"It happened gradually," he says. "I had a passion for it from a very young age, but I grew up knowing that it was entirely up to me what I wanted to do," he says. "But it's never a case of putting me under too much scrutiny or doing analysis. [17] Under new boss Ian Holloway, Furlong saw a prolonged duration in the side in the form of a right back/right wing back. [10] On 12 March 2016, Furlong started for Cambridge against Northampton, the team he had been on loan to at the start of the season. Northampton later went on to win the League Two title without Furlong. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. "We knew that the standard of the players and the quality of the games was going to be higher, so that hasn't shocked us. [3] Furlong's Premier League and senior debut for Queens Park Rangers came on 21 February 2015 at the age of 19 in the 2–1 defeat against Hull City at The KC Stadium. Team Date OPP Comp Result APP G A SH ST FC FA OF YC RC; WBA. Skip to main navigation Skip to main content. [11] On 19 April 2016, Cambridge defeated Morecambe 7–0, with Furlong contributing with an assist. "These are expensive players who have been bought for big transfer fees and light up the world stage. His father, now an academy coach at QPR, maintains the same approach today. Albion full-back Darnell Furlong believes it's time the Baggies to get 'back to business' as Slaven Bilic's side prepare for their Premier League return. The West Brom right-back, son of former Chelsea and QPR striker Paul Furlong, is reflecting on his footballing upbringing as he prepares to follow his father's footsteps when he walks out against the Blues in the Premier League on Saturday. I've signed this new deal and I can really focus on kicking on. [9] On 8 February 2016, after impressing within the first month of his loan spell with Cambridge United, Furlong's loan spell at the Abbey Stadium was extended for a further month. Darnell memulai karier juniornya di Queens Park Rangers kemudian memulai karier seniornya di klub tersebut sejak tahun 2014. Darnell Furlong, 24, from England West Bromwich Albion, since 2019 Right-Back Market value: £2.88m * Oct 31, 1995 in Luton, England Darnell Furlong - Player profile 20/21 | Transfermarkt Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the identity of his father, Furlong started out as a striker before moving to full-back. [14] On 18 October 2016, Furlong opened the scoring for the Robins in the 24th minute, as Swindon went on to defeat Rochdale 3–0. View Darnell Furlong profile on Yahoo7 Sports. Furlong will certainly need to be switched on defensively when West Brom face his father's old side on Saturday. Frank Lampard's Chelsea have been reinforced with a string of high-profile signings over the summer. "But it's just another game. Aston Villa; Brighton & Hove Albion. That was how things fell into place.". It was definitely a massive privilege - I don't take it for granted - but it was something that was normal to me.". If it felt normal, it is because that is how his father wanted it. "He helps me out with little things and talks to me about my games when he manages to watch them," says Furlong. "That's what a right-back is, but of course the modern-day right-back has to get forward, try to create opportunities up the pitch and support the attacking players, which is a fun part of the game. Watch West Brom vs Chelsea live on Sky Sports Premier League HD from 5pm on Saturday; Kick-off 5.30pm, Comment and Analysis Furlong, who came through the youth ranks at QPR before joining West Brom at the start of their promotion-winning Championship campaign last year, has been surrounded by football all his life but he was not pushed into it. "My dad used to say to me that if I didn't want to play football, it wasn't for everyone. But Bilic's side are likely to spend far more time defending in the Premier League than they did in the Championship - they have averaged just 37 per cent possession in their opening two games compared to 54 per cent last year - so it's a good thing Furlong takes his defensive responsibilities seriously too. [1] [2] Referensi [ sunting | sunting sumber ] "That can be difficult because the individual then ends up playing for their parents instead of themselves. Watch West Brom vs … "Whether people were saying it at the start of the season or whether they are saying it now, we're not too bothered. Slaven Bilic's side are rated as one of the favourites for relegation following a modest summer in the transfer market. "It's a bit disheartening not to come away from them with anything because, although we weren't good enough at certain points, we have been for most of the Premier League football we have played so far.". View stats of West Bromwich Albion Defender Darnell Furlong, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. "I suppose that could act as a motivation, but in all honesty, we don't really care if people are saying we are going to get relegated," he says. You have to love it yourself. [20] He scored his first goal for West Brom against Huddersfield Town on 22 September 2019. Whether people were saying it at the start of the season or whether they are saying it now, we're not too bothered, Furlong celebrates scoring for West Brom last season, Furlong came through the youth ranks at QPR before joining West Brom last year, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Having impressed at junior level, Darnell signed his first professional contract with the club in March 2014. Play for free, entries by 3pm Saturday. On 12 August 2016, Furlong joined League One side Swindon Town on a season-long loan. It's just about staying in the league. "It's going to be a great challenge," he says. Sometimes, if there is too much pressure, a young player can lose that love.". But Furlong insists he and his team-mates pay little attention to their doubters. Arsenal. Will Van Dijk injury end title race like Laporte's did? A 3-0 loss to Leicester was followed by a 5-2 defeat by Everton in which they played an entire half with 10 men. "If we can do that, we will prove a lot of people wrong.". Club Sites. The match finished 1–1 with a dramatic late equaliser by Cambridge. "We knew the level was going to go up," says Furlong. "I can still get forward in the Premier League, but I have to pick my moments a little bit more carefully. [19], On 23 July 2019, Furlong signed for West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year deal with the club. "[18] He scored his first goal for QPR in an EFL Cup tie against Brentford on 22 August 2017. [21], Furlong is the son of former Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City striker Paul Furlong, who is currently an academy coach at QPR. On the contract extension, Furlong said "it's a massive boost for me personally and a fresh chance. But I didn't know any different. It was all about myself and what I wanted to do. It was just a case of Dad going to work, me going to school, and then coming home. Arsenal; Aston Villa. [7] Furlong went on to make nine more league appearances for Northampton Town before returning to Queens Park Rangers in November 2015. Any team that gets up to the Premier League is looking to establish themselves, obviously, but I already see West Brom as a Premier League club.

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