| Darnell Furlong 21:01 - Sep 13 with 805 views | Chris_ITFC |
Brilliant in the air, a noticeable upgrade. We don't have to watch long switches of play landing at the left wingers feet anymore, as our right back loses the flight in the air.
2024/25:
Furlong - 68.2% of aerial duels won (Championship rank: 27th*)
Johnson - 51.4% of aerial duels won (Premier League rank: 100th)
*that's up against 50+ rugged Championship centre backs, too. |  |
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| Darnell Furlong on 21:04 - Sep 13 with 771 views | Chris_ITFC |
For context, the likes of Tarkowski, van Dijk, Harry Maguire max out at 72-75%.
68% is SUPERB for anyone, let alone a fullback. | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 21:08 - Sep 13 with 705 views | J2BLUE |
Some very well timed tackles as well. Never felt he was going to panic. |  |
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| Darnell Furlong on 21:17 - Sep 13 with 592 views | DarkBrandon |
His signing seemed to underwhelm the fan base at the time … especially as we were all fearing we might not sign a striker. But he’s started very well, and fits the way McKenna likes to play.
It was noticeable how asymmetric our side was yesterday.
Davis and Furling have very different profiles.
As do Philogene and McAteer.
I assume McKenna will keep with the same back four for a while now. It will be fascinating to see if he wants a more balanced attacking unit in the medium term. |  | | |
| Darnell Furlong on 21:19 - Sep 13 with 574 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Darnell Furlong on 21:04 - Sep 13 by Chris_ITFC |
For context, the likes of Tarkowski, van Dijk, Harry Maguire max out at 72-75%.
68% is SUPERB for anyone, let alone a fullback. |
Burgess is on 80.8% this season so far, just for reference. I’ve moved on lol, but Swansea got an excellent player for a steal (even tho I’m assuming there was a chunky signing on fee). |  |
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| Darnell Furlong on 21:28 - Sep 13 with 479 views | Dennyx4 |
| Darnell Furlong on 21:19 - Sep 13 by Swansea_Blue |
Burgess is on 80.8% this season so far, just for reference. I’ve moved on lol, but Swansea got an excellent player for a steal (even tho I’m assuming there was a chunky signing on fee). |
He had the best aerial duals won in League one when we signed him. I think he was one of the first data driven purchases. Believe Scott Fraser was also high on the data of creating chances, hence he arrived too. |  | | |
| Darnell Furlong on 22:01 - Sep 13 with 324 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 21:17 - Sep 13 by DarkBrandon |
His signing seemed to underwhelm the fan base at the time … especially as we were all fearing we might not sign a striker. But he’s started very well, and fits the way McKenna likes to play.
It was noticeable how asymmetric our side was yesterday.
Davis and Furling have very different profiles.
As do Philogene and McAteer.
I assume McKenna will keep with the same back four for a while now. It will be fascinating to see if he wants a more balanced attacking unit in the medium term. |
There was a moment first half where Furlong came forward with the ball, had no passing options, and decided to just keep going as a last resort.
It was quite funny to watch his thought process, versus a Davis who just bombs forward at every opportunity.  | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 22:05 - Sep 13 with 278 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 21:19 - Sep 13 by Swansea_Blue |
Burgess is on 80.8% this season so far, just for reference. I’ve moved on lol, but Swansea got an excellent player for a steal (even tho I’m assuming there was a chunky signing on fee). |
Sample size.  | |
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