Darren Randolph

Who is Darren Randolph?

Darren Edward Randolph is an Irish footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Birmingham City as a goalkeeper. He is a Republic of Ireland international, having previously played for the Republic of Ireland U-21 team. Randolph has also represented Ireland at basketball.

Having progressed through the youth ranks at Ardmore Rovers and Premier League side Charlton Athletic, Randolph turned professional in 2004 with Charlton. He spent time on loan at Welling United, Accrington Stanley and Gillingham before making his Charlton debut in the last game of the 2006–07 season. Despite the club's relegation from the Premier League, he was unable to cement a regular starting position, and had two loan spells during 2008, at Bury and at Hereford United. Having made just fourteen appearances for Charlton in six years, he moved on to Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in July 2010. He played regularly for Motherwell over three years, then returned to England to join Birmingham City.

In 2006, Randolph made ten appearances for the Republic of Ireland under-21 side, and a single appearances for the Republic of Ireland B team.