Connor Furlong
Connor Jason Furlong is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southern League Division One Central club Barton Rovers.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Connor Jason Furlong[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 7 February 1998||
Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Sherington Athletic FC | ||
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– | Barton Rovers | 5 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2014 | Scotland U16 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:52, 2 April 2019 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:21, 4 August 2016 (UTC) |
Furlong is a graduate of the Milton Keynes Dons academy, and has represented Scotland at U16 level.
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.
International career
On 22 January 2013, he was called up to a Scotland U15 training camp.[9] 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.[10]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Milton Keynes Dons | 2015–16 | Championship | 1 | 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 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
Aylesbury United (loan) | 2017–18 | Southern League Div 1 East | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | |||
Bedford Town | 2018–19 | Southern League Div 1 Central | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 9[lower-alpha 1] | 3 | 23 | 4 | |
Career total | 31 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 6 |
- Six appearances two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and goal in Southern Football League Cup, two appearances Bedfordshire Senior 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.
- 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.