Farrell scored 71 league goals during his career, and played in non-league for Rushden and Diamonds, Telford, Hinckley, Blyth Spartans and Whitby.
An England Under-16 international, Farrell won three caps and scored once against Slovakia at the 1999 European Under-16 Championship. Former Carlisle United, Exeter City and York City striker Craig Farrell has died at the age of 39. Farrell scored 71 league goals during his career, and played in non-league for Rushden and Diamonds, Telford, Hinckley, Blyth Spartans and Whitby.
Craig Farrell, from Middlesbrough, was a youth player at Boro before going on to join clubs including Leeds, Carlisle, Exeter, York City and Rushden and ...
So sad and gone to way to early, my thoughts are with your family, guttered gone far to soon RIP , the world is a cruel place absolutely devastated." Teesside's footballing community was left in a state of shock recently after the death of Neil Campbell at the age of 45. Another of Farrell's former clubs Oxford United tweeted: “We are saddened to learn of the death of our former striker Craig Farrell, aged 39. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time." Farrell's goals helped fire York to the semi-finals of the Conference play-offs in 2007. Craig was born in Middlesbrough and played for Cleveland Juniors and Marton as a child before joining his hometown club Boro. He then moved to Leeds after impressing on trial.
Former Carlisle and York striker Craig Farrell has died aged 39, the clubs have announced.
Our thoughts are with Craig’s family and friends.” Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very sad time.” Manager Paul Simpson added: “I speak on behalf of everybody at the club when I say that our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Middlesbrough born Craig made 17 appearances for the Spartans in 2012, scoring seven goals in his time with the Northumberland based side.
Rest in Peace, Faz." Middlesbrough FC, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of our former youth player Craig Farrell following his sad passing," with Carlisle United, adding: "Devastating news as we say farewell to Craig Farrell - our thoughts are very much with his loved ones." On Twitter, Blyth Spartans wrote: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Blyth Player Craig Farrell.
He made 45 appearances for Exeter, scoring eight goals, before moving on to join York City.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time." We extend our deepest sympathies to Craig's friends and family at this difficult time." Our thoughts are with Craig’s family and friends at this sad time." Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very sad time.” “He impressed everybody with his attitude and he settled quickly, scoring some good goals through his first season with us. Tributes have poured in after former Exeter City striker Craig Farrell has died at the age of 39.
"Craig was signed for the Bucks by Andy Sinton in summer 2011 and entered club folklore by scoring our first goal back in the Conference Premier, securing a 1-0 ...
The former Middlesbrough and Leeds United youth player enjoyed a long career, playing for the likes of Carlisle United, Exeter City and York City before retiring in 2015. In a tribute, AFC Telford United said: "Sad news reaches us of the untimely passing of former Bucks striker Craig Farrell, who played for the club in the 2011/12 season. "Craig was signed for the Bucks by Andy Sinton in summer 2011 and entered club folklore by scoring our first goal back in the Conference Premier, securing a 1-0 away win against his former team York City."
He also spent three years with York City where he made 101 appearanes and scored 21 goals. Farrell scored 71 league goals across a career also taking in Rushden ...
Our thoughts are with Craig’s family and friends.” He ended his playing career with Whitby Town in 2015 where he played for three years. Manager Paul Simpson added: “I speak on behalf of everybody at the club when I say that our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
A popular player, who had spells with clubs including Carlisle United, has died at the age of 39.
“Our thoughts are with Craig’s family and friends at this sad time.” “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.” “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very sad time.”
The striker played for many teams in the north, with a spell at Leeds United.
Rest in Peace, Faz." Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time." Craig made 111 appearances and scored 27 goals for City between 2006 and 2009.
The striker, who scored 71 league goals across his career, has been described as "such a likeable young man". | ITV News Tyne Tees.
Former Carlisle and York striker Craig Farrell has died aged 39, the clubs have announced. Former Carlisle and York striker Craig Farrell from Middlesbrough dies aged 39