Jesse Randall (Dundee United | Scotland)

That’s a good move. Very strong on the ball, dribbling from the right into a dangerous central position and a very nice disguised pass. 
It’s a goal that he’s had a large part of creating there. Not always the case with assists! 

Much tougher games ahead for sure, but Dundee U might get some joy from their attacking ANZAC trio this season.

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2079768003345051889

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2079768003345051889

United have picked up Aussie Daniel Bennie on loan from QPR, so more competition for places for Randall.

Buggar, Bennie was looking quite promising in the hoops too.

SPL kicks off
Dundee Utd host Rangers.

https://us.soccerway.com/game/dundee-utd-8QEB2FFp/rangers-8vAWQXNS/?mid=z5hO3DK0

Randall full game in a 1-1 draw.

Very shaky first league outing. Put himself in good positions, just not being physical enough in a few cases to win the ball. Missed a chance in the 84th minute where he was 1 on 1 with the keeper with a pathetic attempt straight into the keepers hand - United fans not exactly happy with that (nor are the multitude of Celtic fans who are watching hoping for a Rangers loss).

Hoping this hasn't rattled his confidence because the areas he was weak were definitely caused by nerves and he was very quick in counter attacking situations so can definitely see him adjusting to the Scottish game, just don't need his confidence zapped in game 1

Edit: I'm moving to Scotland in November so will be able to watch many of these matches involving Kiwis and provide some deeper analysis (hopefully make life a little easier for coochiee). Should be able to get to some Motherwell and maybe Killie matches as well I hope.

Randall did have the assist for Lachie Rose's early goal. If you can set your VPN to the UK you can watch it below.

Early cross whipped in, and Rose awkwardly steers it goalward

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13568883/scottish-premiership-dundee-utds-new-boy-lachlan-rose-lights-up-tannadice-with-season-opening-goal

An ex ALM starting quartet. Rawlins & Randall full games. Sapsford & Rose off in the 2nd half. Then another Aussie Bennie on for Rose.

Cam Devlin 82 mins for Rangers

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2083310936191098939

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2083310936191098939

From the coach
“But I can't get away from the fact that we miss that glorious chance at the end where Jesse Randall is through one-on-one and you're thinking that's the moment.

"He's apologised to the group, but I can't be over critical of the player; I think he's had a terrific game. He's a really, really talented young prospect. His overall performance was excellent, and I'm sure he'll be thinking about it into the small hours.”

Well he won't make the same mistake twice. Looked a jaded brain decsion to try the dink, late on.

Next time he'll put his laces through it. He must have been playing okay up to then to stay on ahead of Sapsford & Rose (who had both been subbed).

Go to 5 mins in the highlights, to see Randall's bad moment when through on the keeper.

He panicked and just wanted to get the ball away from him. It's the stress that got him because his playing against "Rangers". His looking down instead of looking at the goalkeeper. 

He will be fine. Totally understandable.

I always wondered how he would have been remembered by AFC fans if Sydney had equalised and eventually gone onto win that grand final in extra time.

That blaze over the bar of his in the later part of the game to potentially make it two zip was also something.

It’s just as well they won.

He had a good game, learn from this and I think he’ll be fine. Was sad for him that he missed that chance but that’s what happens so often in football. Always fun seeing both of them stutter though, should be a good season.

Dundee Utd travel to Hearts
https://us.soccerway.com/game/dundee-utd-8QEB2FFp/hearts-0rGrwwNc/?mid=dEkNLotn

Randall starting along with Aussies Bennie and Rose up front, Rawlins also starting and Sapsford on the bench.

4-0 loss, ouch. Played 73 minutes & was one of the last subbed, so must have still provided something?

Listened to podcast about this match.

Not much to be said about Randall.

At the end of the day, it's the second best team in Scotland's third biggest city so a few pumpings are to be expected 
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League Cup R16. Dundee Utd host Celtic

Played 71 minutes in an 0-4 loss to Celtic.

Dundee derby, and Randall's United lose 0-2.
Randall off at HT (0-1) replaced by Daniel Bennie.

At least Jesse started this game. His fellow ANZAC attackers Bennie, Sapsford & Rose all 2nd half subs.

Dundee United only 1 pt from 3 SPL games.

From a BBC analyst during the match:

Drey Wright has absolutely dominated Jesse Randall on the right side.

Dundee U away at Kilmarnock
Both Randall and Stanger are bench warmers. As is Lachie Rose

DU 3-0 up at HT!
Killies missing Stanger
Sapsford a goal

Edit - Randall on at 63 mins and the 4th goal in a 4-0 win 

Grim result for Killies. They will need a good offer to release Stanger early, if they are that poor without him playing

Not surprised to see Randall benched after his start to the season. The general view is that he has potential but might need time to get used to the pace and physicality of the league. I've seen a bit of criticism of the Dundee United 'A-League recruits' not being up to standard, including that Rose wouldn't score more than 10 goals a season in the Scottish Championship, but everyone has been more positive about Randall than the others.

For Kilmarnock, they've conceded at least 4 goals in every match so far this season, so not sure how much difference Stanger not being in the team made to them.

Actually had it wrong. Stanger came off the pine early at only 19 mins in (0-1), after an injury to a team mate.

Hopefully scoring gives Randall some confidence. Dundee Utd had a tough start to the season (Old Firm clubs plus Hearts).
Jesse R might do better against some of the lesser teams as he gets familiar with the SPL.

 Will Ferry does amazing down the left flank going past his man and his cross meets Jesse Randall at the back stick who tucks home our fourth

https://twitter.com/dufcway/status/2093748365204869446

https://twitter.com/dufcway/status/2093748365204869446

Stanger no 14 for Killies

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2093881626359205907

https://twitter.com/thenichecache/status/2093881626359205907

AWs SPL derby.
Motherwell host Dundee Utd

Paulsen in goal for the hosts. Girdwood-Reich on the bench.

Randall on the pine for Dundee Utd, alongside Lachie Rose. Rawlins, Sapsford & Bennie all start for DU.

All up 7 ex ALM players involved. If Motherwell's Koutroumbis was fit, it would be an even 8.
https://us.soccerway.com/game/dundee-utd-8QEB2FFp/motherwell-YuW7ZfMM/summary/lineups/?mid=dWWsjlif

Motherwell win 3-0.
Game changer with DU having a player sent off early in 14th min (0-0).

Randall on at HT (1-0). JG-R also on after the break for the winners.

DU host Falkirk for a 1-1 draw.
Randall off the pine early in the 19th min, after a team mate picks up an injury. DU already down a goal at that point.