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'''Frederick Furniss''' (born |
'''Frederick Furniss''' (born 10 July 1922 in [[Sheffield]], [[England]]) was a [[Football (soccer)|footballer]] who played in the position of [[Defender (football)|full-back]] for [[Sheffield United]]. |
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==Playing career== |
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In total he played 279 matches for Sheffield United between 1945-1954 scoring 14 goals. In 1955, he joined [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]], but never played a match for [[Chesterfield F.C.|the Spireites]]. |
In total he played 279 matches for Sheffield United between 1945-1954 scoring 14 goals. In 1955, he joined [[Chesterfield F.C.|Chesterfield]], but never played a match for [[Chesterfield F.C.|the Spireites]]. |
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Furniss, who is a member of the Senior Blades and is also a season-ticket holder is featured |
Furniss, who is a member of the Senior Blades and is also a season-ticket holder is featured on the Wall of Fame in at the Legends of the Lane facility at Bramall Lane. He is now a keen crown green bowler. |
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Frederick Furniss (born 10 July 1922 in Sheffield, England) was a footballer who played in the position of full-back for Sheffield United.
Playing career
Furniss started his footballing career with Hallam, and was given his chance to play for United in Wartime (1941), along with Albert Nightingale, in a 3-3 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.
At the end of the war signed his first professional contract with the club and he established himself in the Blades defence, along with fellow full-back Eddie Shimwell.
He was very fast and difficult to outwit, and played in every match in the United team that won the Second Division in 1952-53. Furniss was the Blades recognised penalty taker in his time at the Lane and is said to have never missed a single spot-kick.
In total he played 279 matches for Sheffield United between 1945-1954 scoring 14 goals. In 1955, he joined Chesterfield, but never played a match for the Spireites.
Furniss, who is a member of the Senior Blades and is also a season-ticket holder is featured on the Wall of Fame in at the Legends of the Lane facility at Bramall Lane. He is now a keen crown green bowler.
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