Hereford United's 21-year-old keeper Darren Randolph made a big impression on Leeds United manager Gary McAllister with a virtuoso performance in front of 25,626 spectators at Elland Road yesterday afternoon. However, the young Irishman was powerless to stop Leeds charge towards the top of the table, as Andy Robinson (pictured) proved the match-winner for the second game running, stooping to clinch the points 18 minutes from time.
'I had a little feeling that the keeper might do well, and he proved me right,' said McAllister. 'Steve Staunton took him into the Under 21's and had him part of the B International for the Republic (of Ireland), and said just keep an eye on the keeper, he's one that he rates. And when that gets said, I don't know it's sods law isn't it...he didn't disappoint, he's one that really impressed me today.'
On the goal that clinched the points: 'My initial reaction was the same as Andy's, I thought the keeper caught it from behind the line, but its nice to see people following up. It was another wonder save but it was nice to see Robbo get it over the line.'
'The facts are we had over 60% of possession, we had 31 efforts at goal to Hereford's four, but we could have been punished at the end. But i think over the piece we deserved to win.' The victory has made it a perfect month for the club, with six win out of six in all competitions, leaving them just one point behind leaders Oldham Athletic.
