Paul Furlong Still Undecided

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FURLONG TRAINING AND CONTEMPLATING

Paul Furlong, the 40-year-old striker who scored nine goals in 21 games for Barnet while on loan from Southend United last season, was on parade when the squad reported for pre-season training today,

Fans favourite Paul said: "I really enjoyed my time at Underhill and will be doing a bit of training with the Bees in the pre-season period, but I am not sure what I want to do yet".

Leading the way among the players lapping the cricket club ground time and again with the sun beating down was former Republic of Ireland World Cup defender Gary Breen.

The 35-year-old Breen played 22 games for the Bees last season and was a key figure in leading the fight against relegation and inspiring co-defenders like Ismail Yakubu and Joe Devera.

Ian Hendon and new first team coach Lee Harrison conducted a vigorous two and a half hours first session.

Dennis Signy

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Hendon hopes Furlong will stay on

Furlong enjoyed his best days at Birmingham City and QPR
Barnet manager Ian Hendon is still hopeful of persuading veteran striker Paul Furlong to stay at the club.

The much-travelled 40-year-old forward, who is a free agent, has hinted at calling time on a career that has brought him 200 goals in 625 games.

Hendon told BBC Radio London 94.9: "I honestly think he's got a minimum of a year left in him.

"But I'm not going to force him. I'm just happy to have him with us at the training ground."

The last nine of Furlong's goals came in only 21 games after signing for Barnet on loan from Southend in January.

But his contract has expired at Roots Hall. And Hendon wants the former Enfield, Coventry City, Watford, Chelsea, Birmingham City, QPR, Sheffield United and Luton Town man to re-sign.

"I'm not sure if it's Furs who wants to pack up or if it's his wife who wants him to pack up," added Hendon.

"He's a great lad and I've said to him if you want to come and train you're more than welcome to."

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