Connor Furlong
Connor Jason Furlong is a Scottish footballer who plays for Southern League Premier Division Central side Biggleswade Town, where he plays as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Connor Jason Furlong[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 February 1998[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Biggleswade Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2016 | Milton Keynes Dons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Milton Keynes Dons | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Oxford City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Aylesbury United (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Bedford Town | 26 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Barton Rovers | 17 | (3) |
| 2020 | Einherji | 7 | (0) |
| 2020– | Biggleswade Town | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014 | Scotland U16 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:00, 13 November 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12:00, 13 November 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Milton Keynes Dons
Furlong joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at the age of 10. On 27 April 2016, Furlong signed professional terms with the club,[3] and made his first-team debut three days later on 30 April 2016, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute in a 3–2 away defeat to Ipswich Town.[4] On 27 March 2017, Furlong joined National League South side Oxford City on loan until the end of the season.[5]
On 14 June 2017, Furlong's contract was extended until summer 2018.[6] On 18 November 2017, Furlong joined Southern League Division One East club Aylesbury United until 29 January 2018.[7] Following the conclusion of the season, Furlong was one of several players released by Milton Keynes Dons, ending a ten-year association with the club.[8]
Bedford Town
On 10 August 2018, Furlong joined Southern League Division One Central club Bedford Town.
Barton Rovers
On 7 November 2019, Furlong joined Southern League Division One Central club Barton Rovers.
Einherji
Connor started the 2020–21 season playing for Icelandic club Einherji in the 3. deild karla, making 7 appearances.[9]
Biggleswade Town
Furlong signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Biggleswade Town on 18 October 2020.[10]
International career
On 22 January 2013, he was called up to a Scotland U15 training camp.[11] Furlong went on to represent the Scotland U16 national side, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Mexico U16 on 4 August 2014.[12]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2015–16 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Oxford City (loan) | 2016–17 | National League South | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Aylesbury United (loan) | 2017–18 | Southern Division One East | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | |
| Bedford Town | 2018–19 | Southern Division One Central | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 9[lower-alpha 1] | 3 | 38 | 4 | |
| Barton Rovers | 2019–20 | Southern Division One Central | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 20 | 3 | |
| Einherji | 2020–21 | 3. deild karla | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Biggleswade Town | 2020–21 | Southern Premier Central | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 71 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 87 | 9 | ||
- Six appearances two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and goal in Southern Football League Cup, two appearances Bedfordshire Senior Cup.
- One appearance Bedfordshire Senior Cup, two appearances North Bedfordshire Charity Cup.
References
- "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- "Connor Furlong". 11v11. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- mkdons.com. "Pair excited to start pro careers, MK Dons, Callum Brittain, Connor Furlong, Dele Alli, MK Dons Academy".
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118081
- "Connor set for City loan spell". Milton Keynes Dons Official Site. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- "Five young pros to remain at Stadium MK". Milton Keynes Dons. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- "Two New Signings". Aylesbury United. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- "EFL: Club retained and released lists". EFL. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- "Connor Jason Furlong". KSI.is. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- "Biggleswade Sign New Midfielder". Southern-Football-League.co.uk. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
- http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/furlong-to-attend-scotland-camp-612621.aspx
- http://www.mkdons.com/news/article/connor-starts-for-scotland-1806412.aspx
- "Games played by Connor Furlong". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "C. Furlong". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Connor Furlong - Bedford Town". Bedford Town FC. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
External links
- Connor Furlong at Soccerbase
- Connor Furlong at Soccerway