Career
Furniss started his 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 during an air-raid. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 1946 once the football league was re-established after the war, and he established himself in the Blades defence, along with fellow full-back Eddie Shimwell. Furniss was the Blades recognised penalty taker in his time at the Lane and never missed a penalty for the Blades.
He made 433 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 18 goals.
He also total he played 279 league matches for Sheffield United between 1945-1954 scoring 14 goals. In 1955, he joined Chesterfield, but never played a match for that club
He is now a keen crown green bowler.