Monagahan United
Mark Farren played for which team from 2001 to 2003?
Mark Farren Mark Farren ( 1 May 1982 – 3 February 2016 ) was an Irish footballer who played as a forward for Derry City in his prime . Career . Farren began his football career with a largely unsuccessful period , throughout which he was dogged by injury , in the youth setup at Tranmere Rovers . Following this and a spell at Huddersfield Town , he returned to his home county to play for Finn Harps . After only one substitute League appearance in the 2000–01 League of Ireland season and a lack of first-team opportunities Farren moved south to fellow League of Ireland First Division side Monaghan United . He became a regular in the Monaghan team and quickly gained a reputation as a promising , pacy striker with much potential . He earned a move to Derry City in 2003 with a free transfer . Farren stayed clear of injury in the 2005 season to produce some magnificent displays . He finished the season as second top scorer with 18 league goals in 31 appearances and 22 goals in all competitions . It was this excellent form that saw him named PFAI Player of the Year . With the signing of Kevin McHugh and the establishment of Gary Beckett as a top forward in League of Ireland football , Farrens starting place was placed under threat for the 2006 season . However , he returned to the form he showed in 2005 and did manage to hold down a regular spot in the team , with an especially strong finish to the season , which helped Derry win the FAI Cup . His efforts also 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 all , Farren finished the 2006 season with 18 goals to his name . In 2010 Farren was instrumental in Derry gaining promotion from the First Division scoring 20 goals in the season . Farren , who scored in the 1–0 victory in the last game over Monagahan United to give Derry the championship , may however be forced to put his playing career on hold due to a brain tumour . He was named in the squad travelling to Sligo to play in a crucial league match at the start of September 2011 . Commenting on Farren attempting to surpass Liam Coyles goal tally , Kenny stated : In August 2012 it was announced that he would be moving to Glenavon in January 2013 after signing a pre-contract agreement . In September 2012 he overtook Liam Coyle as Derrys top scorer with 113 goals . He made his IFA Premiership debut for Glenavon on 5 January 2013 and scored his first goal at Dungannon Swifts . Farren died of cancer on 3 February 2016 . In his honour , Derry City retired the number 18 jersey , which he wore during his time at the club . Honours . Club . - FAI Cup ( 2 ) : 2006 and 2012 . - League of Ireland Cup ( 5 ) : 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2008 and 2011 . - League of Ireland First Division ( 1 ) : 2010 . Individual . - League of Ireland Premier Division Top Scorer ( 1 ) : 2008 ( 16 goals ) . - League of Ireland First Division Top Scorer ( 1 ) : 2010 ( 18 goals ) .