Former Derry City striker Mark Farren has passed away following a long battle with illness.
The player was suffering from cancer.
Warm tributes are being paid to the 33 year old Donegal man from the football community.
In a stellar career Farren collected many accolades including the players player of the year award while on his way to becoming Derry City's record goal scorer.
[raw]
[/raw]It is with great sadness that we learn this morning of the passing of the clubs all-time top goal scorer Mark Farren https://t.co/BxBpsow9mY
— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) February 3, 2016
[raw]
[/raw]Gutted to hear news of the death of my former teammate mark farren, great player, even better man, prayers are with his family, RIP buddy
— James McClean (@JamesMcC14) February 3, 2016
[raw]
[/raw]No idea who made this video but here's Mark Farren doing what he did best. https://t.co/gHqGcUkCrl
— Daniel McDonnell (@McDonnellDan) February 3, 2016
[raw]
[/raw]RIP Mark and thanks for the memories FAI Cup Final - Derry City 4 - 3 St Pats https://t.co/p2lSBPNchp
— James O'Toole (@JamesOToole18) February 3, 2016
[raw]
[/raw]Desperately sad news. RIP Mark Farren, goalscorer and gentleman #18
— Paul Buttner (@pbuttner) February 3, 2016
