Randall, who has died at the age of 73, was assistant manager to John Duncan during Dyche’s time as a player at Chesterfield, which included their run to the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 1997.

That was a second spell as number-two at Chesterfield for club stalwart Randall, who also managed the Spireites for a short time in the 1980s and previously enjoyed a successful playing career at Saltergate, scoring 96 goals in 258 league appearances.

The Manchester-born striker also played for Bury, Notts County, Mansfield Town and York City before embarking on a lengthy coaching and scouting career, which included service for Leeds United, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and QPR prior to joining Burnley six years ago.

“It’s a great loss to us as a club,” said Dyche.

“With his vast experience of the game, he was a great help to us in the recruitment department and, professionally and on a personal level, someone I have known who was a great help to me over the years.

“I had stayed in touch down the years and, as well as a friend, he was someone who was a professional advisor who has been a mentor to me on many occasions.

“It’s a sad loss and unfortunately a further loss to the club. We wish his family well.”

Dick Bate, another friend and former colleague of Dyche who worked in a consultancy capacity within the Clarets’ Academy, passed away last April, while scout Martin Banks died in February.

The thoughts of everyone at Burnley FC are within Kevin’s family and friends.

POS	Team	PL	PTS
15	FOR	5	5
16	BUR	5	4
17	BRE	5	4

POS	Team	PL	PTS
15	FOR	5	5
16	BUR	5	4
17	BRE	5	4

Kevin Randall: 1945-2019

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