall record was patchy apart from of course the 84 summer when ironically he probably would have been dropped anyway had he not scored a century in the second test against The Windies. Some players had chance after chance to mixed results others were not so lucky. Alan Wells and before him Paul Parker of Sussex were desperately unlucky
@markarnold8160 Жыл бұрын
I think I heard the voice of Dame Peter West at one point 😂
@davifdavid4347 Жыл бұрын
The one lesson that can be learned about England's Test selectors is that they were utterly useless.Randall should have played ma y more times for England.
@senduran35 Жыл бұрын
@ 1:48 Earlier cricket visual meme 😂
@Unknown-bv7lv3 жыл бұрын
Saw him in sri Lanka. His fielding was more impressive than his batting