With Peterborough second bottom of League One, and still the best part of three months away from the January transfer window, a similar approach may require patience from chairman MacAnthony and Peterborough fans alike.
“Lots was made of Robbie Savage signing a new player every time Forest Green lost a game,” Furley added.
“But plenty of those were either loan signings, or players from a lower level, given opportunities to become full-time professionals.
“That inevitably has a lower immediate strike-rate of success, but is good for the health of the game.
“It also show his love of football at all levels – from Macclesfield to Forest Green, to League One where his son Charlie plays and he now manages, to the Premier League where he played and watches as a pundit.”
Savage will continue his punditry work alongside the managerial role at Posh. He will carry on co-hosting BBC Radio 5 Live’s football phone-in 606, and will be on-air for Sunday’s edition from 18:30 BST.