- Forward’s former clubs confirm death of ‘likable young man’
- Farrell scored 71 league goals and capped by England under-16s
The former Carlisle and York striker Craig Farrell has died aged 39, the clubs have announced. Farrell scored 71 league goals across a career also taking in Rushden and Diamonds, Exeter after coming through Leeds’ youth system.
Carlisle chairman Andrew Jenkins told the club’s website: “I am so sorry to hear this news, Craig was such a likable young man. He impressed everybody with his attitude and he settled quickly, scoring some good goals through his first season with us.
