Chelsea paid Watford �2.3m for Furlong back in 1994

Marcus Law's arrival as Kettering Town boss has helped kick-start the club's season says player-coach Paul Furlong.

Tuesday's 1-0 victory at York means Law has won both of his games in charge since taking over at Rockingham Road.

Furlong, 42, told BBC Radio Northampton: "The manager has spoken about [the win against York] as being the start of our season.

"We have good players in the team, and it was perhaps only a case of needing a bit of organisation."

He added: "I'd like to think we've turned the corner. It's a fresh slate."

The Poppies' revival has been spearheaded by wingers Serge Makofo and James Dance.

The pair scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over Hayes & Yeading, and made eye-catching performances in the midweek defeat of the Minstermen.

"James brings enthusiasm and he's special to us - a fantastic player," said Furlong.

"[Spurs midfielder] Gareth Bale is the same sort of player as Serge. He pushes the ball on and works the full-back.

"Serge has got a run in the team and that brings confidence."

Furlong found himself in the starting line-up against York, replacing the injured Iyseden Christie.

But the former Chelsea striker admits his role as a coach takes priority to playing.

"I've been concentrating more on coaching, so my fitness is diminishing, but if I had a run of games, I could play," he said.

"Ideally, I'd like to work more on the coaching side than playing, but I'm enjoying both and long may that continue."

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