Former Derry City striker Mark Farren has suffered a setback in his recovery from a brain tumour.
Mark Farren.
The Candystripes’ record goalscorer underwent major surgery in a Liverpool hospital after being diagnosed with a benign grade 2 brain tumour on Christmas Eve, 2008.
However, following a routine six-monthly scan, the 31-year-old from Greencastle in Co. Donegal, has been advised he requires a six week course of preventative radiotherapy, which will commence later this month.
Farren, who now plays for Glenavon in the Danske Bank Premiership, has asked that his privacy and that of his family be respected.
Confirming the striker was to undergo further treatment, a Glenavon spokesperson said: “The wishes of Mark and his family are that their privacy is respected during this period and they request not to be disturbed by calls from journalists or other persons from the media.
“The directors, coaching staff, players and supporters of Glenavon FC extend their very best wishes to Mark and hope that the course of treatment goes well for him.”
Farren joined Derry City in 2003 and two years later was named PFAI Player of the Year after finishing second top scorer with 18 league goals in 31 appearances and 22 goals in all competitions.
He retired from football following the diagnosis of his brain tumour but returned to the game in May 2011 following an astonishing recovery.
Wearing a protective helmet on his head – similar to that worn by Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech – he made his comeback for Derry in a crucial away league clash with Sligo in September the same year before going on to replace Liam Coyle as City’s top scorer with 113 goals.
He joined Glenavon at the start of last year, making his debut for the club on 5 January and scoring his first goal at Dungannon Swifts.
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