10 Facts About Mark Farren

Mark Farren was an Irish footballer who played as a forward for Derry City in his prime.

Mark Farren became a regular in the Monaghan team and quickly gained a reputation as a promising, pacy striker with much potential.

Mark Farren earned a move to Derry City in 2003 with a free transfer.

Mark Farren stayed clear of injury in the 2005 season to produce some magnificent displays.

Mark Farren finished the season as second top scorer with 18 league goals in 31 appearances and 22 goals in all competitions.

Mark Farren's efforts helped keep Derry in the league title race up until the very last day of the season, only to see his club lose the title to Dublin rivals, Shelbourne, on goal difference.

In 2010 Mark Farren was instrumental in Derry gaining promotion from the First Division scoring 20 goals in the season.

Mark Farren was named in the squad travelling to Sligo to play in a crucial league match at the start of September 2011.

Liam is recognised as one of the all-time greats at Derry City and while Mark Farren played with him for a short spell, I think they have great respect for each other and I've no doubt that Liam will be willing Mark Farren to score the six goals he needs to beat the record of 112.

Mark Farren made his IFA Premiership debut for Glenavon on 5 January 2013 and scored his first goal at Dungannon Swifts.