Luton Town have said 'No' to 39-year-old striker Paul Furlong joining Barnet ... and the search goes on for a newcomer to boost the Bees' goals - for tally.
The Division 1 club turned down the approach from Barnet FC for man-of-many clubs Furlong, who started his career at Enfield and has played at the top level and been a consistent scorer with Coventry City, Watford, Chelsea, Birmingham City, QPR, Sheffield United and current club Luton.
Chairman Tony Kleanthous contacted the Hatters last week as Barnet upped their search for a 20-goal a season type player. He was told that Town would give their answer this week about the former Premiership striker, who was in their first team at the weekend.
When he phoned back yesterday, he was told that Luton, who are in administration pending a consortium takeover, won't let the player go.
It was felt that Furlong, 171 goals in 418 games, would have been an ideal candidate to join and improve Barnet's young squad.
Tuesday night's Signy Says programme column ended speculation about another golden oldie - "It's not Teddy Sheringham", I reported.
The search continues in other directions. In the Football League, loan deals are permitted from Friday, 8 February until Thursday, 27 March.
Dennis Signy
