Walsall signs defender James Furlong on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walsall Football Club has signed full-back James Furlong to a one-year contract. Furlong, 24, most recently played for NK Maribor after leaving Hull City, where he had a brief stint. He became Walsall’s 14th signing this summer. Previously, he started his career in Ireland, joined Brighton & Hove Albion’s academy in 2019, and has had loan experiences, including a successful spell at AFC Wimbledon, where he helped secure promotion via the League Two play-offs.
- •Furlong previously played for NK Maribor and Hull City.
- •He is Walsall's 14th signing during the summer transfer window.
- •Furlong helped AFC Wimbledon gain promotion in the 2024-25 season.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Walsall bring in defender Furlong on one-year deal
"Walsall sign full-back James Furlong on a one-year contract.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Horse Racing•Aug 24, 2026, 1:01 PMGenerational showdown looms in Breeders' Cup Classic
Horse Racing•Aug 24, 2026, 4:26 AMFormer horse trainer honored at Ellis Park
Horse Racing•Aug 24, 2026, 12:16 AMPacific Classic Win By Knightsbridge Adds Intrigue To Breeders’ Cup
Horse Racing•Aug 23, 2026, 3:28 PMAventure ends Diamond Necklace's unbeaten record
Horse Racing•Aug 23, 2026, 8:04 AMWhy a new stand has become symbolic for Wrexham
Horse Racing•Aug 23, 2026, 2:02 AMKnightsbridge Romps in Pacific Classic - Thoroughbred Daily News