Boss Kevin Blackwell has today completed the signing of former QPR and Chelsea striker Paul Furlong. The 38-year old has signed a one-year deal with Luton as Blackwell looks to get us back into the Championship. Luton are also expected to confirm the signing of Paul Peschisolido tomorrow.
This move, and the possible move of Peschisolido could see the departure of Adam Boyd. A possible move to Darlington has already fell through for the former Hartlepool striker, and Blackwell is believed to have placed Boyd on the transfer list. Yesterday, Blackwell released our longest serving player (excepting Spring), Russell Perrett. Perrett, who recently turned 34, has signed for League One rivals Bournemouth today. Despite being at the club since 2001, Perrett hasn't made that many appearances, with just under 100. Nevertheless, when he was fit enough to play he was always a solid defender for us, and he played a key role in the two promotion seasons. In the 2003-04 season, he stood in for Coyne and Curtis Davies when needed and was a good backup player. Good luck to Russell in the coming season. As for Luton, his departure may mean that we need to sign another centre-back. With Coyne and Barnett as first choice, there are very few obvious choices as a back-up centre-back, with only Keith Keane an option, unless Goodall can play there. Released midfielder Michael Leary has also found a new club, joining Barnet on a free transfer.