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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
- ↑ "Randles takes European approach". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ↑ Tommy Randles at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)