| Darnell Furlong 21:01 - Sep 13 with 2635 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 2601 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 2534 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 2426 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 2404 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 2308 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 2154 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 2107 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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| Darnell Furlong on 06:19 - Sep 14 with 1429 views | RIPbobby |
Furlong is a good solid full back. He will be good for a yellow in the derby match against those pesky canaries. |  | | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 08:35 - Sep 14 with 1115 views | MVBlue |
| 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. |
And yet before the Premiership promotion transfer window he would be the second highest record signing for us at roughly £4m. Our financial world has been updated. Looks a good player. |  |
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| Darnell Furlong on 08:43 - Sep 14 with 1075 views | Blue_Heath |
Defensively superb a proper defender. Going forward not so good but if Leif can play like he did last game every week that's fine. |  | | |
| Darnell Furlong on 08:50 - Sep 14 with 1047 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 08:35 - Sep 14 by MVBlue |
And yet before the Premiership promotion transfer window he would be the second highest record signing for us at roughly £4m. Our financial world has been updated. Looks a good player. |
I think the whole world of football has been, but yes you’re right.
We could’ve got 4 Leif Davis for that money a few years ago, so he must be alright. | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 10:03 - Sep 14 with 814 views | DarkBrandon |
| Darnell Furlong on 08:43 - Sep 14 by Blue_Heath |
Defensively superb a proper defender. Going forward not so good but if Leif can play like he did last game every week that's fine. |
We are so fortunate that Davis when faced with the opportunity to go back to the PL decided that it didn’t go great for him last time, he wants to get his mojo back, and McKenna is the chap to help him, with that. Rather than pushing for a move that he’d have got. | | | |
| Darnell Furlong on 10:15 - Sep 14 with 764 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 10:03 - Sep 14 by DarkBrandon |
We are so fortunate that Davis when faced with the opportunity to go back to the PL decided that it didn’t go great for him last time, he wants to get his mojo back, and McKenna is the chap to help him, with that. Rather than pushing for a move that he’d have got. |
I think he’s improved significantly from what I’ve seen so far this season. For example, he was high up on this season’s aerial duels stats, and won some key headers on Friday night too.
Going forward, he was Leif at his best. Full of energy and enthusiasm, some wicked balls in, pace and stamina to burn. | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 11:58 - Sep 14 with 591 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Darnell Furlong on 08:43 - Sep 14 by Blue_Heath |
Defensively superb a proper defender. Going forward not so good but if Leif can play like he did last game every week that's fine. |
Think that's why leif was able to be more leif
Furlong understood the requirements with ease and tucked in when the ball was over the left side, couldn't see much obviously on the telebox. But at times when briefly utd broke you could see we were well tucked over |  |
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| Darnell Furlong on 12:22 - Sep 14 with 531 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 11:58 - Sep 14 by FrimleyBlue |
Think that's why leif was able to be more leif
Furlong understood the requirements with ease and tucked in when the ball was over the left side, couldn't see much obviously on the telebox. But at times when briefly utd broke you could see we were well tucked over |
I think it had more to do with how Philogene played (tactically, not the goals). Furlong didn’t really do anything tactically that Johnson hasn’t - he just did quite specific things better. | |
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| Darnell Furlong on 12:23 - Sep 14 with 525 views | Chris_ITFC |
| Darnell Furlong on 12:22 - Sep 14 by Chris_ITFC |
I think it had more to do with how Philogene played (tactically, not the goals). Furlong didn’t really do anything tactically that Johnson hasn’t - he just did quite specific things better. |
If anything, the right-back that influenced Leif’s game most on Friday wasn’t even Furlong. | |
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