Career
Randles probably joined Burslem Portuguese Vale in the autumn of 1885. His first known game was at left-half in a 6–0 triumph over Cheshire side Crewe Alexandra in a friendly on 26 October 1885. He enjoyed regular football from September 1888 to February 1889, but played only occasional football thereafter.
He played two Second Division games in the 1892-1893 season, the club"s first season in the Football League.
He did not feature in the 1893-1894 campaign, and only played twice in the 1894-1895 season. He did though play seven games in the 1895-1896 season, claiming two goals against both Newton Heath and Newcastle United.
Over the course of his 14 years at the Athletic Ground he had played in nine different positions for the club in 75 games, scoring 14 goals. Upon retiring as a player Randles became Vale"s assistant trainer and later the reserve team trainer.
